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Maintaining the Personal in an Impersonal World

Jill Pertler

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

By definition, I am an introvert. I’m usually okay with time alone and minimal interactions with other humans. I enjoy conversations within my own head and maybe, perhaps have a significant relationship with both my phone and my laptop.

77 Groups Come Together to Launch Effort to Educate Texans About $1 Billion Centennial Parks Conservation Fund

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

The fund will be on the November 7 Constitutional Amendment Ballot as Proposition 14 On November 7th, Texans will have the opportunity to vote statewide on Proposition 14, a Constitutional Amendment that will create the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund.

The Days of the Grant Train

Billie Kasper

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

The two best days in the Forney Education Foundation’s year occurred this past week on October 26th and 27th when the Grant Train rolled through the northside on Thursday and the southside on Friday. You may ask why are these the two best days.

Sign Up for the 2023 Forney Lions Club Angel Tree

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Families who have suffered a close family loss or major hardship, and are needing assistance with Christmas gifts for their children, and who live within the Forney Independent School District boundaries, are invited to attend one of two (2) signups.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

October 18, 2023

State Fair creative Arts Winners Announced

Dian Wade

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

The State Fair of Texas recently awarded ribbons to winners in the creative arts competition. Several items were included in the sewing and needlework category from the Forney area. In the Junior division Second place award went to Macie Reeves and Third place to Kiana Gaines.

E! Terrell Presents Backtrack Vocals on November 9, 2023

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Backtrack Vocals, one of the premier acapella singing ensembles currently touring the US, is bringing familiar hits from every musical genre in a highly entertaining and unique way to the E! Terrell stage at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Jamie, My Jamie

Sean Dietrich

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

She was cool. That was my initial thought when I first met her. She was just cool. It wasn’t her milk-chocolate hair. Or her Poarch Creek skin. Or her quirky mannerisms. Or her loud, Alabamian voice.

Dry Conditions Could Pose Challenges for Waterfowl Hunters This Season

News Staff

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Lingering drought conditions throughout much of Texas could present challenges as waterfowl hunters prepare for the start of the new season.

Autumn Garden Advice: Maintain the Leaves you have, Plan and Plant Ahead

Susan Himes

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00

Some lucky gardens in Texas were blessed with a recent rain around the time the calendar marked the first day of fall. While the rain helped, it didn’t negate the damage drought has done.