Thanks for the Memories

Have you heard of Simplicity by September? No? Maybe you know it as Junk Free July? Organized in October? Less Mess March? It’s ok. Clearly, we’ve got some work to do. There’s a movement going on in the world. We GenXers have hit the wall.

Kaufman County Receives Distinguished Service Award From Texas Historical Commission

The Kaufman County Historical Commission (CHC) has been awarded a 2021 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission (THC). This annual award affirms Kaufman CHC appointees for managing well-rounded history and preservationrelated programs that enrich Texas communities.

BBB Warning: Employment and Online Purchase Scams Commonly Target College Students and Young Adults

During this time of the year, college students are preparing for the upcoming semester and purchasing required items such as textbooks, laptops, meal plans and budgeting for other living expenses.

Big Time Texas Hunts, Entries Open for 2022-23 Season

This season, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH) program is offering Texans some of the very best hunting opportunities in the state. Ten premium guided hunt packages are offered in this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts drawing.

TVCC Offering Course from Arrest to Trial

Trinity Valley Community College Professor Donna Bennett is teaming up with the Adult and Continuing Education program to offer an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge on what it means to go from arrest to trial.

Phone Bills are About to go up for Some in Texas. Here’s why.

By Cecilia Lenzen Texas Tribune Some Texans can expect their phone bills to go up starting this month after the Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted a rate hike in July.

NORTH FORNEY HIGH SCHOOL BAND

This past weekend North Forney High School Band showcased their talents in the 11th Annual March-A-Thon. Over 100 students took to the streets in the Windmill Farms, Travis Ranch and Devonshire neighborhoods, performing at lawn concerts and entertaining the community.

Forney ISD Names Mr. Cary Griffin Media Suite at City Bank Stadium

Cary Griffin, a community leader, business owner and avid volunteer, took his pursuits to heart as he connected the Forney community through his writing and volunteer work. In 1972, Cary and his wife, Judy, became the owners of the Forney Messenger.

Tear Off the Rearview Mirror

By Bryan Golden When driving in your car, the rearview mirror lets you see what is coming up behind you. On the road, vehicles in back of you can follow too closely, hit you, or pass you. But if you try driving by looking only in the mirror you won’t get very far before you crash.

Busy as a Bee

The first week of school has been completed, and the busyness of the new school year and the extracurricular activities that are already happening resembles a bee hive in full swing.