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The Highlights of the Day 4/5/26

Sunday – There was a Church Service here at WFV. I watch Mass on EWTN.com. I went to Mass on Saturday at Saint Luke Catholic Church.

Monday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. I visited a Specialist at the Irving Baylor facilaty. There was a midday Church Service here at WFV.

Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. A Dirt Cake Social. Very good. Consist of small chunks of chocolate cake on top of a tasty chocolate cream. There was also a second Blue bonnet Drive.

Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible Study consisted of a video on the Passover.

Bird’s nest cookies which was a bit delayed we waited on ingredients to finish… While we were waiting we were blessed to stuff plastic Easter Eggs with candy for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. Bingo and an evening Church Service.

Thursday – Mark Dunn came and played and sang for us for a very good hour.. There was an outing to the 635 Stores up in North Irving.

Friday – Started with a Breakfast outing at Toast and Jam and an Easter Egg Hunt. There was also a very good Good Friday Service spear headed by our Activity Manager. The service included songs, Scripture readings, and video depicting the various characters active in the Crucifixion.

Saturday – Easter Bunny and Eggs in the Living Room. Reciting the Rosary in the Chapel. Also, there was a delivery of Easter Gifts by the Woodhaven Presby Church.

As you can see another fun filled week at West Fork Village in Irving, Texas. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

I also delivered blogs on the Five Sorrowful Mysteries. There were other blogs. One on how we serve at the Discretion of the Good Lord as Jesus did. If you would like to receive these blogs. please email me your email address.

To learn more about WFV, for you or a loved one, please call 971-721-1500.

Thank you for reading this blog. Please share with others and please pray for my brother-in-law, Glen Martin, who has been in a coma for two weeks due to a seazure. There is talk of pulling the plug tomorrow and he may leave us.

Rick Herring
thmjmj@gmail.com

April 5, 2026
Highlights of The Week 3/22/26

Sunday – I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church in Irvine, Texas. There was a Church Service here at WFV.

Monday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Menue Planning with Shayron and Rhonda. Midday Church Service

Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. Atreching Class. Tuesday Trivia. Sunshine Committee Meeting.

Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible Study. Lunch Outing Big Apple Cafe. Bluebonnet Drive. Bingo. Church Sevice.

Thursdy – Famous Interviews. Musical Bingo. Cookie Social. Cottage Social.

Friday – Carbs and blood sugar control. Thrift Store/Ollies Outing. Annex Meeting with Shayron. Movie Night.

Saturday – Spring Crafts Sale. Rosary in the Chapel. Shayron Sings. Hope Group Meeting. I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church.

The Blude bonnet was great. The bus was full. The bluebonnets were plentiful and tall. We tour some of the American Airlines Center.

Shryon Sings was spectacular as usual. We had quite a large group at the Hope Group meeting.

All in all it was another great week At West Fork village. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

If you want to learn more about WFV, for you or a loved one, call 972-721-1500.

Rick Herring
thmjmj@gmail.com

March 29, 2026
Texas “Chilly Front” Brings 60s Weather Just in Time for Spring and Easter
🌬️ The Not-So-Serious “Chilly Front” Arrives Just in Time for Spring

The meteorologists are forecasting a cold front rolling in Friday and sticking around through Saturday.

Now before anyone starts panic-buying firewood or dusting off parkas, let’s take a closer look at what this really means.

Temperatures are expected to drop from the comfortable 80s… down to the perfectly reasonable 60s.

That’s right. Not a cold front. Not even close.

I’m officially calling it a “chilly front.”

🌸 Spring Has Entered the Chat

Let’s not forget where we are on the calendar—late March.

Spring has clearly made itself at home:
- Trees are fully dressed in green
- Grass is growing faster than we can mow it
- Flowers are blooming
- And yes… the weeds are thriving with enthusiasm
This is not “bundle up and brace yourself” weather. This is “maybe grab a light jacket if you’re feeling dramatic” weather.

🧥 The Great 60° Wardrobe Debate

As always, a drop into the 60s creates a community-wide fashion dilemma:
- Do you wear a hoodie?
- Do you stick with short sleeves?
- Do you commit to the classic hoodie-and-shorts combo?
You’ll see it all. And no one will agree on what’s “appropriate.”

🐣 Waiting on the Easter Cool Snap

Here’s the interesting part—Easter is just a week away, and we haven’t had our traditional “Easter spell” yet.

You know the one:
That random, slightly cooler stretch that shows up right around Easter weekend, as if it’s part of the holiday schedule.

This little chilly front might be trying to sneak in early… or it could just be a preview of what’s still to come.

Either way, it feels a bit suspicious.

🌬️ Perspective Is Everything

Let’s keep things in context:
- Nobody is scraping ice off windshields
- Nobody is layering thermal gear
- Nobody is canceling plans due to extreme weather
In fact, 60s weather might just be ideal:
Perfect for walks, yard work, or pretending you’re about to start exercising regularly.

😄 Final Thoughts

So yes, technically a “cold front” is arriving.

But in reality, this is just a brief, polite reminder that spring isn’t quite ready to hand over the thermostat completely.

