WATERGATE—What was that?

During the 1970s through the 1990s, “Watergate” triggered about the same thoughts in nearly everyone who heard the word—the plot to break into and “bug” the Democratic Party Headquarters in the Watergate Complex in June of 1972.

Free Rides to all Vaccination Locations

STAR Transit is providing free rides for persons with confirmed appointment to get the COVID 19 vaccine shots. The curb-to-curb service extends outside of the agency’s service area. Rides are available Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Breaking Ground and Building Up

From ceremonial ground breakings to official doors opening, Forney ISD has been very busy with creating classrooms.

Alpha Tau of Kaufman County Celebrates Delta Kappa Gamma’s Birthday!

After four months of Zoom meetings due to COVID, Alpha Tau met live and virtually, celebrating the 92nd birthday of DKG! It was a blessing to be together again and to celebrate each other— and to include a Founder’s Day tribute to our DKG sisters.

Just Who is this FAUCI Guy?

Born 12/24/1940 (Yes, he is really 80 years old!) in Brooklyn, New York, and married to wife, Christine, ANTHONY STEPHEN FAUCI is a renowned American immunologist and physician and scientist.

Temporary Exemption for Qualified Property Damaged by Disaster

Due to the February 12, 2021 disaster declaration by the governor, certain properties within Kaufman County may qualify for a temporary exemption under section 11.35 of the Texas Property Tax Code.

The Scoop On Seniors

Few, if any, families have not been affected by cancer. Estimates based on data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer suggested that 19.3 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in 2020, which reflects the far-reaching impact cancer has on people across the globe.

TRACK, still running down the road!

One thing I remember very well is that Texas High School Track “ran” and “measured” its events in miles, yards, inches—not the metric—until somewhere around 1980, and then the change was not always graceful or well-accepted!

Sandi Primous

A 20-year veteran of the United States Army, Sandi Primous is living proof of the benefits that can come from decades of service to our country. Having grown up in a military family, with her father and uncle both enlisted in branches of the Armed Forces, young Sandi knew the value of hard work.

Forney ISD Announces the 2020-2021 District Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year

The Forney Independent School District recently announced the District’s 2020-2021 District Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year. The announcement was made at the Forney Education Foundation’s Casino Night Fundraising event on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Forney ISD Superintendent Dr.