Forney ISD, Forney Education Foundation, and Texas Health Announce Partnership

Forney Independent School District (Forney ISD), the Forney Education Foundation (FEF), and Texas Health Resources announce a multi-year partnership focused on strengthening community health, education and engagement.

Crandall ISD Sophomore Named FFA District Officer, Driven by Passion and Purpose

Jessi Pearson, a sophomore at Crandall High School, has been named a district officer for FFA and will serve as secretary next year. At just 16 years old, Jessi is already president of the Crandall FFA Chapter and has been an active member of the organization for the past decade.

Remembering the Fallen

The significance of Memorial Day is that it honors those Americans who have died while in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.

Seat Belts Only Work if You Wear Them

It doesn’t matter who you are. It doesn’t matter what you do. Everyone needs to buckle up. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement to remind Texas drivers to wear their seat belt every ride, every time.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

May 15, 2025

News from area colleges. . .

The following individuals from your area are among the 2,919 prospective candidates for degree attending University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee commencement exercises Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Milwaukee.

Brittany Chesser: Science with a Heart for Texas Ponds

As Texas’ go-to expert for aquatic vegetation and pond health, Brittany Chesser does more than translate scientific data — she empowers landowners to care for their ponds with confidence and clarity.

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.

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.