Did You Know?

Heavy alcohol consumption is linked to a greater risk for a variety of health conditions. According to the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence, Inc., 75 percent of esophageal cancers are attributable to chronic excessive alcohol consumption.

Hey, Don, Do You Want To Go Fishing?

I “loved” to fish already when I was a little boy— caught my first catfish when I was six years old and Grandpa Schroeder took my Dad, my Cousin (Doug), and me to some relative’s pond in Okarche, Oklahoma, after buying bait shrimp at Eischen’s grocery store (yes, the same folks, who are famous for...

Seventh Annual Texas City Nature Challenge Encourages Citizen Scientists to Record Nature Observations

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), through the Texas Nature Trackers program, invites Texans to participate in the seventh annual City Nature Challenge, Friday, April 29 through Monday, May 2.

When We WASTE WATER, Do We DIMINISH the World’s Supply?

My plumber once told me that if we would only flush the toilet when it was “really” necessary, and if we would “fix” leaky toilets, we could save untold thousands of gallons of water and help future generations.

Please, Don’t Touch the Wildlife

With more people enjoying the outdoors this spring season, you may start to notice more wildlife in your backyard, neighborhood or surrounding areas. Species including birds, deer and snakes are active this time of year and their young can be mistaken as abandoned.

Forney ISD Named the Best Community for Music Education for the Eighth Straight Year

Forney, TX - For the eighth straight year, Forney ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Forney ISD High School Bands Earn Top Honors at the UIL Region 3 Concert and Sightreading Contest

Mesquite, Texas - Several Forney High School bands and North Forney High School Bands recently competed in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Region 3 Concert and Sightreading Contest at Mesquite Poteet High School in Mesquite, Texas and received several honors.

The Scoop On Seniors

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney welcomes you at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please enter the front or through Handicap accessible doors located at the back of City Hall where reserved parking for seniors is also available.

Terrell Man Assaults Wife with Handgun

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today, a Kaufman County jury has found Julius Erving Chapman, 41, guilty for the offense of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Mesquite Announces New Adopt-a-Spot Program

The City of Mesquite in partnership with Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) has launched a new Clean City Initiative Program called Adopt-a-Spot.