In the Market for a New or Used Car? Keep These 4 Tips in Mind

If you’re in the market for a new or used car… you’re not in luck. According to CarGurus, the average price of a used car in mid-May of 2021 was over $25,000, nearly $5,000 more than the previous year.

Forney High School Cheer Squad Earns Numerous Awards at NCA Camp

In preparation for the 2021-2022 athletic and cheer season, the varsity, junior varsity (JV), and freshman cheerleading squads from Forney High School attended the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) summer training camp on June 10-13, 2021 at The Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center in...

Great News - The Forney Senior Center Is Reopening

The Layden Senior Center (in Forney) will be opening at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, July 6 on the first floor of the Forney City Hall. The Center will remain open Monday through Friday until 2:00 PM and there is parking for seniors in the rear of the City Hall.

Mesquite Addresses Illegal Fireworks, Gunfire and DWI for Independence Day Holiday

In advance of July 4th, the City of Mesquite has announced it will aggressively address the illegal possession or use of fireworks, as well as celebratory gunfire and driving while intoxicated (DWI) through its “Celebrate Safely” campaign.

Mesquite Approves New Rules and

As a part of its new Clean City Initiative, the Mesquite City Council approved new requirements for its solid waste customers that go into effect October 1, which include trash being secured in trash bags within an approved trash container, specific times on when the trash can be set out for...

Kaytlin Millikin Graduates From Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University awarded 1,206 degrees May 7, 8 in three ceremonies taking place in Wildcat Stadium. Because the university did not conduct a December 2020 graduation ceremony, May Commencement included both December 2020 and May 2021 graduates.

Taylor Childress of Forney Named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List at Mississippi College

The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the dean’s list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system.

Forney Student-Athlete Makes LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll at Angelo State University

More than 160 Angelo State University student-athletes and student-athletic trainers have been recognized for their academic achievements during the 2021 spring semester with places on the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll, including Cassidy Hill of Forney.

Declare Your Financial Freedom

Independence Day is almost here. And as we make progress in moving past the COVID-19 pandemic, more of us will be able to enjoy Fourth of July activities. However you observe the holiday, it’s important to recognize all the liberties we enjoy in this country.

New Monarch Butterfly Conservation License Plate Available for Texas Drivers

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launched the longawaited Monarch Butterfly conservation license plate on June 21 that will raise money to help conserve monarch butterflies and other native Texas, nongame, at-risk species.