Latham Bakery Hosts Cookies for CASA

Latham Bakery sold cookies for CASA throughout the month of April and raised over $1200 for Lone Star CASA with their cookie sales.

Labor Force and Number Employed Also Reach Record Highs

Texas achieved 26 consecutive months of growth in total nonfarm employment in April 2023, with the state again eclipsing records for the largest civilian labor force and greatest number of people employed in state history.

Thank You to All Who Served

Last week, we at FEF were proud to celebrate the hard work that our graduates have done for the last 13 years. But this week - the week between Memorial Day and D-Day - it’s worth considering all those that came before us that made all of this possible.

Eternally Young— ROLAND TYLER—Moves On!

PART ONE Staff Writer For five decades, ROLAND TYLER has been a constant picture of what a “perfect Forney citizen” should be. He has worshipped, worked, served, socialized, and witnessed. I am proud to have known him and called him, FRIEND!

FISD 2023 Graduation

Photos Courtesy of Larry Golden

Egg Prices Plummet as Supplies Outpace Demand

Egg prices appear to be taking a supply and demand market-driven tumble, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Baseball Rules Don’t Change Very Often.....

Quote: “Elements of baseball that have been treasured by purists are going to undergo some drastic changes.” Do you think that quote originated when changes took place between Fall of 2022 and Spring of 2023? If you said, “YES,” you are wrong!

FINANCIAL FOCUS

To help achieve your financial goals, you may need to invest in the financial markets throughout your life. However, at times your investment expectations may differ from actual returns, triggering a variety of emotions. So, what are reasonable expectations to have about your investments?

The Scoop On Seniors

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney is located at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. You may enter at the front or through Handicap accessible doors, located at the back of City Hall. Reserved parking for seniors is available 9:00-2:00.

Enhance Staycations with Themed Fun Days

Staycations are an option for budget-conscious vacationers or people who simply do not want to travel too far from home due to mobility issues or other restrictions. Enhancing staycations with entertaining themes can improve the fun factor.