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The COOKIE LADY Will Be Missed

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 06/03/2021 - 05:00

It has not been too long ago that I wrote about Mrs. Kost, details about her longtime devotion to and association with her favorite baseball team, and the fact that the Texas Rangers ‘Cookie Lady’ had contracted Covid-19 and was struggling.

Warren Middle School Drumline

Warren Middle School Drumline Finish the Year with First Place Wins

Larry Golden

Thu, 06/03/2021 - 05:00

The Warren Middle School Drumline participated in the Spring North Texas Color Guard Indoor Drumline competition. The Warren Middle School Band is under the direction of Mr. Cody Russell.

Texans Could Carry Handguns Without a Permit Under Bill Headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s Desk

Sami Sparber Texas Tribune

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 05:00

A measure long sought by conservative activists allowing Texans to carry handguns without a license is on the cusp of becoming law after the Texas Senate approved a compromise on the bill Monday, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott has said he would sign the permitless carry proposal into law.

City of Forney Hires New Director of Economic Development

News Staff

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 05:00

After a diligent interview process, the City of Forney and the Forney Economic Development Corporation are excited to announce the hiring of Lynn Spencer as the Director of Economic Development.

You Can’t Handle the Tooth

Dina Moon

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 05:00

By the time you read this, I will have flipped the script of my 50s and plummeted down the rabbit hole known as 54. My time in the land of quinquagenarians has been exciting and enlightening. In other words, I adore my 50s. My 20s were HARD. I was a young mom.

Forney ISD Announces Staff Transitions and New Hires for the 2021-2022 School Year

Forney Isd

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 05:00

“We want to congratulate our Forney Family moving into new positions for next year, and welcome some new leaders to our district,” said Forney ISD Superintendent Dr. Justin Terry.

Mesquite Earns Top Insurance Services

Mesquite Earns Top Insurance Services Office Rating for Fire Protection

News Staff

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 05:00

Mesquite has again earned the highest rating possible for fire protection of a community as determined by the Insurance Services Office (ISO).

Sandrine Carolle Kamdoum Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

News Staff

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 05:00

Sandrine Carolle Kamdoum of Forney, Texas, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Kamdoum was initiated at University of North Alabama.

And Just Like That, It’s Over

Billie Kasper

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 05:00

Thirteen years. The length of time the Class of 2021--approximately 850 graduates from both high schools-- has been in school before graduating this week. While this seems short to parents and other adults, for these 17 and 18 year olds it is truly their lifetime.

Partnership Among Three North Texas Universiti

Partnership Among Three North Texas Universities

Don Themer, 1973 Etsu Alum

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 05:00

Created in 1968 by the Texas Legislature with help from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, a CONSORTION was begun to leverage limited teaching resources across three universities—Texas Woman’s University (TWU), the University of North Texas (UNT), and Texas A&M University-Commerce...