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🌱 How Forney’s strict new data center rules fit a statewide showdown
You won't want to miss Wine Women & Wealth 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 Forney's strict new data center rules fit a statewide showdown
Also on today's calendar: Wine Women & Wealth and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 107 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot with sunshine, temps: high: 107, low: 78.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 105 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Texas Data Center Moratorium: Local Regulation & State Action (multistate.us) — Forney has tightened where data centers can be built, limiting them to light industrial zones and requiring a conditional use permit plus a 1,000-foot buffer from homes. That local move now sits within a much bigger Texas fight, as Governor Abbott's statewide audit has effectively paused new data center projects and sparked legal and political battles across the state. 
📸 Around Forney
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forney
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- FHS Volleyball Comp - Granbury
Forney H S Granbury, TX, USA - Wine Women & Wealth →
Alfredo's Steak House, 111 E US Hwy 80, Forney
11:30 am - 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 - 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
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Forney Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cheers with the Chamber August 2026
Forney Chamber of Commerce Trinity Capital Bank of Texas 6936 FM 741 Forney, TX 75126
5:00 pm - Jackrabbit Football Scrimmage
Forney H S Forney, TX 75126
5:30 pm - District Closed
Terrell ISD Terrell, TX 75160 - FHS Volleyball Comp - Granbury
Forney H S Granbury, TX, USA
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- After volunteering at the Forney Animal Shelter to train the dogs, I fell in love with Gypsy.
She is the absolute sweetest girl and if could have her myself, I would #dogtrainer #forneyanimalshelter #animalshelter #forney #DogTraining … (Nextdoor Devonshire) - LOST DOG.
Her name is Suri. Got out this morning 8/18 around 8:30 am on Johnson City Ave. If last seen, please comment or contact 469-569-8628. Any tips are… (Nextdoor Travis Ranch)
- M. A. Mortenson Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Worker 1 in Forney. Apply here.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes posted a job opening for Nothing Bundt Cakes - Crafter / GSR in Forney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forney here.
🗞 Nearby News
Heath
- Rockwall ISD has strong showing at Pearland Tournament (rockwallheraldbanner.com)
Mesquite
- General Dynamics Shell Production: $533M Contract Failure (jfeed.com)
- 5-year-old girl dies after being left inside vehicle outside Garland home, police say (fox4news.com)
- Scroggins' Mayes wins over $5,000 at 2 rodeos (kltv.com)
Terrell
- Kaufman County Commissioners Deny Developer Appeal, Reappoint Fire Marshal in Busy Session (inforney.com)
- States Take Different Approaches to Regulate AI in Employment (lexisnexis.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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