Texas Association of Appraisal Districts Issues Guidance

The Texas Association of Appraisal Districts announced another year of sustained growth in Texas real estate values. According to the association, regions around the state have seen increases in values between 10-35 percent since last year.

STEAMing into Summer

What does Forney ISD have that is worth bragging about? The amazing and dedicated educators that are willing to take on projects over the summer to engage students in topics that they are passionate about.

2023 Citizens’ Academy Registration Underway

If you are interested in learning more about Kaufman County law enforcement and the judicial process, the Citizens’ Academy is for you! Simply to to www.kaufmanso.com to register online!

How Old Are They?

TORI SPELLING (50 years): “Victoria Davey Spelling”—American actress and author, who became famous, or more famous, with her character, Donna Martin, in television hit, Beverly Hills, 90210, in 1990.

Aniya Rodgers Is New Member of American Angus Association

Aniya Rodgers, Forney, Texas, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association , reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Memory Book—Seniors of 1998--PROPHECY

Staff Writer **Repeated from last week ..... What follows is the conclusion of one “snip” of each original “paragraph prophecy” for each (graduating) Senior of ’98.

Bet You Couldn’t Beat Craig Breedlove.....

.....He drove 600 Miles Per Hour—Legally! “Unable to stop for more than a mile, his car slammed into telephone poles before landing in a salt pond. BREEDLOVE escaped unscathed.” This quote caught my attention, and immediately I knew about whom the writer was writing.

On Memorial Day, Remember Family & Fellow Veterans Who Have Lost Friends & Loved Ones

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives in military service for all of us in the United States of America.

Snakes: Understand Them, Avoid Them

Snakes, whether we like them or fear them, are becoming more active this time of year and activity will increase as spring temperatures climb.

Have a Second Cup: Coffee Provides Health Benefits

Having that second cup may actually be good for coffee drinkers, according to a discussion of coffee’s preventive and therapeutic benefits to human health in a recent review paper by Texas A&M University researchers.