Friday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 106 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 108, low: 78.
Sunday: Hazy sunshine and hot, with a high of 108 and low of 80 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Audit Highlights Oversight Gaps at TEA Amid Local Compliance Battles and Blocked District Ratings (inforney.com) — Forney ISD is under federal scrutiny after agreeing to a civil settlement over mandatory reporting tied to special education funds, even as it joins a statewide coalition blocking release of new A–F school ratings. A fresh state audit slams the Texas Education Agency for weak oversight, raising questions about how well state regulators are catching local compliance failures that affect Forney students' safety and funding.
Chamber Connect & Learn August 2026: Taking Professional Headshots Using Your Cellphone Forney Chamber of Commerce M&D Real Estate 105 E. Main St. Forney, TX 75126 12:00 pm
Thursday August 27
9th Football VS Lake Highlands Forney H S Forney City Bank Stadium, 800 FM741, Forney, TX 75126, USA 5:30 pm
JV Football VS Lake Highlands Forney H S Wildcat-Ram Stadium, 9449 Church Rd, Dallas, TX 75238, USA 5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Found dog. He's been on our porch all day. Please let me know if you recognize him. He obviously has owners he's really nice. (Nextdoor Shamrock Ridge)
This morning there was a post on here from a woman that needed a part of her daughters breathing machine. I read it briefly and then looked through the rest of the listings. When I went back , I could not find… (Nextdoor Forney)
RJW Logistics posted a job opening for Material Handler Trainer 2 in Forney. Apply here.
Aspen Dental posted a job opening for Assistant Dental Office Manager in Forney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forney here.
McCown lands on watch list for Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award (goutsa.com)
Mesquite
5-year-old girl dies after being left inside vehicle outside Garland home, police say (fox4news.com)
Trial begins for couple accused in 2024 stabbing death of Fort Campbell soldier (clarksvillenow.com)
Scroggins' Mayes wins over $5,000 at 2 rodeos (kltv.com)
Terrell
Terrell honors local business owner with designation (terrelltribune.com)
Ok Forney! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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