The FHS Wind Ensemble Wins Best in Show at the Peak Music Festival

A review of the 2022 2023 Forney High School Band season shows a group of students who excelled in their craft and brought home multiple honors to their school and community. In the Fall, the Marching Band received a top ten ranking in the State UIL Marching Contest.

Mesquite Police Department Presents Meritorious Awards

Each year, the Mesquite Police Department honors its employees through a presentation of awards for superior public service to the Mesquite community. On April 17, top awards were presented to Jeremy Epperson as Officer of the Year, and Esmeralda Montante as Civilian of the Year.

Forney ISD Named the Best Community for Music Education for the 9th Straight Year

Forney ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the 9th year in a row.

Has It Really Been That Long?

1964…..I have never forgotten the first time I heard the “BEATLES” singing group, and their first time to perform in our country was 1964…..”I Want To Hold Your Hand”…..”She Loves You, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” (alltime best seller in the U. K.) (And, I thought their hair was really long!) 2001…..Right...

Texas 4-H Volunteer Believes in the Program’s Future Opportunities

Thirty-two years and going strong as a Texas 4-H volunteer, Linda Brinlee may have been trained as an electrical engineer, but her heart belonged to the 4-H program once she found it. Brinlee grew up in the small cow town of Plano.

My Brother-In-Law Just “Loves” PEEPS Candies!

They Are Not My Favorites! I really enjoy candies that have chocolate and nougat and nuts as their chief components.

Texas Strawberry Season Better Than Recent Years

Texas strawberry growers expect better yields and quality following back-toback disappointing seasons, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Like many people, you may try to stay healthy by exercising regularly, following a good diet and avoiding dangerous activities.

The Scoop On Senior

Seniors The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney welcomes you at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are entrances in the front and also through Handicap accessible doors located at the back of City Hall. Reserved parking for seniors is available 9:00-2:00.

How to Ensure a Relaxing Day for Mom This Mother’s Day

The unconditional love and undying patience moms exhibit as they raise their children is worthy of more than just a single day of appreciation in May.