As the weather turns cool and the sun's rays begin to slant toward the earth making deep shadows, I think of pumpkins, Pilgrims, and Thanksgiving. We sometimes give only a cursory acknowledgement to those brave souls who came from Europe to found what is now...
In an effort to stay physically fit and be the best firefighters they can be for the city, the Forney Firefighter Combat Challenge Team recently earned a coveted spot in the Firefighter Combat Challenge World Finals, to be held in Montgomery, Alabama this October. Forney...
Every year we hear more about the latest study on mammograms and their value in detecting breast cancer. The mixed messages from one study to another and from one physician to another can be confusing and frustrating. Yet no one disputes the importance of early...
It’s been four years since Jennette Killingsworth, executive director of Little Elm’s economic development corporation, took the helm of the EDC. Working closely with Matt Mueller, town manager and Jason Laumer, director of development services, the EDC and the town of Little Elm put together...
Many factors affect why, when and how we eat. They may include heritage or culture, social interaction, emotional associations or comfort, political beliefs, personal values, personal preference or habit. But the one factor that has caused our eating patterns, behaviors, and the foods that we...
A couple of times a year we feed the poor in a remote area in Vietnam. The feeding is hosted in an orphanage. Along with a hot meal, we also give them a small amount of money and a month’s supply of food. This community...
Dr. Melina Cozby and Forney Family Dentistry awarded Taylor Crouch from Wills Point High School a full scholarship to Elite Dental Assisting School. “Growing up in Forney, I know the importance of a local business supporting local students, and so I decided to sponsor this scholarship...
We’ve all heard the saying “love is a many splendored thing.” The same holds true for works of art. Comprised of many layers and magnificent features, and represented in various, sometimes unconventional forms, art is meant to be personal. The same piece of work that’s viewed...
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson Mandela I remember my first days of school in the 1950s — a mixture of excitement and nervous "butterfly stomach.” The clothes we purchased for the new school...
Although relatively new to Forney, Reed Elam is no stranger to guiding individuals, couples and children through rough patches in their lives. As an ordained minister and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a master’s degree in Psychology, Reed brings over 20 years of experience...
BY TONYA RICHARDSON As individuals age, family members are often faced with choosing whether to hire an in-home professional caregiver or moving to an assisted living facility. What questions need to be asked to reach the best decision? Aging seniors have a strong desire to remain independent...
BY MICHELLE WALLACE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF HGTV There’s a show on Home and Garden Television featuring a couple who takes the worst houses and turns them into some of the most warm and beautiful homes. If you’re into that sort of thing at all, you’ve heard of...
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTI SAVAGE Parents should remember: 1+1= 0. One dental visit when your child has one tooth equals zero cavities…and the beginning of a preventive dental care program for life. Prevention of early childhood decay is important. The presence of one or more decayed, missing or...
BY WENDI CARTWRIGHT Looking for that something that will give you the edge on the competition? Thinking of beginning a new career in the dental field? The Elite Dental Assisting School in Forney is a smart place to start, arming you with the tools you’ll need...
BY JAMIE ENGLE Memorial Day brings those serving in the military, veterans and their families forefront to people’s minds. For our military families, serving our country is always in their heart and central to their life. THE AGUAM FAMILY “It means serving a greater purpose than yourself,” said...
BY LINDA WOLFF The key to making move-in day successful lies in being prepared and remaining flexible. By now you should have purchased all your essential items (Target has an excellent printable shopping list and Bed Bath & Beyond offers online shopping lists specific for most...