Call it what you will—I’m sticking with “chilly front.”

Enjoy the cooler air, break out the light jackets, and savor it while it lasts.

Because if history tells us anything, the 80s (and beyond) will be back before we can even find where we put that hoodie.

And remember—this is Texas. Winter is more of a suggestion than a season.

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Rick Herring
thmjmj@gmail.com
March 27, 2026
🌬️ The Great Texas “Chilly Front” of the Week
Just when you thought you had fully committed to shorts, flip-flops, and that one T-shirt you’ve worn three days in a row (no judgment), the meteorologists have spoken: a cold front is on the way.

Well… technically.

Let’s set expectations appropriately.

❄️ A “Cold Front”… Texas Style

This Friday, temperatures are expected to plummet from the roaring 80s all the way down to… the 60s.

Yes. You read that correctly.

Sixties.

Before you panic, no, your pipes will not freeze. Your car will start. Your iced coffee will still be socially acceptable.

But in true dramatic fashion, I will be referring to this as a “chilly front.”

Because let’s be honest—anything below 70°F in Texas requires emotional preparation.

🧥 Wardrobe Crisis Incoming

This sudden drop raises one of life’s most difficult questions:

Do I wear a hoodie… or do I commit to the shorts?

You’ll likely see the full spectrum this weekend:
- One person in a full winter coat
- Another in gym shorts and sandals
- Someone confidently wearing both (hoodie + shorts = peak Texas fashion)
Layering becomes less about practicality and more about identity.

🌬️ The Emotional Impact

Let’s not ignore the psychological toll.

After months of heat, that first breeze in the 60s hits differently. You step outside and suddenly:
- You feel productive
- You consider going for a walk
- You briefly believe you could take up jogging
This will pass.

☕ Seasonal Behavior Changes

The moment temperatures dip below 65°F, a transformation occurs:
- Iced coffee becomes hot coffee
- Hoodies emerge from long-term storage
- Someone, somewhere, orders a pumpkin spice latte with zero hesitation
Even if it’s just for two days, we lean in.

📅 The Reality Check

By Sunday or Monday, temperatures will likely return to their regularly scheduled programming.

The “chilly front” will pass.

The hoodies will retreat.

And we’ll all go back to pretending 85°F is “not that bad.”

😄 Final Thoughts

So yes, a cold front is technically coming—but let’s call it what it really is:

A brief, glorious, slightly dramatic chilly front.

Enjoy it while it lasts. Open a window. Wear that hoodie. Sip something warm.

And remember—this is Texas. Winter is more of a suggestion than a season.

Thank yo or reading this article. Please leave your feedback and share with others.

Rick Herring
thmjmj@gmail.com
March 27, 2026
Why CentrePort,in Far East Tarrant County Considered as Part of Fort Worth, Texas
The “Finger of Land” Into Arlington: Fort Worth’s Strategic Reach

If you’ve ever looked closely at a city map of North Texas, you might notice something unusual: a narrow stretch of Fort Worth territory reaching eastward into what is otherwise Arlington and the Mid-Cities.

At first glance, it looks like a mapping error—or a leftover quirk of development.
But in reality, this “finger of land” is one of the most intentional geographic moves in Texas history.

A Corridor by Design, Not Accident

The strip dates back to the mid-20th century, when Fort Worth was determined to secure its place in the rapidly growing aviation industry.

At the center of this story is Amon G. Carter Sr.—a powerful newspaper publisher, businessman, and one of the city’s most influential boosters.

When Fort Worth developed what became Greater Southwest International Airport (originally called Amon Carter Field), the city made a bold move:

👉 It annexed a narrow strip of land stretching eastward from Fort Worth all the way to the airport site.

This ensured the airport was officially within Fort Worth’s city limits—even though geographically, it sat closer to Arlington.

Why Go to Such Lengths?

1. Keep the Airport “In Fort Worth”

Airports were (and still are) economic powerhouses. By extending its boundaries, Fort Worth could:
- Collect tax revenue from airport operations
- Control surrounding development
- Claim the airport as its own—politically and symbolically
Without annexation, the airport might have fallen under Arlington’s jurisdiction.

2. Rivalry With Dallas

No story in North Texas is complete without mentioning Dallas.

At the time, Dallas already had Dallas Love Field, which was closer to downtown and quickly became more successful.

Amon Carter was famously anti-Dallas. His goal was clear:

👉 Fort Worth needed its own major airport, regardless of geography.

This “finger” of land helped guarantee that—even if the airport physically sat nearer to Arlington.

3. A Vision for a Regional Airport

Interestingly, the airport’s location wasn’t random. It sat roughly between Fort Worth and Dallas—hinting at a bigger ambition:
- Fort Worth hoped Dallas would eventually share the airport
- The site was ideal for serving the entire region
- It was an early attempt at what we’d now call a “regional hub”
But Dallas resisted the idea for years, preferring to invest in its own airport instead.

What Happened Next

The plan didn’t unfold as Fort Worth hoped.
- Most travelers continued using Love Field
- Greater Southwest International Airport struggled to compete
- Passenger traffic remained relatively low
By the 1960s, the federal government stepped in and pushed both cities toward cooperation.

