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Texas’ Civilian Labor Force Sets New Record as Annual Growth Rate Continues to Outpace the Nation

News Staff

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 06:00

Texas’ civilian labor force achieved another new record high of 15,850,100 after adding 10,800 people over the month and marking 60 of 62 months of growth. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 237,800 people.

Forney Native Recently Completed a Visit to Namesake Island for USS Nantucket

News Staff

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 05:00

Petty Officer 2nd Class Samantha Janca, a native of Forney, Texas, serving aboard USS Nantucket, recently completed a visit to the ship’s namesake island June 18-22.

Forney Fire Department Promotes Chase Richardson to Fire Marshal

News Staff

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 05:00

The Forney Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Chase Richardson to Fire Marshal. Fire Marshal Richardson has been a dedicated member of the Forney Fire Department since 2017, previously serving as a fire investigator and firefighter.

Forney ISD FFA Members Receive

Forney ISD FFA Members Receive Lone Star FFA Degree

News Staff

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:00

Jannah Pfranger, of the North Forney FFA Chapter, and Baylee Sneed and Madelyn Wylie of the Forney FFA Chapter, were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree at the 97th annual Texas FFA State Convention held June 30-July 4, 2025.

The City of Forney Mourns the Loss of Former City Secretary Dorothy Brooks

News Staff

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:00

The City of Forney is deeply saddened by the passing of longtime City Secretary Dorothy Brooks. Dorothy dedicated over 15 years of service to the City of Forney, serving as City Secretary from February 2008 to April 2023.

Did You Know July 4th

News Staff

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:57

July 4, 1776, is an important date in American histor y that is widely considered the birthday of the United States of America. But some people argue that August 2 should actually be America’s birthday, since that was when the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Aging and Technology

Jill Pertler

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:57

In this column I want to address a topic most of us avoid. Growing old. Or more specifically, the people living around us who are senior citizens - aging professionals, if you will. I want to talk about this greatest demographic of all time. We expect a lot of them. After all they’ve given us.

Movie Review

Don Themer Staff Writer

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:57

The first time I viewed Karate Kid (movie) it was on a VCR (newfangled machine at that time) at the Talty home of Marty and Regina Rouvaldt when they were still young and night owls!

True Independence for All

Billie Kasper

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:57

The notion of independence is something that, as Americans, we believe is a God given right. And as John Adams wrote in a letter to his wife, “...

The Lone Star tick is possibly the most iconic human biting tick and is recognizable for its iridescent spot on the back of a female adult tick. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Tick talk: How to Spot, Avoid and Remove Ticks in Texas

Allison Randazzo

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:57

As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important to know how to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas, whether you’re hiking, camping, ranching or gardening. Pete Teel, Ph.D.