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Forney City Council Unanimously Calls

Forney City Council Unanimously Calls for November 2022 Bond Election

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Thu, 08/25/2022 - 05:00

During the Forney City Council meeting on August 16, the Council unanimously voted to call a bond election for a proposed bond program that would address identified projects based on the 84+% growth the City has experienced over the past 12 years.

Rainfall and Flash Flooding Results in Wastewater Spill at NTMWD South Mesquite Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Thu, 08/25/2022 - 05:00

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) experienced a domestic wastewater spill from its South Mesquite Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 3500 Lawson Road, Mesquite, Texas.

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Went on Sale Aug. 15

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Thu, 08/25/2022 - 05:00

The beginning of a new hunting season is approaching and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for 2022-23.

Jerry King Announces

Jerry King Announces Retirement As TVCC President

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Thu, 08/25/2022 - 05:00

Trinity Valley Community College President Jerry King, Ed.D recently announced his retirement from the college. King will retire at the end of the spring semester following his 45th year of service to the institution.

Opportunities Abound

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Thu, 08/25/2022 - 05:00

Opportunities are always there to do right by someone and lift them up. The Board Members of Forney Education Foundation know that it can be easy to seize an opportunity to visit with someone about what FEF does and how much it impacts the students and teachers in Forney ISD.

Commissioners’ Court

Commissioners’ Court Approves Sheriff Sub Station

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Thu, 08/25/2022 - 05:00

Forney ISD Donates Land Near North Forney High School Through a creative partnership with the Forney Independent School District, Kaufman County will soon begin construction on a new Sheriff Sub Station on the west side of the county in Forney.

“Through the Years” with the Kenny

“Through the Years” with the Kenny Rogers Band Featuring Don Gatlin to Perform in Terrell on September 8

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Thu, 08/25/2022 - 05:00

Don Gatlin joins Kenny Rogers original band for a one-of-a-kind tribute to the country music giant live in concert at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm on Thursday, September 8, 2022. This is the first performance in the 2022-2023 E!

Three Rights

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Thu, 08/25/2022 - 05:00

The Pine Tree Flag and the “Divine Right of Kings” Among the landmarks of history that led up to the American Revolution and independence, there were some lesser-known events long before the ones we all know about and hold dear.

TPWD Launches Search for

TPWD Launches Search for New Executive Director

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Thu, 08/25/2022 - 05:00

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opened applications Wednesday for a successor to retiring executive director Carter Smith. Smith will retire effective January 2023, ending a 15-year tenure at the helm of the agency.

Ramsey Named Chief of

Ramsey Named Chief of Juvenile Probation Department

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Thu, 08/25/2022 - 05:00

Kaufman County Court At Law Judge Tracy Gray announced this week that Trenis Ramsey, who has served the county for more than 26 years, has been named Chief of the Juvenile Probation Department, replacing long-time Chief Laura Peace upon her retirement.