Community Corner
🌱 How Forney police helped secure a 198-year sentence
Coming up on the Forney Patch calendar: Wine Women & Wealth
What's up Forney! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Forney police helped secure a 198-year sentence
Also on today's calendar: Wine Women & Wealth and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 102, low: 78.
- Wednesday: Hot with partial sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Forney Man Sentenced to 198 Years in Prison for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child (inforney.com) — A Forney man has been sentenced in Kaufman County to two consecutive 99-year prison terms after a jury convicted him of aggravated sexual assault of a child, following an investigation launched by Forney police. Prosecutors detailed extensive abuse, forensic evidence, and hidden cameras in his home, and county officials praised local law enforcement while stressing the lasting impact on the young victims. 
📸 Around Forney
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forney
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- Coffee & Commerce August 2026
Forney Chamber of Commerce The OC 680 Innovation Blvd. Classroom 183 Forney, TX 75126
9:00 am - FHS Volleyball Comp - Granbury
Forney H S Granbury, TX, USA - 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 - 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
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Forney Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chambassador Meeting
Forney Chamber of Commerce Office or Pre-Established location.
12:00 pm - Senior Class Meeting
Forney H S PAC (520)
1:15 pm - Board Meeting
Terrell ISD TISD Boardroom
5:00 pm - Coffee & Commerce August 2026
Forney Chamber of Commerce The OC 680 Innovation Blvd. Classroom 183 Forney, TX 75126
9:00 am
Monday August 17
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
rocky was LOST on August 15, 2026 in Forney, TX 75126 near Helms Tr, highland prairie ests, gateway parks Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Highland Prairie Estates) - I'm looking for the person who was looking for boarding for their horses.
I know a place in Sunnyvale if you are interested. (Nextdoor Trails of Chestnut Meadow)
- CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist - FT in Forney. Apply here.
- Waffle House, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Shift Server / Wait Staff - No Experience Required in Forney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forney here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 'Kill the old you': IU football QB Josh Hoover says he's never been held to a higher standard (thedailyhoosier.com)
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- Irving Compared with Other Dallas County Suburbs (irvingweekly.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 meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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