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County Welcomes New Elections Administrator

News Staff

Thu, 08/19/2021 - 05:00

With elections being one of the most important functions of the county, the role of an Elections Administrator is extremely vital in maintaining election integrity.

Forney ISD Begins New Program Focused on Real Life Student Success

Forney Isd

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

Forney Independent School District is introducing a new program for intermediate and middle school students focused on developing a plan and purpose for each student.

City of Forney Seeking Neighborhoods to Participate in National Night Out

News Staff

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

The City of Forney is looking for neighborhoods interested in hosting gatherings for National Night Out, on Tuesday, October 5th. What is National Night Out? National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

School is Starting Soon

Billie Kasper

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

The last weekend before school starts on Monday, August 16 is directly in the front windshield. However, the teachers in Forney ISD have been going at it since August 2 and the new teachers have been involved since July 26.

Say it ain’t so, Sgt. Pepper!

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

Liverpool’s Mayor, Joanne Anderson, labelled the decision “incomprehensible” and expressed strongly that she is “Hugely concerned and disappointed by the decision to delete Liverpool’s World Heritage Status, especially since the decision comes a decade after UNESCO last visited the city and...

Steve Davis—Finishing Strongly, Still in Forney

Don Themer

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

Last week, we left Steve back in Taiwan (seems he liked it there) with President Nixon still in office. Steve relates that Taiwan was dismissed from the United Nations, with China replacing them.

Things About Which To Think

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

One day, years ago, a student who was noticeably shy, but studious and “old” for his age, slowly sidled up to my desk after the final bell of the school day had rung and asked, “How do you know so much stuff?

Remember IAN KINSLER, Texas Rangers 2nd Baseman?

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

By the time you read this article, the 2021 Olympic Baseball Games will probably be history! And, unless you have read or listened very closely, or are an Olympic events fanatic, you will probably not know about the information I seek to provide in this story!

Mesquite Police Department Promotes Stephen Biggs to Rank of Captain

News Staff

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

Mesquite Police Department Interim Police Chief David Faaborg announced the promotion of Lieutenant Stephen Biggs to the rank of Captain.

Walk Across Texas! Program Turns 25 Years Young

Paul Schattenberg

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

Walk Across Texas!, a community-based program helping Texans of all ages adopt a physically active lifestyle, just turned 25 years old – and it’s still going strong.