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The history of American Independence Day

News Staff

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 12:40

THE BIRTH OF INDEPENDENCE DAY When the initial battles in the Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775, few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain, and those who did were considered radical.

Sidewalk work underway on E. Main’s north side

News Staff

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 12:38

Crews began pouring concrete for the new sidewalks along the north side of E. Main St. June 23. The pouring began at the corner of E. Main and Elm St.

Remember fireworks safety when celebrating

News Staff

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 12:35

Outdoor celebrations dominate social schedules each summer. Several of these celebrations coordinate with national holidays or days of national pride and are accompanied by barbecues, parades, picnics, and often fireworks. Fireworks can add character and excitement to group events.

Two longtime F. I. S. D. Educators with Forney roots say farewell.

News Staff

Wed, 06/21/2017 - 13:32

Joe Louis Stewart, Jr. (Assistant Principal at Forney High) and Vivian Hood Themer (Assistant Principal at Blackburn Elementary) have both now officially retired from Forney ISD and are moving ahead to other pursuits.

First concert of summer set for Forney Community Band

News Staff

Wed, 06/21/2017 - 13:31

The Forney Community Band will be performing their first concert of the summer this coming Sunday at the Spellman Amphitheater at 8pm The concert is free and open to the public. The Forney Community Band is in it’s third season and under the direction of Cody Russell, Warren MS head band director.

Rep. Helen Giddings’ bill supporting officer mental health care signed into law

News Staff

Wed, 06/14/2017 - 15:02

AUSTIN—Gover nor Greg Abbott has signed HB 2619 into law. This bill, by State Representative Helen Giddings (Dallas), will create a new grant program to support officer mental health care in police departments across the state. In response, Rep.

Click It or Ticket post-enforcemement update

News Staff

Wed, 06/14/2017 - 14:58

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas-—During May 22- June 4, 2017 the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Texas Department of Transportation’s Click It or Ticket – Seat Belt Enforcement Program.

Damp Friday start yields to good Saturday turnout

News Staff

Wed, 06/07/2017 - 13:24

The second annual Forney BBQ Cookoff kicked off Friday and continued through Saturday with activities concentrated near the soccer pavilion in Forney Community Park.

Quinceanera queen-in-waiting given Make-A-Wish pre-party

News Staff

Wed, 06/07/2017 - 13:22

For most young women of Mexican descent, the approach of a 15th birthday quinceanera is as exciting as a wedding. But the occasion has special meaning for Maira Anguiano of Terrell. Her quinceanera on Saturday, June 10 will be extra-special.

Most of them do/did not talk much about their SERVICE

News Staff

Wed, 05/31/2017 - 15:39

I also found his Bronze Star Medal, and he merely gave his “stock answer” for an explanation of why he had received it. “Oh, they gave one of those to all the guys in that area.