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Forney Advances to Next Round with a 26 to 24 WIN over Frisco Lone Star

All hope seemed to be lost. The Forney Jackrabbits trailed the Lone Star Rangers by six points with eight minutes and seven seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. After failing to score any points during their possession, the Rabbits were...

Undefeated Crandall Middle School Football Teams Win Bet with Coach Luecke

As football teams across Texas have been wrapping up their regular-season games, student-athletes and coaches alike have been left with feelings ranging from excitement to disappointment and everything in between. For one Kaufman County football...

Conservative State Representative Keith Bell Files for Re-Election

On Tuesday November 14th, Conservative State Representative Keith Bell filed his paperwork with the Republican Party of Texas, seeking the nomination for re-election to represent District 4 in the Texas House. With a proven record of conservative...

Essential Gear for First Time Thanksgiving Hosts

Hosting Thanksgiving is a large undertaking that can put some hosts under pressure. Unlike some other holidays that are less foodfocused, Thanksgiving is largely about the meal. Turkey is the centerpiece of the celebration, and any guests who come...

Food safety needs to be at the forefront of Thanksgiving turkey preparation, from the thawing process to leftovers. (Shutterstock photo)

Let the Thaw Begin: How to Safely Prepare your Thanksgiving Turkey

Whether you have cooked dozens of turkeys or are hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the very first time, dealing with that large naked bird can be intimidating. If your green bean casserole or dinner rolls are slightly lackluster, friends and family...

More Leaders Partner with Forney ISD to Bring Learning and Business Together at The OC

Three new partner businesses and a number of additional student-operated edutainment concepts are slated to open to the community this spring at The Opportunity Central. The OC partially opened to accommodate students and some retail in August. Now...

News

Marriage

Dear Connor and Leslie Ann, Congratulations on the day of your wedding. I wish to impart some advice to you two. You should know, however, this is not my advice, necessarily.

By Sean Dietrich

Beard School – The Fine Art of Facial Hair

“ Kissing a man with a beard is a lot like going to a picnic.

By Jody Dyer Typewriter Weekly

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B,

Schools & Sports

Forney Advances to Next Round with a 26 to 24 WIN over Frisco Lone Star

All hope seemed to be lost.

By Ihinosen Ohizua Fhs Senior Photos By Eddy Taylor

Forney Beats Port Arthur 44 to 7 in First Playoff Game

After pushing through their regular seasons for successful outcomes (the Forney Jackrabbits at 9-1 and the second seed in district, and the Port Arthur Memorial Titans right behind them at 8-2 as t

By Ihinosen Ohizua Fhs Senior Photos By Eddy Taylor

Opal Smith Elementary Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks a New Chapter

On the sunny morning of November 7, 2023, the Crandall Independent School District community gathered in the Heartland community to witness a momentous occasion— the Opal Smith Elementary School ri

Columns & Editorials

What Is Heaven Like?

“Everything is free,” says Christina, age 12. “Everyone lives in a mansion. No one has to go to work. There are no house payments.”

By Carey Kinsolving

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, My mother has some significant memory problems and is no longer safe in her own home. We have placed her in a memory care facility. She is not happy most of the time.

What Do You Think Your New Name Will Be In God’s Kingdom?

“I think God will give me ‘Bubba’ as a new name,” says Andrew, age 11. “‘Bubba’ means like a good friend. I think everybody will have a good name in heaven because there is no evil there.”

By Carey Kinsolving (part 1 Of 2)

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