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Hey Forney, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Best fishing spots, a wild lakefront house, and a Revolutionary War weapons talk + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Family-friendly waters await: From Lake Tawakoni, the Catfish Capital of Texas, to stocked ponds at Forney Community Park, Kaufman County offers fishing this spring for beginners. Ages 17 and older need a license — see the best fishing spots.

Community wellness legacy grows: Forney’s Best Massage Ever is celebrating 25 years of healing, as founder Victoria Mayhew and a skilled team have served nearly 6,000 neighbors, including first responders, educators, seniors, and more — get all the details.

Regional healthcare footprint grows: Medical City Healthcare has acquired 13 urgent care centers across North Texas under the CareNow brand, including clinics in Heath and Bartonville. The purchase broadens convenient options for quick care — see full list of locations.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Shop local at Spring Fling Market
• Easter car show with egg hunts
• Make music at Kindermusik Easter playdate

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Sandwich night, done: Mom’s Bar & Grill Restaurant serves cheesesteak subs, grilled chicken hoagies, and a legit veggie pick. Easygoing vibe, satisfying and unfussy. A back-pocket move for weeknights when the fridge is giving side-eye. Portions hit the spot, without slowing you down.

Green-space reset: Forney Community Park is the easy choice when you want to stretch your legs, let the kids roam, or catch a community show. Expect playgrounds, courts, walking paths, and the Spellman Amphitheater, turning weekday evenings and low-key weekends into a light, summery exhale.

Game night, solved. From quick kid-friendly picks to deep strategy epics and welcoming RPGs, Bard Owl Games is Terrell’s low-key hang to discover fresh titles, trade tips with people who speak your language, and head home with a game you’ll be excited to play again this week.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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🍪 Cookies with the City Manager @ Mesquite City Hall | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:30 PM – Cookies with the City Manager is serving straight answers with a side of sugar. Submit your questions about city projects, programs, and those orange cones breeding on your commute, then hear the big boss tackle them without the bureaucratic seasoning. Civic duty, but with dessert.

🧹 Spring Cleaning the Church @ Wildwood Baptist Church (Mesquite) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Roll up your sleeves for Serving Second Saturday and help give the whole church a proper spring scrub. Lists are posted, jobs for every age include dusting baseboards, organizing rooms, leaf pickup, and light trimming. Bring the kids, their altitude is perfect for baseboards.

🎵 FAC Musician Networking Mixer @ TownePlace Suites by Marriott Forney | Wednesday (3/18) at 5:30 PM – FAC’s Musician Networking Mixer is bringing local players and industry folks together for a free schmooze at TownePlace by Marriott in Forney, riding the coattails of the National Accordion Conference. Swap cards, compare war stories, and yes, there will be squeezebox people, so be nice.

🏥 Medicare Made Simple @ Golden Corral Buffet & Grill (Mesquite) | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM – Give your future self a break and spend one hour getting Medicare untangled at this free class. Whether you are new or comparing plans, they break down parts, penalties, and choices with plain talk, not jargon, which beats Googling. Seats are limited, so register now.

👕 Mesquite Makers: Silkscreen Workshop @ Opal Lawrence Historical Park | Saturday (3/21) at 1:00 PM – Skip the big-box errand and watch your tee get some hometown swagger. Mesquite Makers lands at Historic Mesquite with Durty Laundry silkscreening a limited-edition car show design by Joe Cadena, so bring a shirt, snag a donated tote, and enjoy real-deal, free fun.

🇺 America 250 – Discussion of Revolutionary War Weapons and Tactics @ Spellman Museum of Forney History | Saturday (3/28) at 12:00 PM – Whether you still remember eighth grade history or just like shiny long rifles, this America 250 talk digs into the weapons, fighters, and tactics that kept Washington up at night. Real and replica arms on display, select hands-on demos, free admission, limited seating.

🐰 Bunny Eggstravaganza @ Evan’s Recreation Center (Mesquite) | Saturday (4/4) at 9:00 AM – Nothing says spring like letting the kids sprint for eggs and calling it cardio. Evans Rec Center hosts a free family bash with age-grouped hunts, bunny photos, crafts, face painting, and bounce houses, so the littles burn energy, you get sanity back, hello, nap time.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Forney report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 43%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 95%

Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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This house is wild

This 5-bed lakefront stunner on a cul-de-sac lot offers sweeping Lake Ray Hubbard views and direct water access for paddling and fishing. The custom kitchen flows into entertaining zones and a bar, while the primary suite adds a spa bath and private patio. A waterside platform, covered patio with TV and dining, home gym, and partial furnishings complete the package.

Take a peek inside →