Is the Benefit Worth the Risk?

After months of business closures to various degrees due to the COVID-19 crisis, as well as a few steps back as Texas attempted to resume its usual activities, the state is now largely reopened.

9 Ways to Prevent Drowning All Year Long

Spending time in and around water is a favorite pastime for adults and children. Swimming, boating, running through sprinklers, and soaking in a nice warm tub can be great ways to relax and have fun. Texas Outdoor Annual to go All-Digital for 2020-2021 Hunting, Fishing Season

2020 Forney ISD Graduation at Globe Life Field June 1, 2020

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Good Morning, Don, Will You Let The Cats Out?

I received the above text not too long ago after the tornadoes had hit “southeastern” Texas near Lake Livingston.

“Prayer Shawl” Ladies REINVENT their ministry and products…..

The ODYSSEY BEGINS! The community “prayer shawl ladies” have somewhat modified what they are doing as a result of the PANDEMIC that has stormed over the country and world!

CISD Cafeteria Workers Answer the Call

Two things have remained constant through the COVID – 19 pandemic. Students are being taught virtually by their teachers, and cafeteria workers are preparing food for students each day.

Forney ISD High School Musicals and Cast Members Receive Recognition from the Dallas Summer Musical Organization

The Forney High School and North Forney High School theatre departments were recently recognized by the Dallas Summer Musical (DSM) organization with their 9th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA).

Forney City Manager Selects New Fire Chief

After a diligent interview process, the City of Forney is excited to announce the hiring of Derek Briggs as the next Fire Chief. Briggs will be leaving his position as EMS Division Chief for the Abilene Fire Department and is expected to join the Forney Fire Department on June 1, 2020.

A LITTLE GOOD NEWS TODAY

I, like many folks I know and see, sometimes suffer from tunnel vision and do not see the BIG PICTURE. I grouse and groan and complain and make myself and others miserable! Years ago, my BOYS would have called me “Oscar, the Grouch.” And they would have been right!

Crandall ISD Food Services and Technology Departments Aid to Students

Thanks to the dedication of CISD’s Student Nutrition group, families can rest assured their students will be fed throughout the district’s COVID-19 closure. The district started a curbside meal pick-up program March 23rd to serve its students breakfast and lunch.