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FORNEY, Texas — Forney is taking a major step forward with plans for its first-ever standalone public library. While many details are still being finalized, grassroots advocates say this long-awaited ...

Osborne chose Notre Dame over his other final candidate, Michigan, and numerous other programs, including Texas ... and all area players in rushing touchdowns. As a junior in 2024, Forney ...

Cecil Chambers and Nofel Molai are running in the general election for Forney City Council District 2 on May 3, 2025. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. If you are a ...

U.S. and will discontinue production at its containerboard mill in Forney, Texas, U.S. The specialty coating facility at Forney will not be impacted. As a result, the Company’s containerboard ...

AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) — On Monday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced the creation of its first Wildlife Management Area in two decades. Camp V holds BBQ cook-off to celebrate East Texas ...

Below you’ll find The Dallas Morning News’ end-of-season girls soccer awards and full first and second all-area teams ... The four-star Texas signee also recorded 21 assists and 14 game ...

On Monday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced the creation of its first Wildlife Management Area in two decades. Visit this article to learn more: <a ...

Check out all of the bi-district scores, upcoming area matchups and brackets for the Texas UIL Class 4A-6A Divisions I and II state softball playoffs Paisley Needham and the Class 5A defending ...

The state IDs must be issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Any expired forms cannot be expired beyond four years for voters ages 18 to 69. Individuals 70 and older are allowed to bring ...

Area nonprofits are set to receive a boost through the annual East Texas Giving Day online fundraiser. East Texas Giving Day kicked off at 6 a.m. on Tuesday with 362 participating nonprofits ...

A major closure is coming to a popular area at Big Bend National Park in Texas. The national park reminded visitors of two large construction projects that will close the Chisos Basin starting in ...