St. Patrick’s Day Party Planning

Each March 17, and even in the days surrounding that date, the world is awash in kelly green. That’s because it is once again time to pay homage to the patron saint of Ireland and perhaps engage in a little spirited revelry. St. Patrick’s Day is an opportunity to honor St.

If at First You Don’t Succeed…

In the last two years I’ve had to step out of my comfort zone. Then again, I’ve stepped right into it. There’s both, and it’s all mostly good. In stepping out, I’ve sold and bought houses and cars. I’ve negotiated with air conditioner technicians and auto mechanics.

What Do Pets See in Color?

The popular notion that pets see in black and white, notably dogs, is false. People once thought that their furry companions couldn’t see the color spectrum.

Annual Community-Wide Fish Fry Dinners Return to St. Martin Catholic Parish

A tradition spanning more than two decades returned to the Forney area this week. The local council of the Knights of Columbus kicked off its annual Fish Fry Dinners last Friday night, held annually in the Parish Hall of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Parish.

Forney ISD Holds Dual Language Academy Spanish Spelling Bee

Thursday night February 16th, Forney ISD held the 2023 Dual Language Academy Spanish Spelling Bee. 17 students from grades 3 through 8 competed for the top honor of District Spelling Bee Champion. The winners will go on to compete and represent Forney ISD at Region 10 on March 3rd, 2023.

E! Terrell Entertainment Series

Chester Gregory (actor, singer, song-writer), born in Gary Indiana, was inspired to become an artist by a performer from the same town—Michael Jackson!

Wranglers and Rhinestones!

Get your boots polished and your blue jeans starched! And bring out the sparkling accessories to brighten up the evening! The first Saturday in April brings the 5th Annual Casino Night for the Forney Education Foundation. This year’s event will be held at Silver Saloon in Terrell, April 1, 2023.

Some More GOLD from the Farmers National Bank

in Forney Herald Staff Writer The Farmers National Bank always looked to me like a bank from the “Westerns” I so liked to watch on television— Wyatt Earp, Gunsmoke, Have Gun Will Travel, The Rifleman, Bonanza, Wagon Train, Bat Masterson, The Lawman— your appetite for “Westerns” whetted yet?

Invasive, Non-Native and Native Texas Tree Species Explained

The tree landscape in Texas is made up of a variety of species. From ponderosa pines in West Texas to oaks in Central Texas to dogwoods in East Texas, trees play a vital role in the ecosystem and provide countless benefits. But, what about species that cause negative impacts – invasive species?

Forney ISD Adding Six New Career & Technology Education (CTE) Programs for 2023-2024

Several new programs have been added to the already robust career and technical education opportunities for high school students at Forney ISD.