Lifestyle

ROSALES NAMED FORNEY ISD SCHOOL NURSE OF THE YEAR

Forney Isd

Thu, 05/16/2019 - 05:00

Joyce Rosales, the school nurse at Criswell Elementary School was named the Forney ISD Nurse of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year.

Thomas Howard Receives DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship

Stacey Browning

Thu, 05/09/2019 - 05:00

King’s Fort Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, has awarded Thomas Howard, son of Lisa and Scott Howard, the DAR Good Citizen Scholarship.

North Forney Graduate Dante A. Moss Graduates From Basic Training

News Staff

Thu, 05/09/2019 - 05:00

U.S. Air Force Airman Dante A. Moss graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

North Forney Falcons Doubled Our Pleasure! Boys win on Senior Night; Girls take Play-Off Victory!

Don Themer, Falcon In The Stands

Thu, 05/02/2019 - 05:00

Friday night, all dressed up, and some place to go! Wife and I headed off to watch the final North Forney Boys baseball game against West Mesquite, and it was Senior Night!

ALPHA TAU CHAPTER INSTALLS TWO NEW MEMBERS May 14 final day to donate shoes!

Don Themer As Reported By Vivian Themer

Thu, 05/02/2019 - 05:00

Alpha Tau Chapter (Kaufman County) of DKG Sorority held April’s monthly business meeting at Water of Life Lutheran Church in Forney and opened with the singing of the Invocation of Thanks and then socializing and enjoying refreshments.

Brown Middle School Gives Back

Cori Branton

Thu, 04/25/2019 - 05:00

The Brown Middle School Student Council hosted a Blankets for Chemotherapy event on Saturday, April 13th, and it turned out to be an amazing success! It was a high honor to work side-by-side with students, parents and fellow teachers on this project.

School Board Recognizes Students of the Month

News Staff

Thu, 04/25/2019 - 05:00

The Forney ISD Board of Trustees recognized the Pre-K, Elementary and Secondary Students of the Month at the April Regular Monthly Board Meeting on Monday, April 1. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://www.etypeservices.com/Forney%20MessengerID423/

State Representative Keith Bell Weekly Legislative Update-April 12

News Staff

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 05:00

Laying out HB 3383 On Tuesday I laid out House Bill 3383 in front of the House Land and Resource Management Committee.HB 3383 offers enhanced protection against involuntary annexation for municipalities inside of “Tier 1” counties.

Fitness Program, Jazzercise, Inc., Reaches Unprecedented Golden Anniversary

Jill Beam

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 05:00

Jazzercise was created by Judi Sheppard Missett in 1969 with a single aerobic dance class based on classical jazz dance. Interest in Jazzercise grew rapidly, especially when Sheppard Missett moved the business to fitness mecca southern California in 1971.

FISD Board of Trustees Recognizes FHS Highsteppers for being Named HTE Dance Tops in Texas

Forney Isd

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 05:00

The Forney High School Highsteppers Dance Team was recognized by the Forney ISD Board of Trustees for being named the HTE Dance Tops in Texas as well as the National Grand Champions. The team was recognized by the Board of Trustees at the April regular monthly board meeting on Monday, April 1.