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Texas State-Fish Art Contest Reveals 2022 Winners

News Staff

Thu, 05/19/2022 - 05:00

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is pleased to announce the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest winners for 2022. The Fish Art Contest is part of an international conservation education program designed to foster youth interest in fish, fisheries and fishing.

Voters Approve School Bond, Re-Elect Dobbs and Traylor to Their Offices

Misty Holler

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Local citizens came out to the polls last Saturday, May 7, to wrap up the Joint Election for the City of Forney and Forney Independent School District. On the ballot, Forney ISD proposed a $1.29 billion bond referendum to address the unprecedented growth in the district.

Forney City Manager Select New Chief of Police

News Staff

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

After national recruitment and a thorough interview process, the City of Forney is excited to announce the hiring of Carrie White as the next Chief of Police for the Forney Police Department.

Run for the Roses

Billie Kasper

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

May 7, 2022 was the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby, the “fastest two minutes in horse racing.” This year the winner was Rich Strike, a horse with the second-longest odds-to-win in Derby history.

Mesquite City Council Approves Stronger Regulations on Short Term Rentals

News Staff

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

After an increasing number of concerns raised by residents living near short term rental properties, the Mesquite City Council passed a series of measures to address concerns with parking, noise, commercial events and disorderly conduct at these properties.

Kristal Burke Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

News Staff

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Kristal Burke of Forney, Texas, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Burke was initiated at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

North Texas Food Bank Fights Hunger in Kaufman County for 40 Years

News Staff

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Forty years ago, four women pledged to fight hunger in North Texas.

Forney Student-Athlete Earns ASU Athletics Postseason Award

News Staff

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Eighteen Angelo State University student-athletes, including Cassidy Hill of Forney, received a variety of individual postseason awards at the annual Holland’s Sports Banquet hosted by the ASU Athletic Department and sponsored by Holland’s Jewelry.

The Positive Effects of Gardening on Mental Health

Paul Schattenberg

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Getting outdoors and gardening can do more than just provide some physical activity and produce food for the table; it can be beneficial to the mind as well.

Self-Eliminating Genes Tested on Mosquitoes

Adam Russell

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have tested a technology to make temporary genetic modifications in mosquitoes. The modifications self-delete over time.