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90 Years and Counting: Merv Bell Reflects on a Blessed Life

90 Years and Counting: Merv Bell Reflects on a Blessed Life

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90 Years and Counting: Merv Bell Reflects on a Blessed Life

Misty Holler Staff Writer
Thu, 09/03/2026 - 05:00
A cup of coffee with a man who has as many stories as Mr. Merv Bell is anything but a simple cup of coffee. Anyone who is welcomed to sit at his table is in for the treat of hearing about enough decades of life lived that an entire book could be written.
Pictured L to R: Pct. 1 Commissioner Terry Crow, Pct. 2 Commissioner Skeet Phillips, County Judge Jakie Allen, Pct. 3 Commissioner Kelly Lane, Pct. 4 Commissioner Tommy Moore.

Pictured L to R: Pct. 1 Commissioner Terry Crow, Pct. 2 Commissioner Skeet Phillips, County Judge Jakie Allen, Pct. 3 Commissioner Kelly Lane, Pct. 4 Commissioner Tommy Moore.

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Local Focus on Affordable Housing

Misty Holler Staff Writer
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 05:00
Kaufman County is touted as being one of the fastest growing counties in Texas as well as the nation, and anyone who has driven around Forney lately can easily see that much of the growth is happening right here in our town.
Pictured (L-R): CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott, CBPO/EMT Daniel Zmolik and wife Laurali Zmolik, Deputy Commissioner Ronald D. Vitiello, Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino – Office of Field Operations

Pictured (L-R): CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott, CBPO/EMT Daniel Zmolik and wife Laurali Zmolik, Deputy Commissioner Ronald D. Vitiello, Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino – Office of Field Operations

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Forney High School Graduate Awarded Medal of Honor for Heroism

News Staff
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 05:00
Local resident, Daniel Zmolik, was honored in separate ceremonies in the District of Columbia recently. In July, Customs and Border Protection Officer/ EMT Zmolik was presented with the Medal of Honor for Heroism at the annual Commissioner Awards ceremony for Customs and Border Protection.
Every Animal Needs an Advocate

Every Animal Needs an Advocate

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Every Animal Needs an Advocate

Misty Holler Staff Writer
Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:00
There is more activity happening inside the Forney Animal Shelter on any given day than most of us ever realize.
Meeting the Need: Texas Health Kaufman to Expand Emergency Department

Meeting the Need: Texas Health Kaufman to Expand Emergency Department

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Meeting the Need: Texas Health Kaufman to Expand Emergency Department

News Staff
Thu, 08/13/2026 - 05:00
Building on its commitment to meet the healthcare needs of those living in rapidly expanding Kaufman County, Texas Health Resources is investing in a significant renovation and expansion of the Emergency Department at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, in addition to the construction on...
Forney’s Own Bam Bam Malone Will Challenge NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason for NWA World Title

Forney’s Own Bam Bam Malone Will Challenge NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason for NWA World Title

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Forney’s Own Bam Bam Malone Will Challenge NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason for NWA World Title

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Thu, 08/13/2026 - 05:00
Texas Style Wrestling is proud to announce a historic championship match for Saturday, August 29. Texas Style Wrestling is filmed in front of a live audience to air Saturdays in prime time on the Metroplex’s CW33 and in major television markets across Texas.
Forney ISD is Back to School on August 12

Forney ISD is Back to School on August 12

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Forney ISD is Back to School on August 12

Misty Holler
Thu, 08/06/2026 - 05:00
Get ready to pack those lunches and charge your Chromebooks! School is (almost) back in session! Forney ISD is excited to welcome over 20,000 students back to the district’s campuses next Wednesday, August 12.
Shop Small During Texas’ Tax-Free Holiday

Shop Small During Texas’ Tax-Free Holiday

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Shop Small During Texas’ Tax-Free Holiday

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Thu, 08/06/2026 - 05:00
Certain items will be exempt from sales tax from Friday, August 7-Sunday, August 9 Ahead of the 2026 Sales Tax Holiday, NFIB State Director Jeff Burdett is urging Texans to take advantage of the tax savings and to shop small.