Young Marines Honors Jacqueline Bracey of Heartland as Adult Volunteer of the Year

In observance of National Volunteer Month in April, the Young Marines named Heartland resident Jacqueline Bracey as Young Marines Adult Volunteer of the Year for Division 4. She is the Unit Commander for the Kaufman County East Young Marines who meet in Crandall.

Forney Chamber of Commerce to Host 35th Annual Civic Auction & Casino Night

The Forney Chamber of Commerce will host their 35th Annual Civic Auction & Casino Night on Saturday, April 29 at The Venue at Rusted Rail Golf Club in Crandall.

Shining Moments in Spring

The way a shaft of Spring sunlight moves through the air is sometimes a surprise to the viewer. Light in the sky illuminates but a shaft of light is special unto itself.

Why Didn’t Two Of Jesus’ Disciples Recognize Him On The Road To Emmaus?

“They didn’t recognize him because he was probably wearing raggedy clothes, and it didn’t look like Jesus,” says Cory, 9. Maybe his clothes were different. We simply don’t know. It’s possible, but I think there’s a more probable explanation.

We Like to Party (We Like, We Like to Party)

Last night was one for the ages. I was surprised. We were carded as soon as we walked in the door. It was a very exclusive place, too. They had to buzz you inside through a locked door. Very speakeasy. It was a packed house! So much activity everywhere. Lots to see. Of course, there was drama.

Fitting Conclusion

And, since HISTORY usually involves “ old folks and events,” such as Harry Power and his good buddy, Don Themer, I will close with some “tidbits” he recently sent to me, since, as he too often says: “Themer, we are closing in on ‘old age’.” (1) “It is weird being the same age as old people.

After House Vote Signaling Opposition to School Choice, Gov. Greg Abbott Says the Fight Isn’t Over

Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday he was not discouraged after the Texas House took a key vote rejecting one his highest priorities this legislative session. The House voted 86-52 on Thursday to amend the budget to ban state funding for “school vouchers or other similar programs.

Governor Abbott Appoints Kaufman County DA to Special Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley to serve a second term on the Texas Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council.

Beach Boys Tribute

For those of you who are weekly readers of The Forney Messenger, you might be thinking, “Themer is slipping; he has already written about this group.” But hold on!

Celebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks with Special April Events

The Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks is in full swing as spring brings more Texans outdoors. To commemorate 100 years, every state park will host at least one special community event during the 2023 Centennial year, along with regular park events all year long.