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🌱 How a Forney banker just gained a say in regional water decisions

Also, don't miss Wine, Women & Wealth on the Forney Patch calendar

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Hello again Forney! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Forney banker just gained a say in regional water decisions

Also on today's calendar: God's Phenomenal Woman: Rebuilding Her and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 76.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fort Worth's Wolman, Arlington's Camp appointed to Trinity River Authority board of directors (fortworthreport.org) — A Forney resident, banker Bruce Bynum, has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to the Trinity River Authority board, which oversees surface water resources across the basin. His role adds local representation to a key regional water agency, alongside appointees from Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, and other Texas cities, potentially influencing long-term water planning that affects Kaufman County communities.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 16
  • Coffee & Commerce September 2026
    The OC Classroom 183, 680 Innovation Blvd., Forney
    9:00 am
    • Thursday September 17
  • Job Fair & Business Expo
    The OC Arena, 680 Innovation Blvd., Forney
    10:00 am
  • Community Listing: Carnival of Giving
    Spellman Amphitheater, 241 S FM 548, Forney
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Grief may change your life, but it does not have to end your story.
    Healing takes time, and every small step forward matters. Be gentle with yourself, hold on to hope, and remember you don't have to walk this journey… (Nextdoor Clements Ranch)
  • FOUND DOG!!
    Found male small dog had a green harness but not chipped and no collar on Travis Ranch Blvd. Very friendly. Great with other dogs. Please reach out… (Nextdoor Travis Ranch)
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Assistant Grocery Manager in Mesquite. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in Mesquite. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forney here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mesquite

Terrell

  • Star of Texas Award honors first responders, including late Terrell police ofc. (nbcdfw.com)
  • Governor Abbott Honors First Responders At 2026 Star Of Texas Awards (texasinsider.org)

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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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