28th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic Begins April 15

Registration remains open until April 1 for those wishing to join more than 1,000 birders who will flock to the coast, forests, prairies and mountains of Texas to compete in the nation’s biggest, longest and wildest bird watching tournament.

Feeling Overwhelmed

Although life has its ups and downs, at times of prolonged or intense down periods there is the potential of feeling overwhelmed. When this happens, it can create a cascading effect.

Kaufman County Law Enforcement Recovers over $90,000 of Stolen Property, Illicit Drugs, and Firearms

Between February 29 through March 3, 2024, a collaborative proactive policing effort involving the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, Kaufman County Street Crimes Unit, Forney Police Department, Kaufman County Pct. 2 deputies, and the Kaufman County DA’s Office yielded significant results.

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day

Every third Thursday in March is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day. This holiday was created in 1997 by Camp Fire. Every year, millions of people write and/or tell a young person in their life why they matter and what makes them amazing.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

March 6, 2024 European Wax Center 209 Marketplace Blvd

News from area colleges. . .

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Texas on the 2023 fall semester President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester.

Phong Dang is a December 2023 Upper Iowa University graduate

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Phong Dang of Forney, TX, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin in December 2023.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls

The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Texas on the 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.

Austin Howard Earn Honors at Fort Hays State University

Fort Hays State University has named 1,646 students to the Deans’ Honor Roll for the fall 2023 semester. The Deans’ Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.60 for the semester.

Rising Debt is the New Reality

Debt continues to be a major concern for households across North America. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York Center for Microeconomic Data found total household debt reached $17.29 trillion in the third quarter of 2023 in the United States.