Mesquite Airport Logistics Center Approved for Phase Two

The Mesquite City Council authorized Dalfen Industrial to enter into phase two of a development agreement adding approximately 1.3 million square feet in three new Class A industrial buildings on 89 acres at 1900 Airport Blvd.

Forney ISD Board Calls for May 2022 Bond

At a special called board meeting on Feb. 17, the Forney ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a May bond referendum proposed by the Facilities Planning Committee. The bond package to go before voters in May will not increase the district’s tax rate.

Crandall ISD Board of Trustees Calls School Bond Election in May

Crandall ISD will have an additional item for voters on the May 7 ballot as school board members approved calling a $400-million bond election at Monday night’s regular meeting.

The Gift We Give Ourselves

I hope that most of you know that I own Flower Basket. And today, you will all learn that my birthday was on Saturday. According to my children, these two facts make it impossible to shop for me (“What are we gonna get a florist the week of Valentine’s Day? Flowers?

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 1 – 29

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29, 2022.

News from area colleges. . .

Emma Hawkins named to the fall 2021 President’s List Emma Hawkins of Forney was named to the fall 2021 President’s List. Hawkins was among more than 1,200 students named a Presidential Scholar. To qualify for Presidential Scholar honors in a given semester, a student must earn a 4.

Notable Figures to Celebrate this Black History Month

Each February, individuals across Canada and the United States celebrate Black History Month. Both nations have much to celebrate, and these are just a few of the individuals who have done much to advance the causes of Black people in the United States and Canada.

News from area colleges. . .

Madeline Burer of Forney Named to the Fall 2021 President’s List at Mississippi College Madeline Burer of Forney was named to the Fall 2021 president’s List at Mississippi College.

Shayna Cash Named Plano Branch Manager

City Bank recently named Shayna Cash as the Branch Manager of the Plano location. She will oversee the daily operations of the branch in Plano. Shayna was previously a Banking Xperience Representative (BXR III) at the Forney branch. “I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve my Forney community.

City of Mesquite Announces New Director of Communications

The City of Mesquite has selected Whitney Golin as the new Director of Communications and Marketing effective Feb. 21.