TEN WAYS TO TIDY UP YOUR HOME OR OFFICE

Are you a packrat? A lot of us are.

CONCRETE TRUCK MISHAP REROUTES S. BOIS D’ARC TRAFFIC

A concrete truck lost half of its cargo near the intersection of S. Bois d’Arc and Trinity St. early Thursday morning. Cleanup forced motorists going north on S, Bois d’Arc to cut through the old First Baptist Church parking lot to get onto the Elm St. detour which was set up when S.

LOCAL AUTHOR PRODUCES UNCOMMON MEMOIR

Avinger, 7/24/2017: In its first East four weeks of release, Forney resident Roger Geiger’s book, Face The Bear, has been well received throughout Texas, the North East and Canada. Geiger says “I’m really encouraged by the number of people who have already read the book. The story captures readers.

FHS, NFHS COACHES HOLD ANNUAL 2-DAY KICKOFF TRAINING

Coaches from Forney ISD’s high school and middle school campuses gathered in the board room of the FISD administration building Monday morning for the first half of the annual two-day training they undergo before the beginning of each school year. (Complete story on page 7 of our July 13 issue.)

HENSARLING MEETS 2017 CONGRESSIONAL ART WINNER

WASHINGTON—Last week, Congressman Jeb Hensarling (TX-5) met with North Forney High School AP Student and 2017 Congressional Art Competition winner for the 5th District of Texas, Amanda Villarreal. Villarreal’s artwork is titled “Friday Night Lights” and will remain on display in the U.S.