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.

Spring is Here

“Spring is a season that teaches us that change can be beautiful.” -Anonymous Spring is a bright promise that everything will be better unless you receive news that the world will shut down due to the COVID outbreak globally. But do you remember what happened?

Final ADDENDUM For Awhile

Staff Writer It was late in the spring, when school was winding down. The Regional Track Meet was over, and no one from Forney had qualified for “State.” We assistant coaches were sitting around the dressing room after an “off-season workout.

FORNEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

I have written bits and pieces about this church during the past years, but periodically I am asked questions that apparently were not answered, or not answered completely, about specific details. So, here goes the final ADDENDUM for a while.

U.S. Dermatology Partners Announces the Opening of Forney, Texas Office

U.S. Dermatology Partners, one of the leading dermatology groups in the country, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office location in Forney, Texas.

Texas Bank and Trust Announces Officer Promotion in Forney Branch

Lee Carter has been promoted to vice president and portfolio manager in Texas Bank and Trust’s Forney branch. Mr. Carter served in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne Division from 2009 to 2012, and began his banking career at the conclusion of his enlistment.

Egg Prices Expected to Go Down After Easter

Egg prices were trending downward in recent months but were rising again based on seasonal demand for Easter, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. David Anderson, Ph.D.