Child Car Seats Save Lives But Nearly Half Are Misused

Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the nation, so the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding parents that one of the most important things they can do to protect children is to properly install and use a car seat.

The First Day of Fall, Finally!

We will officially enter the autumnal equinox at 8:03 p.m., September 22, 2022. And I think I speak for all of Forney, and Texas as a matter of course, Hallelujah! This Summer of 2022 has been a trying one for man, animals, and plants alike.

PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY UPDATE

For several months, the FHPL has been involved with a project to “spruce up” Prairie View Cemetery on the east side of town and to find and mark graves that have never had, or have lost, their markers.

Mary Whitehurst Replies To Article

Evening, Don. I just read your article on “Pickle Ball.” I am a little behind in my reading, but the blessing is that your articles don’t need to be read in sequence. I heard that the game, “Pickleball,” was named after the family dog, “Pickle.

Dear Memphis

Dear Memphis, I am praying. So help me. I really am. I’m praying for your families. For your ER doctors and nurses. For your wounded. For all who are sad. I’m nobody, Memphis. I’m just a guy. A guy who likes your music. A guy who loves your barbecue.

Rainfall Across Texas Brings Relief, but Drought Remains

Rainfall across Texas and cooler temperatures provided agricultural producers some relief from drought and extreme heat over recent weeks, but most areas remain in a moisture deficit, according to the Texas state climatologist and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomists.

Kaufman County Partners With City of Terrell to Manage Unprecedented Growth

Faced with record-setting growth throughout the county, the Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court today entered into a partnership with the City of Terrell that will help manage the ever-increasing demands new developments place on county services.

Fingerprints on the Mirror

So I finally made it. Man, how I’ve waited for this stage in life. After years of being pregnant, breastfeeding, snuggling little ones in the middle of the night and cleaning up LEGOs off the floor day and night (after first stepping on them) I’m finally here. Free at last. Free at last. Free. At.

Forney Percussion Brings Home the Silver

The Forney High School Band Drumline had their first competition of the season on Saturday at Pennington Field in Bedford. They were rewarded with a 2nd Place (Silver Medal Trophy) in the 6A Advance Category. The Competition provided the students with valuable feedback about their performance.

Mesquite’s Clear the Shelter Event Places 50 Animals in New Homes

Mesquite Animal Services placed 50 animals in new homes during the Clear the Shelter adoption event on Saturday, Aug. 27. Adoption fees were waived for the day as part of the nationwide event. All adopted pets were sterilized, vaccinated, and microchipped.