TPWD Wildlife Biologists Confirm Rare Mountain Lion Sighting Near Rowlett

Despite the rarity of mountain lion sightings near urban areas, a recent mountain lion sighting on private property in Rowlett has been verified by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists.

Tips to Redeem Credit Card Rewards for Holiday Gifts

During a holiday season that by all counts will be unlike any other experienced in recent history, shoppers may be looking for creative and nontraditional ways to celebrate and share the festive spirit, while at the same time carefully managing tight budgets in an especially challenging economy.

How to Find a Healthy Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a staple in many people’s pantries. A versatile and delicious food, peanut butter on toast can make for a filling breakfast, while few would deny the appeal of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at lunchtime.

Up on the Housetop

Images of Santa Claus excite children across the globe each holiday season. Some such images appear on television, in stores or in the front yards of homes decked out for the holidays, while others are elicited through songs like “Up on the Housetop.

Forney Woman Receives Home Makeover

By all accounts, Forney is a place of true community. Anytime there is a need among the citizens, the men, women, and children band together to make sure that need is met. Oftentimes, the response to a need is so great and overwhelming that the donations far exceed the need!

St. Martin of Tours to Host Mobile Food Pantry

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church is hosting the CCD Mobile Community Pantry again this Saturday, December 5. This mobile food pantry will be held in the St. Martin parking lot at the corner of Interstate 20 and FM 1641 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

Mesquite Approves Zoning for New State of the Art Commercial Facilities and New Jobs

The Mesquite City Council unanimously approved a zoning change to planned development-commercial to provide for a new industrial park featuring two state of the art facilities developed by Huntington Industrial Partners, totaling more than 356,000 square feet on more than 22 acres of land located...

NTMWD Receives Recognition for Transparency Efforts from Texas Comptroller

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program.

Jackrabbit and Falcon Swim and Dive Teams Continue to Make Waves

On November 7, FHS and NFHS swimmers went to Dallas to compete against one of their top competitive regional opponents, Woodrow Wilson High School. Three school records were broken that day. Andrew Gilbert broke the 200 Freestyle record for FHS with a time of 1:52:72.

The Spirit of Community

There have been so very many wonderful people who have chosen Forney to be their hometown. One of the most memorable was Mrs. Dorris Hamblen.