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Texas Marine Accounted For From World War II

News Staff

Thu, 08/26/2021 - 04:00

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced recently that Marine Corps Sgt. Fred Farris, 19, of Hillsboro, Texas, killed during World War II, was accounted for on April 14, 2020.

CISD Partners with Real Estate Agents, Hosts District’s First Realtors Breakfast

News Staff

Thu, 08/19/2021 - 05:00

Real estate agents are common in Crandall ISD—a district that has grown from 3A to 5A in just 8 years. And today, CISD hosted those professionals responsible for putting new Pirates in new homes at the district’s first-ever realtor’s breakfast.

Forney ISD Board Proposes New Lower Tax Rate for 3rd Year in a Row; $13 Million in Bond Refinance Savings

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Thu, 08/19/2021 - 05:00

For the third year in a row, the FISD Board has proposed a lower tax rate for residents living within the Forney ISD school boundaries. The Board will vote to approve the new rate at the next meeting in September. Since 2020, the Forney ISD tax rate has decreased by a total of 17 cents.

Do Your Social Media Posts Make You a Target for Identity Theft?

News Staff

Thu, 08/19/2021 - 05:00

If you use social media to keep in touch with friends, you might be risking identity theft. Tips to protect yourself from identity theft: Never post a photo of your driver license or ID card. It could include your birthdate and other personal data.

Fulfilling Our Nation’s Promise Airman Accounted For From World War II

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Thu, 08/19/2021 - 05:00

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Frank A. Norris, 23, of Quinlan, Texas, killed during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 19, 2021.

County Welcomes New Elections Administrator

News Staff

Thu, 08/19/2021 - 05:00

With elections being one of the most important functions of the county, the role of an Elections Administrator is extremely vital in maintaining election integrity.

Forney ISD Begins New Program Focused on Real Life Student Success

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Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

Forney Independent School District is introducing a new program for intermediate and middle school students focused on developing a plan and purpose for each student.

City of Forney Seeking Neighborhoods to Participate in National Night Out

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Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

The City of Forney is looking for neighborhoods interested in hosting gatherings for National Night Out, on Tuesday, October 5th. What is National Night Out? National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

School is Starting Soon

News Staff

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

The last weekend before school starts on Monday, August 16 is directly in the front windshield. However, the teachers in Forney ISD have been going at it since August 2 and the new teachers have been involved since July 26.

Say it ain’t so, Sgt. Pepper!

News Staff

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:00

Liverpool’s Mayor, Joanne Anderson, labelled the decision “incomprehensible” and expressed strongly that she is “Hugely concerned and disappointed by the decision to delete Liverpool’s World Heritage Status, especially since the decision comes a decade after UNESCO last visited the city and...