Community Corner
🌱 Looking for mom friends in Forney? Here’s one welcoming option
Make time for Wine Women & Wealth on the Forney Patch calendar
Hello Forney! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Looking for mom friends in Forney? Here's one welcoming option
- How a former Forney standout could anchor Nevada's defensive line
Also on today's calendar: Wine Women & Wealth and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call people that look after chickens? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny and remaining very warm, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 102, low: 76.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, with a high of 103 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A City-by-City Look at Mom Groups in Dallas-Fort Worth (dfwchild.com) — Forney moms looking for connection can join MomCo of Forney at Community Life Church, which meets twice monthly on Friday mornings with childcare, playdates, and moms' nights out. The wider guide also highlights many similar mom groups across Dallas-Fort Worth, from fitness-focused meetups to faith-based communities and support for specific parenting stages. 
• Why DT David Paine Jr. is Nevada football's 17th most important player in 2026 (nevadasportsnet.com) — A Nevada Wolf Pack defensive tackle with roots in Forney is projected to step into a starting role this season despite limited past playing time. The piece explains how his size, technique, and steady progress could make him a key part of Nevada's defense.
📸 Around Forney
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forney
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- Blackburn Celebrate Mondays
Blackburn El Forney, TX 75126 - 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 - 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
Monday August 17
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
📣 Forney Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Women's Empowerment Society August 2026
Forney Chamber of Commerce TownePlace Suites by Marriott Forney 503 E US Hwy 80 Forney, TX 75126
9:00 am - Junior Class Meeting
Forney H S PAC (520)
1:15 pm - Blackburn Celebrate Mondays
Blackburn El Forney, TX 75126 - Chambassador Meeting
Forney Chamber of Commerce Office or Pre-Established location.
12:00 pm
Friday August 14
Monday August 17
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
- Wife and I are always looking for new restaurants to try in Forney.
We prefer non "chain style" places and more family owned. Shoot me your favorites. (Nextdoor Diamond Creek) - Good morning to all my neighbors.
It's just something about that positivity motivation that creates a wonderful mindset. Start your day off strong share a smile count your blessings. (Nextdoor Lakewood)
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Forney. Apply here.
- BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Produce Clerk Part Time in Forney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forney here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mesquite
- Taxpayers Spent More Than $500 Million for General Dynamics' Nonfunctioning Artillery Factory (thenewamerican.com)
- Chico Elementary School grass fire prompts evacuation (fox4news.com)
- Ten FC Dallas prospects to watch in college soccer for Fall 2026 (3rddegree.net)
Terrell
- Amazon Is Being Sued Over Driver Pay in the Same Week It's Spending $1.1 Billion on New Warehouses (realtytoday.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: Chicken Tenders (Thank you Mark J. for sending it in!)
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