Did You Know?

A growing emphasis on STEM has emerged within the educational sector over the last decade or more. Schools and students have put forth extraordinary effort into fostering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in curriculums and through personal pursuits.

City of Forney Approves New Severe Weather Outdoor Warning System

The City of Forney’s new outdoor warning system will have twelve siren towers strategically placed around Forney city limits. Installation and testing of this new system is expected to be completed by the end of summer 2022.

Downtown Mesquite Earns 2022 Main Street America National Accreditation

For the third consecutive year, Downtown Mesquite has earned the prestigious Accredited Main Street America program designation. Main Street America, founded in 1980, focuses on preservation through economic development in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.

Welcome to Summer!

When it is “July hot” in June, inside activities become more popular unless you have access to the beach or a swimming pool!

Spring 2022 Graduates Announced at University of Alabama

The University of Alabama awarded 5,907 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies on May 6-8, 2022. With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made.

Sam Houston State University Spring 2022 Grads List

The following Forney area students received degrees during the 2022 Spring semester at Sam Houston State University.

LeTourneau University Announces Spring 2022 President’s List

The following students were named to the Spring 2022 President’s List at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. The President’s List recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester to receive this honor. LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven D.

How to Cut Costs on Your Summer Road Trip

The most memorable road trips are often the byproduct of ample planning. Careful examinations of maps months before a trip begins can help vacationers find the best sights to see and uncover must-visit restaurants. In fact, many people find pre-trip planning nearly as enjoyable as the trip itself.

Learn About Butterflies, Bring Them to Your Garden

A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service online learning course on butterflies is now available. The course covers butterfly biology, how to identify different species and what plants will attract them to a garden. The cost for the course is $25, and it is available at https://tx.ag/ALLButterfly.

TVCC Looking for Pharmacy Tech Students

Are you looking for an exciting career in the Pharmacy Technician Field? Then Trinity Valley Community College has the opportunity for you with classes enrolling for the fall semester.