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The Different Types of Bird Feeders

News Staff

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 05:00

Birds are big business. That may come as a surprise to people who have never given much thought to the warm-blooded vertebrates who fly over their heads every day, but tens of millions of people have a passion for birds. A 2016 survey from the U.S.

The Threat Posed by Marine Debris

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Thu, 05/27/2021 - 05:00

The world’s oceans, and the marine life that call those oceans home, are under attack.

Spellman Amphitheater Events Return

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Thu, 05/20/2021 - 05:00

JAC Management Group and JAC Live are thrilled to start rolling out their 2021 event programming for Spellman Amphitheater in Forney, TX.

Forney ISD AFJROTC Cadet Earns

Forney ISD AFJROTC Cadet Earns Full Scholarship to ROTC Cyber Academy

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Thu, 05/20/2021 - 05:00

Forney High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, (AFJROTC) Cadet Blane Duplissey has been selected to receive a full-paid scholarship for the second-annual Air Force Junior ROTC Cyber Academy.

From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell – Legislative Update

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Thu, 05/20/2021 - 05:00

Three Public Education Bills Passed in the House The House passed three of my bills on third reading last week.

NTMWD Board of Directors Announce

NTMWD Board of Directors Announce New Executive Director/General Manager

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Thu, 05/20/2021 - 05:00

Following an extensive national search, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Jenna Covington, P.E., as Executive Director/General Manager. The Board finalized its decision during a Special Called Board Meeting on Monday.

Forney High School Percussion

Forney High School Percussion Night of Percussion

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Thu, 05/20/2021 - 05:00

To say that his has been a unique year for students would be a gross understatement. Nothing has been normal. However, the Night of Percussion did bring a modicum of normal and the students presented their talents in a fashion above and beyond. Director, Riley Warren is to be commended.

It’s Been A-MAY-zing!

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Thu, 05/20/2021 - 05:00

At the May 10 Board of Trustees meeting for Forney ISD there were many wonderful people recognized for their contributions to the 2020-2021 school year. They recognized the Elementary and Intermediate Campus Teachers of the Year as well as the Secondary Campus Teachers of the Year.

Yearbooks are Important Mementos

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Thu, 05/20/2021 - 05:00

Reaching senior year of high school or college is something to celebrate. It means that graduation is on the horizon and another chapter in students’ lives will soon come to a close, with a new one likely to begin shortly thereafter.

Popular Graduation Traditions

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Thu, 05/20/2021 - 05:00

Graduation is steeped in tradition. Come the day of graduation, many grads-to-be might be focusing on receiving their diplomas and then celebrating after the ceremony.