City of Forney’s New Outdoor Warning System

The City of Forney’s new, twelve tower outdoor warning system has been installed and is fully operational. These towers have been placed strategically throughout city limits to notify residents in the event of an emergency.

Does Breast Cancer Run in Families?

No woman is immune to breast cancer. However, some women with extensive family histories of the disease may wonder if they’re more vulnerable to breast cancer than those without such a link.

Adopt-A-Grant is OPEN!

is There are amazing professional educators in Forney ISD. And they answered the call from the Forney Education Foundation to apply for the teacher-requested grant program. This year, there were 82 grant applications compared to 65 applications last year.

County Tax Sales to Go Online

Delinquent tax foreclosure sales in Kaufman County are moving from live, in-person sales to the world wide web. Starting in November, all tax foreclosure sales will exclusively be conducted online, beginning with the County’s upcoming tax sale tentatively scheduled for November 1, 2022.

Mesquite PumpkinFest to be Held on Oct. 15

The 19th annual Pumpkinfest will be held on Saturday, Oct 15 from noon to 5 p.m. at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road.

Mesquite Hosts 18th Addressing Mesquite Day

On Saturday, Oct. 1, more than 600 volunteers came together throughout Mesquite to complete 70 home projects for residents in need.

Kennedy Sanders Named Forney ISD October Secondary Student of the Month

Congratulations to the Forney ISD Secondary Student of the Month for October. Kennedy Sanders, an 8th grade student at Warren Middle School, was recognized by the Forney ISD Board of Trustees at the board meeting on Monday, October 3, 2022.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

As you go through life, you will likely have long- and short-term financial goals. But how will your strategies for meeting your long-term goals differ from those needed for your short-term ones? If you’re like most people, your biggest long-term goal is achieving a comfortable retirement.

OUTDOORS

WITH LUKE CLAYTON Having been raised on a small farm in northeast Texas, it’s hard for me to look at a hog, feral or domestic, as a pest. But when it comes to feral hogs, I’ve had to change my thinking.

How Can I Remember That Life Is About Living For God?

“I can remind myself life is about living for God by making my bed,” says Kevin, 5.