Concrete work done on west side of S. Bois d’Arc

All concrete work to replace parking areas and the sidewalk on the west side of S. Bois d’Arc from Front St. to Trinity St. had been completed by Friday.

Young Ambassadors install new ambassadors/officers

On Saturday, Aug. 5, the Sharing the Love Foundation recognized and installed its 2017-2018 Young Ambassador officers and members in a program held in the Council chamber at City Hall.

Work continues on S. Bois d’Arc

With several weeks of work now completed, the section of S. Bois d’Arc between Trinity and Front Streets was looking more like a real street by Friday morning.   To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://www.etypeservices.com/Forney%20MessengerID423/

Axis is ahead of schedule

Axis Construction Co. officials told attendees at last Friday’s Donut Shop Summit that workers are ahead of schedule on phase 2 of the city’s street and parking renovation project in downtown Forney.

Forney Fire Department awarded FEMA SAFER grant

FORNEY, TX— The Forney Fire Department (FFD) was recently notified that the department would be receiving a three-year grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that would provide a substantial amount of funding that would allow the department to hire an additional six firefighters.

Local artist’s work placed in ‘Cary’s Corner’

An artist with a studio located less than a mile outside Kaufman County has produced a piece of art that is now on permanent display alongside the caboose in “Cary’s Corner”, the miniature park to the west of S Bois d’Arc and just north of the Texas and Pacific railroad track.

FHS teens tackle real world issues at leadership training

(FORNEY, Texas)—Texas teens across the state gained skills in goal setting, team building, problem solving, and project planning though interactive methods at Texas Association of Student Council (TASC) Leadership Workshops.

Critical Red Cross blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations

DALLAS (July 5, 2017)— The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood donors of all blood types to give now and help save lives.

Hensarling meets 2017 Congressioal Art Competition winner

Last week, Congressman Jeb Hensarling (TX-5) met with North Forney High School AP Student and 2017 Congressional Art Competition winner for the 5th District of Texas, Amanda Villarreal.

Mayor addresses citizens at Latham Bakery

Mayor Rick Wilson addressed a crowd of citizens Saturday morning in his first “Coffee With the Mayor”, held at Latham Bakery in downtown Forney. Wilson has planned “Coffee With the Mayor” as a series of town hall-style meetings that will take place at a different place in Forney each month.