Jake Palmer Admitted to Utah State University as First-Year College Student

Jake Palmer, from Forney, is one of more than 4,100 students who began their collegiate journey at Utah State University, enrolling in the Fall 2021 semester as a first-year college student. Palmer will attend USU at the USU Main campus.

Forney Student Graduates from Space Camp

Loralai Clark of Forney, TX recently attended Advanced Space Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp®, Space Camp® Robotics™, Aviation Challenge® and U.S. Cyber Camp®. The Rocket Center is a Smithsonian Affiliate and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s Official Visitor Center.

BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for Fraudulent QR Codes

In an effort to minimize physical contact at businesses across the nation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have turned to QR codes to guide customers to their apps, menus, events or package tracking services.

September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For many, the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for them. Nothing could be further from the truth.

How Can I Glorify God?

“I can give all my clothes to charity. Well, at least the ones that don’t fit me,” says Kelsey, 10. When I interviewed former president Jimmy Carter on a Habitat for Humanity project, he said that most people in America don’t even know a poor person.

NORTH FORNEY GAME NIGHT

All photos by JIM KLENKE All photos by JIM KLENKE

Kaufman County Commissioners Pass Resolution Supporting Local Control and Encouraging Vaccinations

Kaufman County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution yesterday in court supporting local control relating to the COVID-19 pandemic safety measures and will continue to encourage all residents to get vaccinated.

City of Forney Hires Director of Human Resources

After a diligent interview process, the City of Forney is excited to announce the hiring of Jamie Holbert as Director of Human Resources. Holbert will be leaving her position as Director of Human Resources for the City of Waxahachie and is expected to join the City of Forney on September 13, 2021.

Stuck in the Middle with You

Back in 1927, when my father was born in the bedroom of his parent’s modest home in Bristol, TX, he was given the name Ted. In this oft-told legendary tale, Granny Stilwell recalled the moment she delivered her 3rd son.

How Can a Wife Submit to Her Husband?

“My mom could mow the yard, feed the dogs, work in the garden and help us with our homework instead of making my dad do it,” says Mary, 8.