Raising Expectations Leads to Success

Teachers will often believe in students until they believe in themselves. The most impactful teachers establish and maintain high expectations for successful student outcomes.

Angler Recognition Program Shines Spotlight on Fishing Excellence

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) exists to recognize fishing excellence in Texas, and to further that purpose, TPWD staff recently completed a revitalization initiative for the program.

Perspective

When confronting a problem. I’ve always been told to gain perspective by thinking about how important this issue will be in five years. It’s a useful exercise. But going into the future is mere speculation. You don’t/can’t know where you will be in five years.

CISD Celebrates the Crandall High School Top 10 Graduates of 2023 at a Breakfast Ceremony

Crandall High School Top 10 Graduates gathered together on Friday, April 28, 2023, at a breakfast ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments. Their family and teacher of choice enjoyed this special occasion with them.

Forney Juneteenth Festival

The City of Forney is proud to announce a community event to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

Latham Bakery Hosts Cookies for CASA

Latham Bakery sold cookies for CASA throughout the month of April and raised over $1200 for Lone Star CASA with their cookie sales. Latham Bakery is owned by Malinda Latham, and her business has supported CASA each year to bring awareness to the kids CASA serves.

Labor Force and Number Employed Also Reach Record Highs

Texas achieved 26 consecutive months of growth in total nonfarm employment in April 2023, with the state again eclipsing records for the largest civilian labor force and greatest number of people employed in state history.

Thank You to All Who Served

Last week, we at FEF were proud to celebrate the hard work that our graduates have done for the last 13 years. But this week - the week between Memorial Day and D-Day - it’s worth considering all those that came before us that made all of this possible.

Eternally Young— ROLAND TYLER—Moves On!

PART ONE Staff Writer For five decades, ROLAND TYLER has been a constant picture of what a “perfect Forney citizen” should be. He has worshipped, worked, served, socialized, and witnessed. I am proud to have known him and called him, FRIEND!

FISD 2023 Graduation

Photos Courtesy of Larry Golden