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🌱 How did Forney runners stack up at the Tyler Legacy meet?
You won't want to miss Blackburn Celebrate Mondays on the Forney Patch calendar

Good morning Forney! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Forney runners stack up at the Tyler Legacy meet?
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Hazy sunshine and hot, with a high of 108 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 108, low: 81.
- Tuesday: Hot; breezy in the morning, with a high of 108 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tyler Legacy Invitational: Tyler Legacy girls win 1st; Grace's Goetz sisters take individual titles (tylerpaper.com) — Forney High's cross country teams made a solid showing at Saturday's Tyler Legacy Invitational, with the girls placing third in the open 5K and Ariel Scott cracking the top 10 individually. The boys squad also competed in a deep varsity field, gaining early-season experience against strong programs from across East Texas.
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📸 Around Forney
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forney
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- Blackburn Celebrate Mondays
Blackburn El Forney, TX 75126 - Ribbon Cutting ATI Physical Therapy
Forney Chamber of Commerce 2055 N Gateway Blvd Suite 180 Forney, TX 75126
12:00 pm - WMS Backyard Bash
Warren Middle Forney, TX 75126
5:30 pm - 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 - Forney Volleyball Tournament @ FHS
Forney H S Forney High School, 1800 College Ave, Forney, TX 75126, USA - Rhea Musical Auditions
Nell Hill Rhea El Forney, TX 75126
3:25 pm - 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
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Forney Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Blackburn Celebrate Mondays
Blackburn El Forney, TX 75126 - Ribbon Cutting ATI Physical Therapy
Forney Chamber of Commerce 2055 N Gateway Blvd Suite 180 Forney, TX 75126
12:00 pm - WMS Backyard Bash
Warren Middle Forney, TX 75126
5:30 pm - 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
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing puppy ALERT!!
Please, if you find our puppy Kane, please reach out!!! He's our baby!!! (Nextdoor Bobcat Dr) - IF you want to save a dog or cat....
KEEP YOURS!! The shelters are full, rescues are full, pets are family, you promised to love them forever. Keep your pet and a shelter animal is saved… (Nextdoor Malloy Bridge)
- Torchy's Tacos posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Forney. Apply here.
- RJW Logistics posted a job opening for D03 - Inventory Control Clerk 1 in Forney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forney here.
🗞 Nearby News
Heath
- 2723 Ella Joy Ct, Heath, TX 75126 (redfin.com)
Mesquite
- Paxton attacks Talarico over comments made about justice system (fox4news.com)
- Community invited to explore expanded Morris Recreation Center at grand opening Aug. 24 (ntxe-news.com)
- BJ's Wholesale Club Continues TX Expansion With Tyler Location (theshelbyreport.com)
Terrell
- Sen. Kolkhorst celebrates $35M mental health facility for Texas foster youth (kbtx.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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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