Lifestyle

Peek and Pollard Named FISD Students of the Month

News Staff

Thu, 09/12/2019 - 05:00

Congratulations to Warren Middle School student MaKayla Peek for being named the Forney ISD Secondary Student of the Month and to Sydney Pollard, a student at Lewis Elementary School for being named the Elementary Student of the Month.

FHS Softball Team Recognized For 2019 State Softball Championship Tournament Appearance

News Staff

Thu, 09/12/2019 - 05:00

Congratulations to the Forney High School softball team for qualifying for the 2019 State Softball Championship Tournament. The team was recognized at the Forney ISD Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, September 5.

94 and Ready for More! Marian Themer celebrates a “Happy Birthday”

News Staff

Thu, 08/29/2019 - 05:00

On August 20, “Gertrude Armstrong Cake for All” was the order of the day at Three Forks Senior Living, as Ann Moreau and Vivian Themer served the cakes they had baked with tender loving care!

Forney Retired Teachers hold annual “Back to School Breakfast.”

News Staff

Thu, 08/29/2019 - 05:00

On the 1st day of the 2019 FISD School Year, many local retired teachers met at “Alfredo’s Steak House and Sea Food” for the 2nd installment of what is to be an “annual event.

Bill Huthmacher Elected Chairman Of BFTS Museum Board

News Staff

Thu, 08/22/2019 - 05:00

TERRELL, TX Aug. 12, 2019 - The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum announces the election of Bill Huthmacher as chairman of its board of directors. Other new officers include Jerry Pearsall, vice chairman; Margaret Briggs, secretary, and Jill Baltz, Treasurer.

Forney Economic Development Corporation Helps City Employees Cool Down With Sno Cone Truck

News Staff

Thu, 08/22/2019 - 05:00

On August 6, the Forney Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) hosted a “sno cone” hour for fellow employees across the City.

On the Route 66 Road Again And the eatin’ is still GOOD!

News Staff

Thu, 08/08/2019 - 04:00

It might be a little far for a “day trip” for most of you, but for those for whom it is not and for those who like to travel to unique places during “spend the night” trips, my wife and I found another one worth considering—YUKON, Oklahoma.

Do You Ever Wonder What Teachers Do Over the Summer?

News Staff

Thu, 08/08/2019 - 04:00

This summer one of Brown Middle School’s art teachers, Mrs. BarSela, came up with an amazing vision to give the staff at Brown Middle School a fun and inviting lounge makeover. Once the word got out with the teaching staff, the project was underway! Teachers came in and painted the walls & cabinets.

Ellen Brooks West Memorial Library—more than Books

News Staff

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 05:00

For 37 years I taught at Forney High School and used the LIBRARY in some way or another almost every day of the school year—and most of the time it involved books and students. Many of my “paper writers” marveled at the information we found!

Katherine Delane Bailey to wed Weston Ewell Themer

News Staff

Thu, 07/25/2019 - 05:00

Engagement Tara Bailey, and Don and Vivian Themer, are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Katherine Delane Bailey and Weston Ewell Themer. Katie lives in Forney, plans to pursue a cosmetology degree, and is employed by Perfecto Services.