This ultimately led to the creation of
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport—built north of the original site.

When it opened in 1974:
- The old airport closed
- The land was redeveloped into what we now know as CentrePort
- The region finally had a unified aviation hub
The Legacy Today

That narrow Fort Worth corridor still exists today.

✔️ It’s a real extension of Fort Worth into Arlington/Mid-Cities
✔️ It was intentionally created to control the airport
✔️ It reflects a time of intense regional rivalry and ambition

And while the airport it was built for is long gone, the “finger of land” remains—a quiet but powerful reminder of how geography can be shaped by politics, economics, and vision.

Bottom Line

The unusual Fort Worth boundary isn’t a mistake—it’s a strategic move from the 1940s–50s.

Driven by leaders like Amon G. Carter Sr., it was part of a larger effort to:
- Compete with Dallas
- Control a major economic asset
- Position Fort Worth at the center of regional growth
In the end, the airport didn’t survive—but the geography it created did.

Rick Herring
thmjmj@gmail.com
March 25, 2026
Amon Gary Carter, Jr.: Philanthropist and Civic Leader

A Legacy Rooted in Fort Worth

Amon Gary Carter, Jr. (1919–1982) was a distinguished publisher, civic leader, and philanthropist whose life reflected a deep commitment to the growth and cultural enrichment of Texas. Born on December 23, 1919, in Fort Worth, he was the son of Nenetta Burton Carter and the influential publisher Amon G. Carter Sr..

From an early age, Carter demonstrated a strong work ethic. As a boy, he sold newspapers on downtown street corners, later taking on various roles at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, including copy boy, staff photographer, and advertising salesman. These formative experiences laid the foundation for his future leadership in publishing.

Education and Wartime Service

Carter graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1938 before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. His service took a dramatic turn in 1943 when he was captured by German forces in North Africa.

Held as a prisoner of war near Szubin, Poland, Carter spent twenty-seven months in captivity. Despite the harsh conditions, he demonstrated resilience and ingenuity by publishing a clandestine camp newspaper and organizing an informal system to receive packages from home—efforts that boosted morale among fellow prisoners.

After the war, Carter attended the University of Texas, graduating in 1946.

Leadership in Publishing and Business

Following his graduation, Carter quickly rose through the ranks of the family business. He became treasurer of the Star-Telegram and, in 1952, president of Carter Publications. By 1955, he succeeded his father as publisher, a role he held for the rest of his life.

Carter’s influence extended beyond journalism. He played a pivotal role in relocating American Airlines from New York City to Fort Worth, strengthening the city’s economic foundation. As a major shareholder, he also helped bring the Texas Rangers baseball franchise to the region, further elevating its national profile.

Civic Engagement and Philanthropy

Carter’s civic involvement was extensive. He served on the boards of organizations such as the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, the Amon Carter Museum, the West Texas Chamber of Commerce, and Texas Christian University.

As president of the Amon G. Carter Foundation from 1955 until his death, he oversaw the distribution of more than $60 million to charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives. His leadership significantly shaped the cultural landscape of Texas.

A Passion for Collecting and Public Service

Beyond his business and civic roles, Carter was an avid collector. He assembled one of the largest coin collections in the United States and helped found the International Paper Money Society. His expertise earned him an appointment to the United States Assay Commission.

He received numerous honors, including the B’nai B’rith Gold Medallion and the Boy Scouts’ Silver Beaver Award, recognizing his contributions to community service and leadership.

Personal Life and Lasting Impact

Amon Gary Carter, Jr. was a member of the First United Methodist Church and maintained an independent political stance, supporting leaders across party lines. He and his wife, George Ann Brown Carter, raised three children—one daughter and two sons.

He passed away on July 24, 1982, in Dallas, Texas, from a heart attack. His legacy endures through the institutions he strengthened, the community he helped shape, and the philanthropic vision he carried forward.

A Continuing Legacy

Carter’s life exemplifies how leadership, resilience, and generosity can leave a lasting imprint on a community. From a newspaper boy in Fort Worth to a transformative civic figure, his story remains a powerful testament to dedication and service.

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March 25, 2026
The Highlights of the Week 3/15/26

Sunday – I attended 11 AM Mass at Saint Lukes Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. There was a Church Service at WFV and Open Game Table.

Monday – There was a Church Service at 1 PM.

Tuesday -Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM .

Wednesday -Doctor’s Appointments all day. A 6:30 PM Church Service.

Thursday – Ken Myers ( the story teller) who plays the guitar, sings, and tells the history of every song he preforms, followed by a cookie social.

Friday – Movie night.

Saturday – The End of the Week Quiz and the Rosary in the Chapel.

This was a great week to work on personal projects as our Activity Manager was on vacation. Still it was a great week with great food and fellowship at West Fork Village in Irving, Texas. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

To learn more about WFV, for yourself or a loved one, call 972-721-1500.

Thank you for reading this blog. Please share with others.

Rick Herring
thmjmj@gmail.com

March 22, 2026