Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market Debuts June 12

The new Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market will begin on June 12. The weekly marketplace of fresh produce and creative artisans will take place Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through November 27 at Front Street Station. For more details, visit www.downtownmesquitetx.com.

How Are People Like Fields Ready To Harvest?

“There is a really big group of people ready to be told about God,” says Marissa, 12. Learning to act like Jesus is learning how to think outside the box. It begins by seeing differently. Seeing people as a great harvest is viewing them through Kingdom-of-God eyes.

The BIRDS of Spring

I really enjoy our backyard out here in one of the still somewhat rural areas of Forney, as I watch with amazement the numerous birds fly to-and-fro and build nests, catch insects, conduct “courting rituals,” and rest on limbs really close to me if I hold still enough!

Soccer in Dallas Wouldn’t Have Been the Same

He was born and “early” raised in Manchester area, England, but Michael Lawrence Renshaw answered a call in 1968 to “come to Dallas to join with a newly forming soccer club, called THE DALLAS TORNADO in the North American Soccer League.

Local Author Publishes Study of Revelation: Finally Home

Forney resident, John Wayne Gaylord has authored a “verse by verse journey through the book of Revelation” entitled Finally Home.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, June 3rd CP Wigs & Beauty 13960 FM 548 Suite 120

Summertime is Here!

The beginning of summer is magical for many people simply because of the promise it holds--days and days of moderately scheduled activities followed by open days with no schedule at all.

New Texas State Park Reservation Features Bring Opportunities for Summer Adventure

Find adventure with friends and family this summer at a Texas State Park. Two new features, now available on the Texas State Park Online Reservations webpage, make it easier than ever to plan spontaneous camping trips.

News from area colleges. . . Bethany College Announces Dean’s Academic Honor Roll For Fall 2020

Bethany College has released the Academic Dean’s Honor Roll for Fall 2020. Students must be enrolled full-time with a semester grade point average of at least 3.50, to qualify. Colten Reynolds, General Studies

News from area colleges. . . Dallin Womack named to University of Utah Spring 2021 Dean’s List

The University of Utah congratulates more than 8,700 students who were named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours during any one term.