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

News Staff

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 05:00

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

Vina Buuck

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 05:00

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

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Hunting Regulations Changes for 2022-23

News Staff

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 05:00

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the 2022-23 season at its public meeting held March 24 in Austin.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

News Staff

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 05:00

Spa Lotus Beauty Bar 603 East Broad Street Photo: Lenny McKinney

Wildflower Photography: A Matter of Perspective

Paul Schattenberg

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 05:00

As wildflowers, including the state flower the bluebonnet, return to the Texas landscape and on roadsides throughout the state, many people will want to take this opportunity to get some photos of their colorful display.

3 Steps to Creating a Family Communication Emergency Plan

News Staff

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 05:00

Chaos can quickly set in when natural disasters strike. People who are in the eye of the storm or those with loved ones who are potentially in danger may spend hours, if not days, trying to get in touch with friends and family to determine if everyone is alright.

Understanding Weather Emergencies

News Staff

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 05:00

Weather emergencies can happen at any time of year and in any part of the world. Learning to recognize the most common weather hazards can help people confront adverse weather situations more capably. High temperatures High temperatures are experienced during the summer in many parts of the world.