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Up on the Housetop

News Staff

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

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

Misty Holler Staff Writer

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church is hosting the CCD Mobile Community Pantry again this Saturday, December 5.

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

News Staff

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

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

Denise New

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

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

Billie Kasper

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

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.

Forney Area Football Updates

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

Thursday, November 19, 2020 (Almost Midnight)—I think I will check Thursday night football scores before I recline for some serious Law and Order and/or The Hallmark Channel television viewing. “Oh, no! Let me check another source. This can’t be right!”

Managing Your Retirement Plan Under a New Employer

News Staff

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

Your employer-sponsored retirement plan is a valuable asset. But sometimes things happen that can affect the status of your plan.

FROG BRINGS BACK MEMORIES

Outdoors With Luke Clayton

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 05:00

With a title such as the one accompanying this week’s column, you are probably scratching your head and wondering what ole Luke has up his sleeve this week!