State Representative Keith Bell Weekly Legislative Update-March 29

Kaufman County Day Kaufman County Day at the Capitol was a fantastic success; many thanks to over 150 Kaufman residents who made the trip down to Austin to take part in the day’s activities!

Ellen Brooks West Memorial Library Board of Directors Meeting

On March 21, 2019, the Ellen Brooks West Memorial Library Board of Directors met in the main area of the library. The meeting was called to order with a quorum at 7:00 p. m. by President Stormy Lemond, who also led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was spoken by Don Themer.

Local Dance Studio Offers Unique Programs

Focusing on making classes fun for kids and parents alike, Jazzy Bugs Wiggle & Dance offers a variety of classes for students of all ages. “We dance for the love of dance without the commitment of recitals and performances,” says owner, Jessica Roos.

FHS Art Students Compete in Region 10-E Visual Art Scholastic Event

FHS Visual Art students presented their artwork to judges at their annual regional event on February 23rd at Rowlett High School. Taking 81 pieces of work, they were awarded 69 regional gold medals and 4 area medals for their artwork.

FORNEY ISD HEALTH FAIR DRAWS MORE THAN 1,000 ATTENDEES

Forney ISD recently hosted the District’s 5th Annual Health Fair on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 in the cafeteria at North Forney High School. More than 1,080 people attended this year’s event that provided interactive booths, health and safety information, health screenings, activities and prizes.

The GOOSE’S OWNER and the MAIL CARRIER are the same!

This week’s article will attempt to “tie up some loose ends” with bits and pieces of information and photos concerning the interesting and historical life of Sue Sharp Adams, who lived many years on Bois d’Arc Street across from what was then Forney High School and who, for many years, was a Rural...

DEDICATION: FORNEY LEARNING ACADEMY I wish all of Forney could have been there!

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, the Dedication of the “Forney Learning Academy” was held in the building that once housed the First Baptist Church of Forney and now houses the Learning Academy.

TONY JACKSON: Remembered and memorialized with book presentations

I was fortunate enough to help coach Tony the first year I taught at the High School in Forney (1973—1974), to know him as a friend for many years after he finished college, and to be a fellow teacher with him for a long time in FISD.

The GOOSE’S OWNER and the MAIL CARRIER are the same!

Last week’s article concluded with Mrs. Adams taking a night job so that she could be at home during the days and when the girls arrived from school. We continue on today, again, mostly in middle daughter, Mary’s, words.