National Support Public Education Day, July 30

There’s no doubt that children are the future of any country, and National Support Public Education Day on July 30 aims to raise awareness about this fact. Education is a basic and important right of all human beings.

RelyOn Credit Union Named Certified Community Development Financial Institution by the Federal Government

RelyOn Credit Union has been named a Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the United States Department of the Treasury. CDFIs are a network of mission-driven institutions that serve and empower lower income communities.

Upholding Texan Values on a National Stage: The Passage of the NDAA

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, serves as a beacon of hope amid the increasing political divisiveness that threatens our nation’s unity.

Forney Youth Attends Junior Leadership School

Forney youth YM/LCpl McDonald, Lawson, and member of Kaufman County East Young Marines attend Young Marine Division 6 Junior Leadership school in TN. He has also recently returned from the Young Marine Division 4 encampment in Louisiana this past week.

GEORGE ADAMS VENNER— Been Here Always!

Staff Writer As long as I can remember, GEORGE VENNER, Sr. has been associated with Forney. Before I knew who he was, I had heard his name upon different occasions as my Dad or other folks of Forney spoke of him and/or his accomplishments and some of his “hijinks.

July FHPL Board of Directors Meeting

Summer Members Meeting Set State Fair Exhibit on Display Through August The meeting was called to order with a quorum by President Debbie Stuart with (members) Charles Beason, Bill Crawley, Tracy Drane, Donna Hervey, Lawrence Higgins, Sarah Potts, L. C.

Beginner Rainwater Harvesting System Tips

Harvesting rainwater conserves resources, can cut water bills and help landscapes through drought, water restrictions A little can go a long way when harvesting rainwater.

Eric Marlon Bishop Helps Hometown Terrell Many Times

I remember the day that Coach Steve Kunkell and I were talking between classes at good ol’ Forney High, and I brought up something about Jamie Fox and that he had done something nice for his hometown of nearby Terrell, Texas.

Junior Master Gardener CornerStone Program Helps Grow Good Kids

Learn, Grow, Eat and Go! curriculum covers gardening, nutrition, cooking, physical activity, more For teachers and community leaders looking for a youth summer education program or a fun, engaging youth education activity for the fall, the Junior Master Gardener program’s Learn, Grow, Eat and Go!

Oh, Deer! Leave Fawns Where You Find Them

AgriLife Extension wildlife specialist encourages Texans not to disturb, remove fawns found alone It’s a tale as old as time: buck meets doe, buck pursues doe and nature takes its course.