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. You may enter via entrances in the front or through Handicap accessible doors, located at the back of City Hall. Reserved parking for seniors is available 9:00-2:00.

5 Tips to Raise Happy, Healthy Baby Chicks

Set yourself and your backyard chickens up for success by doing your homework before buying chicks this spring It’s that time of year – you are starting to see displays at local feed stores advertising chicks.

The LUMBERYARD CAFÉ—Edgewood, Texas

Established in 2011, our restaurant is named after the LUMBERYARD that served our Community for many years. Our food is locally sourced and handmade in our “scratch” kitchen.

CAROL BURNETT Is Now Ninety (90) Years Young!

Last year, Carol Burnett was still appearing on television— appeared in episodes of Better Call Saul. To get her “into” the flow of the show, she was introduced in a grocery store. Of course, just about anyone who has ever watched “comedy television” should have recogweek, nized her!

Forney ISD & Representative Keith Bell “Our Kids are More Than a Test:” TX HB4402

On Thursday, April 20, 2023, Forney ISD Superintendent Dr. Justin Terry, Board President Greg Pharris, and Chief Learning Officer Dr. Judy Webber testified in Austin in support of Texas House Bill 4402.

North Forney Band Receives Gold Medals at NTCA

On Saturday, April 15th, 2023 the North Forney Indoor Winds & Percussion competed in the North Texas Colorguard Association Championship. The NTCA Championship is the culmination of a season of five contests that began in February.

News from area colleges. . .

More than 450 University of Dallas undergraduate students were named to the fall 2022 Dean’s List for earning a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Jaid Lehew of Terrell Located in one of the largest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas of the U.S.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

We all know this wonderful saying, and as is common in these types of sayings, there is a truth in them. And since April is almost over, it’s time to look for those flowers!

Kimberly Kelly and Corey Graves Named Teachers of the Year

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 District Teachers of the Year! They were chosen by a panel of judges with representatives from businesses, the community, and retired educators. The district is proud to have you represent Forney ISD!

City Nature Challenge Returns to Texas for the Eighth Year

The City Nature Challenge is back in full force for the eighth year. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), through the Texas Nature Trackers program, invites all Texans to participate Friday, April 28, through Sunday, May 1, in a friendly competition between 15 Texas metropolitan areas.