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The Scoop On Seniors

News Staff

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 05:00

A guide to cooking with kids Children may start their culinary careers crafting mud pies in their backyards, but that creativity and imagination soon may translate into foods they can actually eat.

Grants are Open

Grants are Open!

Billie Kasper

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 05:00

Hear ye! Hear ye! The grant application window has opened for the teachers and staff in Forney-ISD!! What does this mean, you ask?

Kaufman Covid-19 Vaccine Sites

News Staff

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 05:00

Shops at Terrell, Suite # 103, 301 Tanger Dr. in Terrell, TX (I-20 @ SH 34) COVID-19 testing and Pfizer vaccinations are available at the Shops at Terrell, formerly Tanger Outlets at 301 Tanger Dr., Ste. #103 (I-20 @ SH 34).

Thoughts Become Things

News Staff

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 05:00

The Forney Messenger (USPS 573-460) is published every Thursday by Forney Messenger, Inc., 201 West Broad St., Forney, TX 75126.

Don’t Make Me Call My Flying Monkeys

Dina Moon

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 05:00

Ah, late September in Texas. Can you feel it? Finally, we can all walk outside and take a deep breath without fear our lungs will liquify in the stifling heat. It’s time for things to happen.

Forney Economic Development Corporation to Host Job Fair

News Staff

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 05:00

The Forney Economic Development Corporation, Forney Chamber of Commerce, and Workforce Solutions invite all local business to participate in a community job fair. Businesses in all industries are encouraged to attend to connect with potential employees.

Forney High School 2021 Homecoming

News Staff

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 05:00

Freshman Knights Bryson Dahlem (on Right) Brandon Gee (on left) Freshman Dames Lexi Drogos (Middle) Makayla Reeves (Not Pictured) Sophomore Dukes Jacob Bohmer (far left) Alijah Merkson (far right) Sophomore Duchesses Natalie McMennamy (middle left) Madisyn Swant (middle right) Junior Princes Keller...

Representative Keith Bell Nominates Forney Graduate Andrew Gilbert For The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program

News Staff

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 05:00

Representative Keith Bell has formally nominated Andrew Gilbert for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP).

Crandall ISD Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

News Staff

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 05:00

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Mesquite Names Park in Honor of Former Mayor Mike Anderson

News Staff

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 05:00

On September 20, the Mesquite City Council passed a resolution naming the future park on Emporium Square in honor of Mike Anderson who served as Mayor from 1997 to 2007. Mike Anderson Park will include a soccer field, cricket field, and volleyball fields.