OUTDOORS

Lake Ray Hubbard fishing guide, Brandon Sargent, with Lead Slingers Guide Service eased the throttle back on his big 27-foot custom guide boat and studied our route to a fishing hotspot on his GPS. On close inspection, I could readily see the spot we would be fishing had been visited many times.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Some financial decisions can be challenging — like whether to use your money to reduce your debt or to invest. If you already have a significant amount of debt and not a lot in savings or investments, it can be hard to figure out which issue should be a priority.

The Scoop On Seniors

The Scoop 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.

Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department Make Arrests for Fatal Hit and Run Over Memorial Day Weekend

On May 27, Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations arrested two individuals believed to be involved in the fatal hit and run boat collision on the evening of May 25 at Grapevine Lake.

2025 Leadership Summit to Feature National and Local Leadership Experts

The Terrell Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) is proud to announce the 2025 Leadership Summit, a premier professional development event taking place on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Terrell, Texas at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center located at 400 Poetry Road.

Signs an AC Unit May Need to be Replaced

Summer is a season of relaxation. Warm air, longer hours of daylight and vacations from school and work make summer a laid back time of year. Many people enjoy the warmer air of summer, but it’s important to have a cool place to retreat once temperatures become particularly warm.

Fugitive Trevor McEuen Captured Following Multi-Agency Operation

In the early morning hours of June 2, 2025, fugitive Trevor McEuen was arrested following the execution of a coordinated search warrant by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with multiple local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Forney High School Softball Team Crowned 2025 State Runner Up

Photo Courtesy of Eddy Taylor The Forney High School softball season came to an end on Saturday May 31st. The Lady Jackrabbits lost to the Lady Mustangs by a score of 1 to 4. The Jackrabbits ended the season with a 34-3-1 record. Congratulations ladies.

Thank You to All Who Served

This week is when America remembers DDay– June 6, 1944– and we at the Foundation remember those brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice against fascism.

Texas Labor Market Achieves Five Consecutive Months of Record High Jobs with More Than 37,000 Added in April

The Texas labor market reached record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force in April. Texas added 37,700 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,320,100 nonfarm jobs. The state added 215,500 jobs over the year, bringing the annual nonfarm growth rate to 1.