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It is the time of year when people are outdoors enjoying warmer weather, beautiful flowers and emerging wildlife. As you spend time outdoors, you may start to notice more wildlife in your backyard, neighborhood or surrounding areas. Species including birds, deer and snakes are active this time of year and their young can be mistaken as abandoned.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Asennette Eguia, a native of Forney, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek.

Students from Forney High School and North Forney High School competed at the District UIL Academics meet on Friday, April 5. Both schools had students advance to the Regionals meet, which will take place at the end of April.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts Kymeyone Lanehart

No homeowner wants pests to invade their homes or their yards. However, it’s easy for pests to find their way into and around a home. In fact, certain conditions may be inviting pests to a property.

For the tenth consecutive year, Forney ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Slow And Steady: A Smart Way To Invest

The Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB announces Angie Cooper’s appointment as President and CEO, effective immediately. Angie, with the Chamber since 2012, has risen through ranks from Membership Services to Vice President of Operations. Her finance degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and graduation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Management in 2023, alongside her profound impact on membership growth and community engagement, underline her qualifications for this leadership role.

April is National Gardening Month, so if you’re not already a gardener, now is the perfect time to try your hand at developing a green thumb. Experienced gardeners, in addition to “spring cleaning,” may want to learn a new skill or expand the scope of their gardens.

Jenny Weems has been named Executive Director of The Door Life and Pregnancy Resource Center in Forney, the board of directors announced Feb. 26.

WITH LUKE CLAYTON

The Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Grant Program, a significant initiative born out of the collaborative efforts of State Representative Keith Bell and bipartisan support of the Texas Legislature through the passage of Senate Bill 22, has allocated a substantial $330 million for salary and equipment grants to be awarded in 2024 and 2025. A formal letter from Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, notified Representative Bell on March 26, 2024, that the two local law enforcement agencies from Kaufman County that applied will be awarded a grant with issuance coming this quarter. “I commend the work of Sheriff Bryan Beavers, District Attorney Erleigh Wiley, and the many men and women who tirelessly work alongside them to ensure the safety of Kaufman County’s residents. This grant program provides additional support to our law enforcement agencies to bolster their efforts and assist in rural officer recruitment,” said Representative Keith Bell.

The public is invited to join the Forney Fire Department to celebrate the arrival of their newest fleet - Engine 2 and Medic 2. Forney Fire Department will hold a traditional wash-down and push-in ceremony to commemorate this exciting moment as we welcome these apparatus’ and the ability to better serve the Forney Community. The ceremony will take place Saturday April 20th at 9:30 am. Fire Station #2 is located at 980 Reeder Lane.