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The Forney City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Thatcher as Forney’s next City Attorney. Mr. Thatcher previously served as Forney’s city attorney from 2016 to 2021.

TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign offers safety tips as new school year starts

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. These concepts work well to teach children of all ages how to ask and solve questions (Science), use tools from crayons to computers (Technology), recognize problems and seek solutions (Engineering), illustrate concepts they are learning (Art), and deal with numbers, patterns, shapes, and learn organizational skills (Mathematics).

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13.

7/29/23: A Wonderful

The Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire danger, as high temperatures and dry conditions continue to impact the state.

Here’s what you need to know.

Warm weather brings many changes. Warm weather can make travel more enjoyable and affords people more time to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors.

Body image is defined as how people feel about the way they look. The Office on Women’s Health says a healthy body image makes a person feels comfortable in his or her body, while a negative body image can put a person at higher risk of depression and eating disorders. Mental health experts say that a person’s thoughts about his or her appearance can affect how that person feels about himself or herself, which can affect self-esteem. A positive body image can result in high levels of self-esteem, fostering confidence and inspiring an individual to prioritize selfcare. Conversely, a negative body image can result in lower self-esteem. Harsh criticism of oneself may lead to antisocial behavior or even disregard for one’s personal health. Fostering a positive body image and increasing self-esteem can involve a few strategies. InnerBody Research, a home health company, offers these tips:

Retirement is a milestone that is often the byproduct of decades of hard work. Though a growing number of working professionals have no intention of ever retiring, the vast majority of adults look forward to the day when they can call it a career.

Financial Advisor Fay Headley of Edward Jones Receives Certified Exit Planning Advisor

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As families prepare for a new school year, the Forney Education Foundation rallied the community to offer assistance for those in need of school supplies. In collaboration with dedicated community partners, Project Backpack has provided school supplies and backpacks for over 1,300 qualified students at Forney ISD to date. Each student receives a supply pack with requested items, a backpack and the confidence