BROOKS STREET: Why was this name chosen?

By DON THEMER, FHPL Board Member Brooks Street runs between College Avenue and Church Street and intersects with Bois d’Arc and Center Streets.

What Is PICKLEBALL?

How did this game come to be? Answer, according to what I read, three Washington fathers, around the mid-1960s, grew tired of hearing their children complain about, “I’m BORED!” So, the dads invented a tennis, badminton, table tennis mixture game to stop the complaints!

What is a FERAL HOG?

“FERAL HOGS are the #1 nuisance animal in Texas,” according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Why are they branded with that label? Answer: They cause around 125 million dollars ($125,000,000.

The Sinner

I am going to hell. There is no getting around it. I stole something. I am not proud of this. I am ashamed to even write these words. Before I say anything else, it’s important for you to know that I am not a thief. I was raised in a moral home. I was a Boy Scout.

Joy and Sorrow

Tonight the sunset was beyond spectacular. It sat low and sinking in the sky in every shade of orange imaginable, plus a dozen or so hues that haven’t been invented yet.

Karl Zook Appointed as Forney Assistant City Manager

City Manager Charles Daniels has appointed Karl Zook as Assistant City Manager, effective immediately. Mr. Zook has served as the City Engineer since February 2019. Before joining the City of Forney, Mr. Zook served as Assistant Director/City Engineer for the City of Surprise, Arizona.

New Forney ISD Safety Coordinator Organizes Active Shooter Training for County

After almost 20 years in law enforcement and an additional 6 years as the Kaufman County Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, Debi Nixon joins Forney ISD as the Safety and Security Coordinator.

August Gardening Chores

Tommy Phillips County Extension Agent Agriculture & Natural Resources Kaufman CountyWell the dog days of summer are here for sure! Hard to believe that there is anything gardening related that can be done in this heat - but there is and if done will reap great rewards now and into the fall.

Talty Police Department Expands

The Talty Police Department is growing along with the city itself and is pleased to announce the additions and promotion of several officers. Police Chief Carmack has promoted Juan Vitar as Sargent of the Talty Police Department.

Awnings Can Make Outdoor Spaces More Comfortable

Many homeowners are eager to step outdoors upon the return of warm weather. Outdoor living spaces have grown in popularity as more and more homeowners embrace opportunities to entertain and lounge around in their yards.