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Forney ISD Announces Elementary

Forney ISD Announces Elementary

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Forney ISD Announces Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year

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Thu, 04/30/2026 - 05:00
Forney Independent School District recently announced the District’s 2025-2026 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year. The announcement was made at the Forney Education Foundation’s Teacher of the Year Awards Dinner on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Forney ISD Superintendent Dr.
Forney Lady Rabbits Make History as 6A-D2 State Runner-Up

Forney Lady Rabbits Make History as 6A-D2 State Runner-Up

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Forney Lady Rabbits Make History as 6A-D2 State Runner-Up

Lauren Blackard
Thu, 04/23/2026 - 04:00
The Forney High School Lady Rabbits Varsity Soccer team made program history on April 11th, earning the title of 6A-Division II UIL State Runner-Up in their first-ever appearance in a state championship match.
State Representative Keith Bell Appointed Chair of House Select Committee on General Aviation

State Representative Keith Bell Appointed Chair of House Select Committee on General Aviation

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State Representative Keith Bell Appointed Chair of House Select Committee on General Aviation

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Thu, 04/23/2026 - 04:00
State Representative Keith Bell (RForney) has been appointed by Speaker Dustin Burrows to serve as Chair of the newly created House Select Committee on General Aviation. “I’m honored by the Speaker’s trust and grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role,” said Rep. Bell.
Topping Out Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for Future Texas Health Forney Hospital

Topping Out Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for Future Texas Health Forney Hospital

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Topping Out Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for Future Texas Health Forney Hospital

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Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:00
On April 8th, The Beck Group hosted a topping out ceremony to mark a major construction milestone at the future Texas Health Forney hospital, celebrat-ing the placement of the final beam at the highest point of the structure.
Mayra Diosdado Lara Pleads Guilty to Murder After Testifying Against Co-Conspirator in the Murder of Her Husband

Mayra Diosdado Lara Pleads Guilty to Murder After Testifying Against Co-Conspirator in the Murder of Her Husband

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Mayra Diosdado Lara Pleads Guilty to Murder After Testifying Against Co-Conspirator in the Murder of Her Husband

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Thu, 04/09/2026 - 05:00
Criminal District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today that 41-year-old Forney resident Mayra Diosdado Lara has pled guilty to the offense of Murder in connection with the February 5, 2024, shooting death of her husband, Gabriel Diosdado Arteaga.
North Forney Volleyball Earns Grant Teaff Beyond the Game Team Award

North Forney Volleyball Earns Grant Teaff Beyond the Game Team Award

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North Forney Volleyball Earns Grant Teaff Beyond the Game Team Award

Lauren Blackard
Thu, 04/09/2026 - 05:00
North Forney High School’s Lady Falcons Volleyball team has been awarded a $1,000 grant through the Grant Teaff Beyond the Game Team Award, an initiative of the Grant Teaff Foundation in collaboration with the Texas High School Coaches Association and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Crash Involving Two Police Vehicles

Crash Involving Two Police Vehicles

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Crash Involving Two Police Vehicles

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Thu, 03/26/2026 - 05:00
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at approximately 10:55 PM, Officers with the Forney Police Department were working a major crash on Eastbound US Highway 80 involving multiple vehicles. Officers were using their patrol vehicles to shut down the highway and divert traffic to the service road.
Crandall High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team Honor Fallen Teammate

Crandall High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team Honor Fallen Teammate

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Crandall High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team Honor Fallen Teammate

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Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:00
Crandall ISD Photos Courtesy of Jason Bowie The Crandall boys soccer season came to an emotional close on Senior Night as the team took the field without their teammate and friend, Julian Gilbert.