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Forney Parks and Recreation Department Offering Adult Softball

News Staff

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

The City of Forney Parks and Recreation Department is excited to now offer adult softball leagues for community members. The Co-Ed and Men’s league seasons will begin on March 15 and run through May 3, 2021.

Op-Ed Congressman Lance Gooden The Backwards Biden Agenda

News Staff

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

The Biden Administration has wasted no time in abandoning the America First agenda and has quickly reversed the positive economic trajectory achieved by the Trump Administration.

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Prescribed Burn of Dormant Vegetation at NTMWD Wetland

News Staff

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will be performing prescribed burns to address brush and excessive vegetative thatch at the East Fork Water Reuse Project (Wetland) in Kaufman County.

AMMO SCARCE? Try air as a propellant!

Outdoors With Luke Clayton

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

As a lifelong hunter/shooter I’ve been purchasing ammo since I was a teenager. I’ve never seen the need to ‘stockpile’ ammo. Through the years, I’ve usually bought no more than six or eight boxes of centerfire rounds and maybe twice that many shotgun shells.

Anglers Bag Two More Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class Lunkers and Two Tournament Titles on Final Weekend of January

News Staff

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

The 2021 Toyota ShareLunker season continued its hot start after anglers reeled in two more Legacy Class Lunkers during the final weekend of January. That brings the total to four this year, equaling the amount caught during the 2020 season with two more months still to go.

Techniques to Revitalize a Lawn After a Long Winter

News Staff

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

Pristine, snow-covered landscapes can be wonders to behold. While that blanket of white is idyllic, a lawn’s delicate blades may be paying a hefty price beneath the cold, heavy piles of snow.

DIY Strategies to Deep-Clean Carpeting

News Staff

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

What’s underfoot in a home can go a long way toward making residences comfortable and aesthetically appealing. A study of home buyer preferences using data from the National Association of Realtors® found that 54 percent of home buyers were willing to pay more for a home with hardwood flooring.

4 Ways Black Women Can Prioritize Self-Care for Improved Heart Health

Statepoint

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

High blood pressure -- the leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke -- continues to disproportionately affect communities of color.

New FISD Facilities Provide Outstanding Opportunities for Forney Students

Misty Holler Staff Writer

Thu, 02/04/2021 - 05:00

Forney ISD continues to raise the bar with state-of-the-art facilities.

Representative Keith Bell Files Pro-Life Legislation Providing Conscience Protection for Healthcare Workers

News Staff

Thu, 02/04/2021 - 05:00

Thursday, January 22, State Representative Keith Bell (R - Forney) filed House Bill 1291 on the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, requiring notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital, medical school, or health care facility.