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The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29, 2022. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality for the more than two million customers NTM- WD serves in a 10-county region in North Texas in a 2,200-square-mile service area. NTMWD provides a capacity of more than 876 million gallons of treated water per day through more than 610 miles of transmission pipelines.

Forney ISD received its latest quarterly enrollment forecast projecting a staggering 35,000 students by 2031. The report is based on the latest data of housing starts, inventory, land use and enrollment trends presented by leading demographer Zonda Education.

Forney, TX - Forney High School Band Director, Cody Newman was recently named to the 2022 Yamaha “40 Under 40” — Celebrating Excellence in Music Education. This national music education advocacy program celebrates and recognizes outstanding music educators who are making a difference by growing and strengthening their music programs.

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced the conviction of Brayden Clay Sisk, 22, for Driving While Intoxicated. On January 25, 2022, following a two-day trial before the Honorable Judge Bobby Rich in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Kaufman County, a jury found Sisk guilty after five minutes of deliberation.

Jimi Hendrix. Duane Allman. B.B. King. Eric Clapton. Robert Johnson. When you google “who are the best guitarists of all time,” inevitably, a singular list will populate. It’s published by Rolling Stone Magazine. The aforementioned make up their interpretation of the 5 best, though the list far exceeds these names. In fact, when Rolling Stone does a list, they do it up big. There are 95 other noted musicians. Some are given. Who among us could successfully argue Hendrix from the #1 spot? And, while Whipping Post may be Duane Allman’s magnum opus, I would argue his most masterful work is the song Jessica, simply because it makes me want to roll the top down and apply a generous layer of Bonne Bell strawberry “lipsmacker” gloss without benefit of lyrics at all. But, today, we find ourselves smack dab in the month of February, noted for championing black history. I’d like to take that a step further into Texas black history. If we’re rolling the top down, actually, we may as well drive on out to Centerville, TX. We may as well run the red lights of the Rolling Stone list all the way toward the end. That’s where we’ll find Lightnin’ Hopkins, the 71st best guitarist of all time.

One thing I’ve learned through the years about catching fish: There is usually a pattern and bait that will produce action, regardless the lake, time of year or species. Finding that pattern is the challenge!

Are you expecting a tax refund this year? If so, what will you do with it?

The name of Valentine represents a deeper love than just romantic relationships and a willingness to sacrifice your life for your faith and loved ones. It shows a deep commitment and love that should be valued and cherished in all forms in which it is found. We celebrate his feast day, St. Valentine’s Day, on the 14th of February, and he is honored as the patron saint of lovers. St. Valentine celebrated love in all of its forms, and inspired the romantic holiday of love today.

Black History Month, also referred to as African American History Month, is celebrated each February.

Texas residents may be taking action to prepare for another possible winter storm, much like the one that shut down the state in 2021. Preparing for winter storms is a process that many Texans may be unfamiliar with, as winter temperatures in the Lone Star state typically average above the freezing threshold. However, consumers are taking the lessons learned in 2021 to heart and are preparing for worst-case scenarios by purchasing generators, hiring landscapers to manage tree limbs and winterizing their plumbing systems.

Forney Independent School District held the Annual Dual Language Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the District’s Central Administration building. The District Dual Language Spelling Bee consisted of dual language students from the 3rd through 8th grade who qualified for the District Dual Language Spelling Bee through preliminary competitions held at their schools.

Not having a credit history, often referred to as being “credit invisible,” can make it harder to buy a home or car, finance an education, and secure banking products and other services.

Crandall High School’s Jared Miller was named principal of Anna High School at an Anna ISD school board meeting Thursday night. Anna Trustees unanimously voted on Miller to lead the 4A high school, located in Collin County.