Dry Weather Tempers Expectations for General White-Tailed Deer Season

With dry weather persisting throughout much of the state, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists expect hunters to see deer consistently frequenting feeders during the start of the general white-tailed deer season.

BBB Warning: Common Scams Impacting Texas Senior Citizens

From Jan. 1–Aug. 31, 2022, Texas consumers over 65 reported over $95,000 lost to scammers and con artists. The top three most-reported scams impacting this age group are online purchase, lottery and phishing scams.

Dewberry Elementary Ceremonially Groundbreaking; Parker to Open Elementary #10

Forney ISD invites our Forney Family to join us for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Mary Lou Dewberry Elementary on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. on Falcon Way. Ms. Dewberry and family will be in attendance for the event.

Sign Up For 2022 Forney Lions Club Angel Tree

Families who need assistance with Christmas gifts for their children and who live within the Forney Independent School District boundaries are invited to attend one of three (3) signups. The signups will be held at First United Methodist Church, 414 W.

Ride Free To Vote

STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places on Election Day, encouraging all eligible voters to participate. The free service is available Tuesday, Nov. 8. All STAR Transit services are available, including Demand Response, Fixed Routes and STARNow.

How We Measure Our Public Schools, Students Matters

Our Public School Testing, Accountability System Needs Reform Schools and testing go hand in hand. We test and grade students to ensure mastery of the content and preparation for the next grade, for college, and for careers.

What a Week That Was!

Last week in Forney ISD, it was Red Ribbon Week for the entire district. With all of the dress up days the same, it made it extra fun to see the creativity across all the schools of the teachers and students.

Everyone Knew Who the JACKRABBITS Were

I can only speak from experience from part of the 1950s and all of the 1960s, and from hearing about other eras. But I do know that a BIG DEAL in Forney social life revolved around FOOTBALL and its associated organizations, clubs, and support groups.

NTMWD’s Wylie Water Treatment Plant IV Earns Texas Optimization Award

The plant is one of 22 conventional water treatment plants in Texas to be recognized in 2022 The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) presented the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) with the prestigious Texas Optimization Program (TOPs) Special Recognition Award for its Wylie...

Forney High School Homecoming Parade October 22