Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoys Another Successful Collection Season

The 2025 Toyota Share-Lunker program powered forward with another excellent collection season for the fifth consecutive year. Anglers provided 14 Legacy Class ShareLunkers from nine different public lakes across the state of Texas. Another new waterbody recorded its first Legacy Class fish, and O.H.

Nearly Final Look: Forney Eateries in “OLDER DAYS”

Messenger Staff Writer **Note: Several years ago (‘70s), when I was busy trying to stamp out “ain’t got no” and “them books” and “Me and her are going” and “The dog got spaded” and “She come and eat some biscuits,” a fellow teacher said as she was exiting after a long day in the classroom, “Themer,...

North Central Texas Council of Governments Welcomes Todd Little as New Leader

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has selected Ellis County Judge Todd Little as its next Executive Director. Little succeeds Mike Eastland, becoming NCTCOG’s third Executive Director in its 59-year history.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Launches “Better Outside” Podcast

Plug in some headphones or turn up your car radio because the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching a new podcast — “Better Outside.

Forney ISD Announces Exciting Lineup of Summer Camps for 2025

Forney ISD is thrilled to offer a diverse lineup of dynamic and enriching summer camps for students of all ages and interests.

State Fair of Texas Unveils 2025 Commemorative Theme Art, “Texas Shines Bright”

There is so much to see and do at the State Fair of Texas, but for this year’s Commemorative Art, “Texas Shines Bright,” we decided to step back and focus our spotlight on our Texan ambassador.

Trinity Valley SBDC Named 2025 Center of the Year

The Trinity Valley Small Business Development Center (TVCC SBDC), hosted by Trinity Valley Community College, continued TVCC’s winning tradition by earning the prestigious SBDC of the Year Award was awarded by the North Texas SBDC at the 2025 Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business...

We Stayed in Forney to Dine!

We frequently dine at local establishments as we take “daytrips” as often as possible!

OUTDOORS

When I crossed the Red River north of Paris last week, heading north to spend a couple of days at the Choctaw Hunting Lodge with some great old friends and a few new ones, “Ole’ Red was as high as I’d seen her in a long time.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Marriage is more than a ceremony — it’s a union of families and finances. When you and your partner are honest with each other about money and financial goals, it can help build trust, leverage your strengths and help pave the way for a financial happily ever after.