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The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a decision barring emergency abortions that violate the law in Texas, which has one of the country’s strictest abortion bans.

Forney ISD honored Donald and Vivian Themer and their family in a dedication ceremony September 12th for Themer Middle School. The Forney ISD Board of Trustees, district administrators, District 4 House Representative Keith Bell and campus staff and teachers officially opened the school at the event. Congratulations to the Themer family!

September 27, 2024

When navigating the wine selection aisle, the options seem endless. Where do we start when it comes to picking the right red wine?

People turn to many different exercises and pieces of fitness equipment to get in shape and lose weight. What they may not realize is that one of the most effective health strategies requires no additional gear except a quality pair of athletic shoes. Walking is one of the easiest and most accessible activities that can improve overall health. In fact, walking is now being touted as “the closest thing we have to a wonder drug,” according to Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Indeed, walking offers a host of benefits, including:

Join the movement toward safer workplaces and the early identification of mental health challenges in adults and youth.

North Forney High School 2024 Homecoming Court

The road goes on forever, they say. And if you have the right companion along, the many miles seem short compared to the distance to the destination. The road a graduate in Forney ISD travels is as different for each student as their own personalities.

Thanks to a recent acquisition by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 630 acres in the Texas Hill County have been preserved adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The property, which had the potential to hold a subdivision with hundreds of new homes, will now become a part of Enchanted Rock’s iconic park, offering new recreational opportunities at one of the most popular and visited sites in the state.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 90 percent of vision loss from diabetes can be prevented.

Forney ISD honored the life and legacy of Clay Jones and his family in a dedication ceremony held on September 24th for Jones Intermediate School.

I have a cousin named Sara, no H. In my impossibly tiny family, my mother’s side, we were often paired together whenever she visited, as Sara was only my elder by a year. We were about as close as two girls could be, taking into consideration the fact that Sara lived in Rhode Island and I in Seagoville, Texas. Our grandmothers, Lucille (mine) and Jewel (hers), were sisters, both fiery redheads. Sara got the carrots. I got the dark coal of Ted Stilwell for hair color. This is a story about how two children were so very different and yet so very alike.

With the 2024 Presidential Election fast approaching, the Kaufman County Elections Department would like to remind all active military and overseas voters of their registration and voting options and encourage all voters to make a plan to vote today.