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Forney, native Adelayo Oyewo graduated with a BS in Chemistry Pre-Health Professions from Bradley University in May. Oyewo was among the 1,000-plus students who earned degrees.

Julia Dimoutsikos, majoring in Psychology from Forney, TX, was among the students named to Augustana College’s 2020-21 spring semester Dean’s List. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

I always look forward to a good slice or three of some pie for the holidays—cherry and pecan are my two “favorites!” (Yes, students, I know: “Favorite” means the “one” utmost! I lowered my grade to a “B.”)

Here’s something to think about: You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years, you’ll generally need a sizable amount of retirement assets. How will Social Security fit into the picture?

July 4th, also known as IN- DEPENDENCE DAY, is celebrated each year because it marks the day in 1776, when the Second Continental Congress UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED the “Declaration of Independence,” officially separating the 13 Original Colonies from Great Britain (England as many of us simply say) during the Revolutionary War.

Did you ever give thought to your favorite species of fish to catch? I mean, if you had the opportunity to fish for anything, anywhere, what would it be? And then, what is your favorite species to fish for around your home waters in Texas?

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging boaters to do their part to fight back against aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussels and giant salvinia, which are threating Texas lakes.

Hunters looking for a new opportunity or a change of scenery this fall are encouraged to check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Applications are being accepted now for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 61 hunt categories.

Whether you’re hosting a get together or just want to keep everyone in your household entertained, it’s the best time of year to take the fun outdoors. Check out these five ideas for backyard fun for people of all ages:

I have heard about the problems premature babies often face, and one of the very devastating ones is partial or total blindness/ severe vision impairment. The problem is called RETI- NOPATHY of PREMATU- RITY, an occurrence of blood vessels in the retina growing abnormally and happening most of the time in babies born before 32 (thirty-two) weeks of gestation, weighing less than 3 (three) pounds.

Great employees are the backbone of successful businesses. Savvy business owners recognize the important role workers play in helping a business meet its goals, and recruiting and retaining such employees is a high priority for the world’s most successful firms.

Small businesses are vital cogs in the economy. When taking a stroll down a typical Main Street in the United States and Canada, shoppers are likely to pass an array of eateries and shops offering everything from handcrafted furnishings and ornaments to floral arrangements and more. These small, privately owned businesses help make communities unique and desirable places to live.

More than one kid has wrapped the leg of their “understanding” pet, pretending to be a veterinarian. But to help move this game of pretending to a profession in later years, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service created the 4-H Veterinary Science Camps.