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Forney ISD announces new principals for 2017-2018 school year

News Staff

Wed, 04/19/2017 - 17:00

FORNEY, Texas— Forney ISD recently announced new principals for three schools for the 2017- 2018 school year. The District announced that Dr. Pam Luttrul, currently the Principal at Lewis Elementary School, will be the new Principal at Brown Middle School. Dr. Luttrul replaces Dr.

FISD Innovation and Design Team continues to focus on the future of education in the district

News Staff

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 14:36

FORNEY, Texas—On Tuesday, April 4, the Forney ISD Innovation and Design Team reconvened to further discuss the future of education in the district. The meeting was the second in a four-part meeting series that will take place through the month of April.

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas announce 2017 Women of Distinction nominees

News Staff

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 14:33

DALLAS—Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) announced late last week the three local community leaders to be recognized at the annual Women of Distinction Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Omni Dallas Hotel.

Forney city officials cut ribbon on Gateway Bridge Saturday

News Staff

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 13:41

In the first of two history- making ceremonies Saturday morning, Apr. 1, city, county and other officials cut a ribbon marking the completion and dedication of the Gateway Bridge and Gateway Blvd.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

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Wed, 04/05/2017 - 13:39

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School board votes to refinance bonds

News Staff

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 13:38

During Monday night’s school board meeting, trustees gave approval to the refinancing of bonds as they become callable. The board heard a presentation from John Chase, Chief Financial Officer, and Christian Merritt, the district’s financial advisor from Live Oak - Public Finance, L.L.C.

Dr. Bobbie Jean Alexander Thompson receives ’The Peoples’ Servant’ Award

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Wed, 03/29/2017 - 13:31

Dr. Bobbie Jean Alexander Thompson was the recipient of the 1st Annual Ron Bivins ‘The People’s Servant’ Living Legend Education Award. This award was given in honor of the late Dr. Frederick Todd, a Dallas Independent School District Administrator.

Minister at First Presbyterian Forney installed as permanent pastor Sunday

News Staff

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 13:30

Worshippers began gathering early for a special service at 4:00 p. m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Forney. Parking near the church was expected to fill up quickly, possibly making it necessary for some worshippers to be shuttled from the parking lot at nearby Water of Life Lutheran Church.

State presents award to County Clerk’s office

News Staff

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 15:37

Kaufman County Clerk Laura Hughes is pleased to announce to that the County Clerk’s Office was once again awarded the State’s prestigious 2016 Five Star Award! This marks the 13th year that the office has received this award for outstanding service in Vital Registration.

Forney Women’s Group holding meetups at Crumbzz

News Staff

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 15:33

The Women of Forney, which started in October, has begun meeting at Crumbzz in order to accommodate a large influx of members. According to group founder Debbie McAdams, as of their latest meetup Thursday evening, Mar. 16, membership had reached 90. Meetups often feature a speaker.