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02/27/2025

02/27/2025

The Trinity Capital Bank Athletes of the Week for February 27th

02/20/2025

🚨 Traffic Advisory: Transformer Transport on Feb. 23 🚨

A large transformer will be transported from downtown Forney on Sunday, February 23rd, beginning at approximately 7:00 AM, to a substation south of Combine, TX. The planned route includes FM 688 to FM 548 to FM 741 to FM 2932 toward its destination. The estimated transport time is approximately two hours. Residents are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly, as delays may occur along the route.

02/20/2025

The Trinity Capital Bank Athletes of the Week for February 20th

02/13/2025

Mark your calendars for the opening of this fabulous exhibit.

02/13/2025

Proactive policing pays off! Today officers were able to take 56 grams of Fentanyl and 10 grams of Alprazolam (Xanax) off the streets of Forney. Keeping un-prescribed drugs like this off of our streets is a top priority. A big thank you to the officers for their hard work and the community for their support!

02/13/2025

Poetry Pioneers Face Off Against Garland Christian Academy in Friday’s Playoff Game

The Poetry Community Christian School (PCCS) Pioneers are gearing up for an exciting game this Friday against Garland Christian Academy in the TAPPS 2A District 4 playoffs. The game will be held at their home gym, providing the Pioneers with a crucial home-court advantage.

This playoff appearance marks a triumphant return to the postseason for the Pioneers, who last reached the playoffs in 2023. Head Coach Sidney Vaughn, Assistant Coach Allen Walzel, Assistant Coach AJ Jenkins and Athletic Director Kendrick Bryson have been instrumental in guiding the team to this momentous achievement.

Key statistics from this stand-out season:
• Kristian Johnston, Junior, the team’s top scorer, is averaging 14.5 points per game.
• Jude Shook, Senior, follows closely with an average of 10 points per game.
• Brooks Walzel, Senior, contributed an average of 9 points per game, showing consistent offensive skill.
• Dylan Knox, Senior, joined the team for the first time this season and has averaged 9.5 points per game.
• Caden Miles, Junior, also joined the team for the first time this year and leads in assists, dishing out an average of 4 per game, creating key opportunities for his teammates.
• Brody Evans, Freshman, has been an invaluable asset, stepping up to support the Varsity team after several injuries impacted the squad earlier in the season.

With strong leadership, stellar performances on the court, and unwavering community support, the Pioneers are ready to give it their all in this week’s playoff game.

As he leads the Pioneers into the postseason, Head Coach Sidney Vaughn said, “Reflecting on my first year at PCCS, the most rewarding experience has been guiding a group of young athletes to understand what it takes to win. Once we embraced that mindset, the team’s chemistry naturally followed. As a former college player, I’ve truly enjoyed mentoring these athletes and helping them compete at a high level.

Like any first-year program, we faced challenges, including tough losses. However, as the players learned to trust one another, we saw significant growth—and the victories started to follow. Now, we have the exciting opportunity to host our first-ever playoff game this Friday at 7:30 PM against Garland Christian.

I encourage everyone to come out and support a team that plays with passion, dedication, and heart. Your presence would mean a lot to these athletes as they compete at this important moment in their journey.

Looking forward to seeing you there!”

Photo Credit: Veronica Vaughn

02/13/2025

Stop by and see our friend Billie Kasper for your Valentine's Day flowers. You can call the Flower Basket at 972-564-1421.

02/13/2025

The Forney Messenger Business Spotlight for February 13th is "Texas Independence Day Concert".
Brought to you by the City of Forney. March 1, 2025 from 1:00 to 10:00 pm.

If you would like to spotlight your business on the front page of the Forney Messenger, give Jeff Cannon a call at 972-564-3121 to find out how you can.

02/13/2025

The Trinity Capital Bank Athlete of the Week for February 13th

02/12/2025

Temporary Road Closure: N. Gateway Blvd. to Close for Construction Feb. 24 – May 22

The contractors working on HEB and the Villages at Gateway projects will be closing all lanes of traffic on N. Gateway Blvd. to the public between the US-80 bridge and the Reeder Rd. traffic circle for the construction of a large drainage culvert, and other roadway improvements. This closure is scheduled to begin on approximately February 24th and will continue through approximately May 22nd. Drivers are encouraged to follow posted detour signs and utilize alternative routes.