Prepare Meals Together as a Family

Families that want to spend more time together can find a fun way to do just that by working together on something they already do each day. Cooking meals together as a family can add some fun to a task that’s already a part of many families’ daily routines.

The Similarities and Differences Between Rugby and Football

Fall and winter are prime seasons for scholastic athletes. Two of the more popular sports fans can enjoy this time of year include rugby and American football. These games share many similarities, but they also have some notable differences.

Will Texas’ New Fentanyl Awareness Curriculum for Public Schools Succeed Where Other Anti-Drug Messaging Failed?

More than 40 years after former First Lady Nancy Reagan launched her famous “Just Say No” advertising campaign, Texas and the rest of the nation are once again trying to combat youth drug use through public school awareness programs.

Texas Asked Residents to Conserve Power for Four Consecutive Days Amid Intense Heat

The state’s grid operator asked Texans to conserve electricity for the fourth consecutive day Sunday as intense heat threatened to cause a power-supply emergency. It’s the sixth such request made in 11 days to avoid demand for power exceeding how much was available.

Walker Elementary Receives Generous Donation of $711 from 7-11 at Grand Opening Event

In a heartwarming display of commitment to education and community development, Walker Elementary School in Crandall ISD was presented with a check for $711 by 7-11 (on I-20 at FM741) during their Grand Opening event.

A Great Year has Begun

As the school year has started, so has the year for the Forney Education Foundation. There were many wonderful things that happened last year for the Foundation.

Get Involved in National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness, remove stigmas, and provide education about suicide. Having conversations about suicide is important because it reduces the stigma associated with the topic.

News from area colleges. . .

Forney Student-Athlete Earns National Academic Award at Angelo State University Eighty-seven Angelo State University student-athletes have earned 2022-23 Academic Achievement Awards from the NCAA Division II Athletic Directors Association (D2 ADA), including Cassidy Dawn Hill of Forney, TX.

Office of Emergency Management Issues Update on Potential Waterway Contamination Threat

Steve Howie, Kaufman County Emergency Management Coordinator, has received a crucial update regarding the potential waterway contamination issue that arose in the wake of the fire at the Sherwin Williams company in Garland on August 7.

Please Visit Historic Hillcrest Cemetery, But Be Cautious!

Staff Writer ***Please read this important announcement and then continue reading for more historical information about Hillcrest Cemetery. Thank You!