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Well, They Are Making a COMEBACK!
Well, They Are Making a COMEBACK!
“Asleep At The Wheel,” Emmylou Harris, “Old Crow Medicine Show,” Morgan Wade—How does that sound for a Grand Re-Opening of a venue that opened in my birth year, 1950, as THE BOB WILLS RANCH HOUSE, a showcase for The Texas Playboys and Bob Wills? And do you remember the name, Jack Ruby? He was a later manager of this historic gathering
March 30, 2023, at 6:09 p.m. Kaufman County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a stolen vehicle reported out of Carrollton, Texas. The vehicle failed to stop and began to flee, traveling west on HWY 80. The pursuit ended after the suspect collided with another vehicle west bound HWY 80 at N. Jobson Rd. Sunnyvale, Texas. The driver then exited the vehicle firing multiple shots at the pursuing deputies while running on foot.
A Texas House committee advanced the two main proposals to expand gambling in the state Monday, giving them a burst of momentum even as they continue to face long odds in the Senate.
Global Volunteer Month, celebrated throughout April, is a time to recognize people who actively support their communities through volunteerism and active civic engagement. It’s also a time to get in on the action. However, if you’re like many people, you may not know where to begin.
If asked to describe how they envision retirement, many professionals might reference travel, time spent with grandchildren and various recreational pursuits. Few, if any, would mention cognitive decline. However, cognitive decline poses a significant threat to aging men and women, especially during retirement.
Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now
While the 2022 drought and heat have reduced wild turkey numbers across Texas, hunters who hit the field this spring should see plenty of birds in areas that typically house huntable populations of wild turkeys.
Family of 14-year-old killed joins TxDOT to urge everyone to follow traffic safety laws
At a special meeting Saturday morning, the Crandall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Dr. Anjanette (AJ) Murry as interim superintendent and tabbed Leasor Crass to oversee the district’s search for its next superintendent.
Five business leaders are the first to announce their partnership with Forney ISD (FISD) to create the latest innovative approach to education at The Opportunity Central (The OC).
CISD Trustees continued advancing the district’s internal leadership pipeline at Monday night’s regular board meeting, approving the move of two Pirates into campus and central office management positions. Jennifer Scott was named principal of the district’s sixth elementary campus and Dianna Casper was named chief financial officer.
The 5th Annual Gala Night for the Forney Education Foundation is happening on Saturday, April 1, 2023. This year it will take place at the Silver Saloon in Terrell, Texas from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, there still might be a few available – just check out the events tab on the home page for FEF. But, if there are no tickets available, you can still have an impact on the Foundation by participating in the online silent auction which will remain “live” until 10:30 p.m. on April 1. Be sure to check that out since you can bid from your phone! Just register anytime before the end and bid, bid, bid!
Texas added 58,200 positions in February 2023, leading the nation in jobs added over the month. In February, the state reached 13,831,900 total nonfarm jobs. February also marks two full years of uninterrupted monthly job growth in Texas. Since February 2022, 611,400 jobs have been added in Texas. The Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 4.0 percent. However, the civilian labor force increased by 64,800 people which marked the largest monthly increase since September 2020.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
Physical Address: 201 W. Broad St., Forney, TX 75126
Phone: 972-564-3121
Fax: 972-552-3599