Mesquite Seeks Community Input on its Solid Waste Services

The City of Mesquite is developing a 20-year master plan for the solid waste services it provides to residential and commercial customers and is asking for public input through an online survey at www.cityofmesquite.com/SolidWastePlan through Dec. 31.

Ashley Brewton Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Ashley Brewton 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. Brewton was initiated at Texas Woman’s University.

Heartland Resident Claims $3 Million Scratch Ticket Prize

A Heartland resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $3 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game 500X Loteria Spectacular. The ticket was purchased at Faststop, located at 12531 Lake June Road, in Balch Springs. The claimant elected to remain anonymous.

The Spirit of Today

The ending of this year can not come soon enough for some people; such a different year than we envisioned in December, 2019. However, there have been many lessons taught by the ongoing events and some have actually been learned.

Forney Girl Scout Troop 3515 Help Feed the Homeless

Local Forney Girl Scout Troop 3515, grades 1 through 3, decided to use some of their cookie proceeds from last cookie season to feed the homeless. They made chicken salad sandwiches and packed them with chips, snacks, and a note of encouragement.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Monday, November 30, 2020 Nina’s Brunch 471 Marketplace Blvd. Photo: Lenny McKinney

Think of Cards When You Think of HALLMARK?

Until not so long ago, I resisted watching the “Hallmark” movies that my wife would select for viewing a couple hours before retiring for a night’s sleep. I consider myself a “Romantic Realist” (I know, guys, you think that is an oxymoron!

Consider These Year-end Financial Moves

We’re nearing the end of 2020 – and for many of us, it will be a relief to turn the calendar page on this challenging year. However, we’ve still got a few weeks left, which means you have time to make some year-end financial moves that may work in your favor.

What Happened to all the Forney NEIGHBORHOODS?

Yes, I live in the “Old Military Trail” neighborhood, and when growing up rode my bike to the “Crestview” neighborhood to meet up often with Rod Stark and sometimes with Alan McCuistion. And, I would be driven past the “Ligon Addition” neighborhood on the way to take music lessons at Mrs.

Patricia Demps

Ms. Patricia Demps has lived through her share of hard times. From having no place to live as a teenager to surviving times of abuse throughout her life, she has chosen to use her energy to bring positivity to others in spite of those challenges.