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

Mesquite to Host Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 5

The City of Mesquite, in partnership with American Legion Post 504 and VFW Post 8785, will host a Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Mesquite Veterans Memorial, 403 S Galloway Ave, beginning at 11 a.m. The program will include remarks by various community leaders and military veterans,...

Common Banking Scams and How to Avoid Them

Many people see email as a convenient and effective way to receive information. Popular banks have even started using email as a primary method of communication to send account updates to their customers.

The Love Goddess is No Longer With Us!

I have been to a few live “stand-up comedians shows,” but for the most part, I have just seen them on television.

New Moon Marks End of Monarch-Spotting Season

A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert wants Texans to know that time is running out to spot monarch butterflies on their annual migration to Mexico.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Here’s an interesting statistic: Some 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a 2021 survey by Age Wave and Edward Jones. Both before and during retirement, what steps can you take to avoid burdening your loved ones in the future?