Inside the Fire Line: Images from the Smokehouse Creek Fire – the Largest Wildfire in Texas History

Wildfires that ripped across the Texas Panhandle left in their wake destroyed homes, blackened earth, downed power lines and wandering livestock.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

If you have student loans, you likely received a “payment vacation” over the past few years, due to legislation related to COVID-19. But if you’re like millions of other borrowers, you may have recently been required to resume your payments. How will this affect your overall financial situation?

TPW Commission Authorizes Land Exchange for New State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today authorized Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to pursue acquisition of approximately 477 acres for a new state park in exchange for approximately 43 noncontiguous acres from Boca Chica State Park.

The Scoop On Seniors

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney would like to welcome you at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please enter the front or through handicap-accessible doors, located at the back of City Hall where reserved parking for seniors is also available.

OUTDOORS

This past weekend, I joined my friends on the tree covered grounds of the Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville for our 5th Annual Spring Outdoor Rendezvous.

KEITH BELL WINS IN LANDSLIDE

The Democratic and Republican Primary Elections wrapped up on March 5, 2024, with State Representative Keith Bell beating Josh Feuerstein 9,055 to 2,595 according to unofficial election results at the time of press.

HEB Confirms Plans to Build in Forney’s Villages at Gateway Development

The City of Forney is excited to confirm that HEB, a renowned regional supermarket chain, has confirmed its plans to establish a new store within The Villages at Gateway development. This development, located just east of North Gateway Boulevard and U.S.

Dress Accordingly!

To quote an alumnus of Forney High School, Wilfred Kasper, “if it thunders in February, it will snow in April.” And we all know what he meant: the uncertainty of Spring weather has been a major event this year. And since Punxatawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this year, we might get an early Spring.

News from area colleges. . .

Jennifer Angel of Crandall, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Angel was initiated at Texas A&M International University.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

February 21, 2024