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An Old Man On An Airplane

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

I’m on a plane awaiting takeoff. My carry-on bag is above me in the compartment. A compartment which, according to FAA regulations, is slightly too small for everyone’s carryon bags.

Representative Keith Bell Takes Oath of Office

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

On January 14th, the opening day of the 89th Legislative Session, Representative Keith Bell (R-Forney) was sworn in for his fourth term as State Representative for District 4.

Downtown Forney Quiet Zone Reestablished

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

After a thorough process, the City of Forney has successfully met all requirements to reinstate the downtown quiet zone for Union Pacific.

A Piece of Pie

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

Let’s celebrate January 23 with a lovely slice of pie. National Pie Day is January 23 having been established in 1986 by the American Pie Council. It’s a holiday to celebrate pie because, well, pie! So how does this relate to the Forney Education Foundation?

Top Scams to Watch Out for This Tax Season

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

StatePoint The days of filing paper tax returns are gone, and criminals are taking advantage. With taxpayers managing their sensitive information online, thieves are finding new ways to scam victims. In 2023 alone, the IRS reported $5.5 billion lost to tax fraud schemes.

Protecting Your Child From Illness in Winter Months

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

StatePoint Your child has a stuffy nose, cough and fever. Is it the flu? COVID? A common cold? Or are they symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Or another virus known to cause the common cold? There seem to be so many, especially in young children who can have several colds per year.

Mesquite Native Gives a Tour Aboard USS America to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Matthew Miller, center, from Mesquite, Texas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), demonstrates medical equipment to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Sailors from the JS Haguro (DDG 180), in the ship’s medical bay, Jan.

E! Terrell Concert Rescheduled for January 30th

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

Due to recent inclement weather, the E! Terrell Entertainment Series had to postpone its January 9th “Natural Woman: A Salute to Carole King” performance featuring Katie Pinder Brown. This show is now rescheduled for 7:30 pm on January 30th at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center. Ms.

Texas A&M AgriLife Shares How to Protect Pets, Plants and Pipes From Freezing Temperatures

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

Winter weather with sub-freezing temperatures is forecasted throughout much of the state over the next month. Here are some tips from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expllerts on how to protect your plants, pipes and pets from the cold.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Doubles Enchanted Rock State Natural Area with Expansion

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 05:00

The Texas Hill Country is about to get more “enchanting” thanks to the recent purchase of a 3,073-acre property adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Llano County. This property will double the amount of publicly available land at one of Texas’ most popular state parks.