City of Forney Welcomes New Fire Chief to Department

After nearly 23 years of service with the Abilene Fire Department, Derek Briggs is excited to return to North Texas to serve as the new fire chief for the City of Forney.

Hwy 80 expansion "sneak peek"

The Forney Messenger got a "sneak peek" at the plans for the upcoming expansion of Hwy 80 that will be unveiled and on display at the City Council meeting on Tuesday at 6:30pm.

City Council Candidate Response - Cheryl Ballard Place 2

About the Candidate   I am Cheryl Ballard and I am running for City Council Place 2 in the upcoming City’s Elections. My husband Larry and I moved to Forney in 2006 into the Trails of Chestnut Meadows where we still make our home. We have 4 beautiful children and 9 grandchildren.

City Council Candidate Response - Shaun Myers Place 2

About the Candidate   I’m 37 years old, have a wife, Jennifer, of 11 years, and have three young children, Benjamin, Harrison, and Emberlyn.  I grew up primarily in Mesquite and Irving and moved to Forney in 2003.

City Council Candidate Response - Jimmy Lee Hanks Place 4

About the Candidate   My name is Jimmy Lee Hanks, I was born in Olney, Texas and raised in Graham, TX and Bryson, TX. I am a disabled U.S. Army veteran, I have worked corrections and was also a Paralegal. I currently work as a Project Manager for L3 Acquisitions LLC.

City Council Candidate Response - Kevin Moon Place 4

About the Candidate   My wife and I live in Forney.  We have three sons, a 17 year old who attends Forney High School, a 30 year old who works for Union Pacific Railroad and a 27 year old navy veteran who works for Homeland Security.  I grew up in Forney and graduated from Forney High School.

City Council Candidate Response - John Walker Place 4

About the Candidate   Hello my name is John Walker. I am originally from Arkansas and this is where my family still lives. My mom was a school teacher and my dad was an electrician. I have an older brother and an older sister. I have been married to Susan for almost 20 years.

City Council Candidate Response - David Johnson Place 6

About the Candidate   I am currently on the Forney City Council Place 6 serving my first term.  I have been a resident of Forney since 2003 when my family and I moved here from Mesquite.  I am retired after a 36 1/2 year career in municipal government.