Food, Fun, Face Painting, and Fireworks

Stor y by Larr y Goldenand, Photos by Larr y Gloden and Misty Holler Those in attendance truly had a BLAST at the City of Forney’s 11th Annual Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display last Saturday, June 29.

FORNEY MESSENGER BUSSINES SPOTLIGHT

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Forney ISD Approves 2019-2020 Raises for Staff; Tax Rate Projected to Lower by 7 Cents in 2020

On Monday, June 24, the Forney ISD school board approved a district-wide pay increase for all employees for the coming 2019-2020 school year. “We understand the importance of investing in our staff.

Texas unemployment rate drops to lowest level since Feds began tracking it in 1976

Texas’ unemployment rate continues to drop to record lows, with the state’s rate for May hitting a seasonally adjusted 3.5%, the Texas Workforce Commission announced Friday. That’s the lowest level since the federal government began collecting the data series used to calculate the rate in 1976.

TxDOT HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO US 80 IN DALLAS AND KAUFMAN COUNTIES

DALLAS AND KAUFMAN COUNTIES The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is the lead agency proposing to improve US 80 from I-30 to FM 460 in Dallas and Kaufman counties.

Forney Food Pantry Continues to Serve Local Residents

In a diverse community such as Forney, many residents may overlook the fact that there is a significant number of our neighbors that may be struggling to make ends meet. Fortunately, Forney is also the home to many groups and individuals alike that are eager to lend a helping hand when needed.

Agency Seeks Public Comment on Services for Older Adults

Are you an older adult (age 60 or older), caregiver of an older adult, or a person concerned about aging issues? You are invited to attend a come-and-go public forum in the City of Forney, on Wednesday, July 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Forney Senior Center, 101 E. Main Street.