Community Corner
🌱 How Forney residents can turn 9/11 remembrance into local service
Be sure to catch Forney Volleyball Tournament @ FHS on the Forney Patch calendar
Morning Forney! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Forney residents can turn 9/11 remembrance into local service
- How a North Forney alum became a Heisman dark horse
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 101, low: 75.
- Saturday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 101 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Forney Residents Urged to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Through Community Service (inforney.com) — Forney residents are being invited to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by signing up for hands-on service projects in and around town, including two opportunities in Forney on September 26. Through JustServe.org, locals can find more than 30 nearby volunteer options, from preparing meals to supporting community gardens, turning remembrance into practical help for neighbors and nonprofits. 
• Jeremiah Smith predicts Heisman Trophy for Ohio State freshman RB Legend Bey (on3.com) — A former North Forney High School standout, running back Legend Bey, is drawing big praise at Ohio State, with star receiver Jeremiah Smith predicting he'll be a future Heisman finalist or winner. The story tracks Bey's winding recruitment and early progress in Columbus, highlighting how a player from Forney is already turning heads on a national stage.
📸 Around Forney
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forney
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- Forney Volleyball Tournament @ FHS
Forney H S Forney High School, 1800 College Ave, Forney, TX 75126, USA - Community Listing: 11th Annual Clays for CASA Clay Shoot
Forney Chamber of Commerce 15950 State Highway 205, Terrell, TX 75160
8:00 am - Rhea Musical Auditions
Nell Hill Rhea El Forney, TX 75126
3:25 pm - Choir Back to School Party
Forney H S Forney, TX 75126 - Forney Volleyball Tournament @ FHS
Forney H S Forney High School, 1800 College Ave, Forney, TX 75126, USA - Community Listing: Terrell Haunted Stories Tour
Forney Chamber of Commerce 102 E Moore Ave Ste 218, Terrell TX 75160
8:00 pm - Blackburn Celebrate Mondays
Blackburn El Forney, TX 75126 - Volleyball - Arete Tournament (JV)
Forney H S TBA
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Forney Volleyball Tournament @ FHS
Forney H S Forney High School, 1800 College Ave, Forney, TX 75126, USA
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meet Blue
Blue is a husky mix at the City of Forney Animal Shelter. She is currently adoptable Things that make Blue unique: •She is very calm and doesn't bark… (Nextdoor Devonshire) - I am an experienced dog sitter that won't
Charge you an arm or a leg lol , and I'll send you pic/ update vids to let you know everything is ok so you don't have to worry while your away (Nextdoor Markout Central)
- Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Bakery Manager in Forney. Apply here.
- Mortenson Construction posted a job opening for Carpenter (Production Worker: Forney, TX) in Forney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forney here.
🗞 Nearby News
Heath
- Rockwall Talent Live invites performers to take the stage (rockwallheraldbanner.com)
Mesquite
- Mesquite Uber driver has account suspended after shooting at attempted robbery suspects (fox4news.com)
- Costco rival tees up Texas takeover with yet another store (lmtonline.com)
- THE ZONE: District 7-5A Division 1 (tylerpaper.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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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