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As the June 30 federal FAFSA deadline approaches, many students are searching and applying for grants and scholarships to fund their college education. With average tuition increasing, paying for a college degree continues to be a challenging obstacle to overcome for prospective students. A challenge that is made more difficult by scammers looking to take advantage of students and parents searching for financial aid opportunities.

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney is located at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Are Your Goals ‘Must Have’ or ‘Nice To Have’?

Summer unofficially starts with the arrival of Memorial Day at the end of May. Although it is a holiday designed to honor American military personnel who have died in various wars, it also serves double-duty as a chance to gather with friends and loved ones and enjoy the return of the warm-weather entertaining season.

Final Show of this 20th Anniversary Year

Since April showers did indeed bring May flowers for much of the state, now is the time to think about continuing that color through the rest of spring and the upcoming summer months.

Sites for Home Tour Announced

Snakes, whether we like them or fear them, are becoming more active this time of year and activity will increase as spring temperatures climb.

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives in military service for all of us in the United States of America. As we enjoy the blessings of liberty this weekend, remember we are here today because of heroes, people who, from the beginnings of our country to present day, gave all so that we can enjoy freedom.

Fewer Than 150 Seniors Then!—Conclusion

In the United States, talking about mental health issues and mental illness remains taboo and can often lead to a negative stigma for the person needing help. Adolescents are much more prone to internalize what others think about them, which leads many teenagers to keep mental illness concerns to themselves. The month of May is dedicated to mental health awareness, making now an ideal time to discuss mental health concerns in teens. The isolation faced during the COVID pandemic exacerbated the mental health problem. According to a 2021 CDC study, 37% of adolescents felt regular or constant anxiety or depression during the pandemic. There are common factors that negatively impact a juvenile’s mental health, resources available, and signs to look for to help a teenager successfully navigate their mental health issues.

Aniya Rodgers, Forney, Texas, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association , reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Corey Graves, Band Director at Jackson Middle School, was recognized by the Country Music Association (CMA) Foundation for being named one of the 2023 Music Teachers of Excellence. Graves is one of only 30 educators to receive this award from across the nation.