As our once-quiet little town of Forney is transitioning from what some called a “sleepy bedroom community” into a highlysought- after suburb of Dallas that is busting at the seams, City of Forney officials, along with boards like the Economic Development Corporation, are working hard to attract more restaurants and retail to sustain this unprecedented population growth.
You can change the world without changing the world. Individuals that share their lives with the people around them leave a legacy that spans generations. This sentence perfectly sums up, at least to me, the intent of teachers in the realm of public education.
Although vision loss is typically associated with aging, people of all ages can experience issues that contribute to diminished vision. Sometimes parents may be unaware that their children have low vision or other issues compromising their sight, particularly when children are too young to verbalize their impairments. The Mayo Clinic notes additional symptoms, such as squinting while reading or holding reading material closely may be more apparent.
District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today that a Kaufman County jury found BRYANT PEARL guilty of the offense of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child, a first-degree felony. Due to a previous conviction for Sexual Assault of a Child in Dallas County, Pearl was given an automatic life sentence without the possibility of parole by the Honorable Shelton Gibbs in the 422nd District Court.
Larry Weishuhn, aka “Mr. Whitetail”, with a fine very late-season West Texas buck taken on a hunt with Luke that past February.
DEER SEASON NOT THAT FAR AWAY
The City of Forney has recently approved economic incentive agreements with 3MEBS/StreetLevel Investments for the Villages at Gateway project. The Villages at Gateway, which will be located near North Gateway Boulevard and U.S. Highway 80, will be a regional hub for retail, services, and dining, catering to both Forney residents and beyond. This development will feature major retailers, including Target, HEB, and Home Depot. In addition to these major brands, the Villages at Gateway will include convenience retail, fast casual, sitdown restaurants, and more.
Vistra Corp.’s Midlothian Power Plant. State leaders announced Monday that Texas will double a fund aimed at spurring the construction of more gas-fired power plants as power demand is projected to increase sharply. Credit: Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune
The state of Texas plans to double a state fund aimed at expanding the power grid as demand for electricity is expected to nearly double over the next six years.
These ‘tougher’ cuts of steak have been grilled over hot coals until medium well done and now are being finished in a cast iron skillet with butter and fresh garlic. Thirty minutes of slow heat will make them tender, and the butter will ensure they don’t dry out.
GRILLING THE PERFECT STEAK-VENISON OR BEEF
Keeping well hydrated is one way to help avoid heatrelated illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
As summer temperatures increase, so does the threat of a heat-related illness. To help reduce this risk, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts offer tips on how to keep your cool and stay safe in the heat.
The City of Forney has recently acquired new office space at 401 Pinson Rd., which will serve as the new City Hall. This location will house City Management, the City Secretary’s Office, Fire Administration, Human Resources, Legal, and Information Technology.
Joe Cunningham with Stealth Vision setting up Luke’s rifle for some long range shooting fun.
LONG RANGE RIFLE ACCURACY MADE EASY
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
Physical Address: 201 W. Broad St., Forney, TX 75126
Phone: 972-564-3121
Fax: 972-552-3599
