🌱 How much value could a new Forney public library really generate?

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In today's newsletter:

• How much value could a new Forney public library really generate?
• How Forney's ground game powered a thrilling home win Friday night

Also on today's calendar: Feed The City Forney: Making Meals for People In Need and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 95 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 68.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Study- Proposed Forney Public Library Bond Vote Could Generate $4.74 Economic Return for Every Dollar Spent (inforney.com) — Forney voters will soon decide a November bond to build a new public library that could deliver significant economic benefits to the community. A statewide study finds Texas libraries return $4.74 in value for every dollar invested, suggesting a Forney facility could boost jobs, family savings, and local business support while expanding programs and technology access for residents.
   

• Football Recap: Forney Finds Home Field Redemption Against Royse City (maxpreps.com) — Forney's Jackrabbits finally gave home fans something to cheer about, edging Royse City 30–27 for their first win of the season. Powered by big rushing nights from Taylor Hunley and Aaron Merkson, Forney improved to 1–3 and now turns its attention to a key home matchup against Rockwall-Heath this Friday at 7:30 p.m.
   

📸 Around Forney

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forney

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Threading & Henna Brow Certification by 3D Lash & Brow Academy →
  3D Lash and Brow Salon and Academy, 205 East US Highway 80, Forney

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Volleyball vs Heath
  Rockwall-Heath High School, 801 Laurence Dr, Heath
  5:30 pm
• Varsity Football VS Rockwall-Heath
  Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium, 1215 T L Townsend Dr, Rockwall
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Feed The City Forney: Making Meals for People In Need →
  Eno's Pizza Tavern, 215 South Bois D Arc Street, Forney
• Jax Comedy House Presents: Michael Morgan →
  Jax Comedy House, Forney
• Tea Time: Rose Hips →
  Sheer Alternatives, 312 East Main Street, Forney
• Brews on Bois D' Arc →
  Forney TX
  4:30 pm
• Community Listing: Terrell Haunted Stories Tour
  Forney Chamber of Commerce, 102 E Moore Ave Ste 218, Terrell
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Carter Bloodcare Mobile Blood Drive →
  110 Justice Center Dr., Forney
  10:00 am
• Tennis vs Longview
  Forney High School, 1800 College Ave, Forney
  4:00 pm
• Volleyball vs Rockwall
  Rockwall High School, 901 W Yellow Jacket Ln, Rockwall
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Living Well After 55+ →
  The Preserve at Gateway, 1450 Whaley Drive, Forney

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello!
  I'm looking for a reliable lawn-care service to provide routine yard maintenance. I would also like seasonal services twice a year, including… (Nextdoor Gateway Parks)
• Does anyone know a good fence repair person.
  Need gate fixed, some pickets replaced and 3 sections are leaning. Haven't had much luck finding someone (Nextdoor Windmill Farms)

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Forney. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cashier (Front End) in Forney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forney here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mesquite

• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is weirdly 'obsessed' with Alyssa Edwards (out.com)
• Interactive: A new mRNA flu shot is here, but is it right for you? (wtkr.com)
• West Virginia's Michael Hawkins Jr. named Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Player of the Week (tylerpaper.com)

Terrell

• Terrell FD honors 25th anniversary of 9/11 (terrelltribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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