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Did You Ever Listen to the “Fat Boys”….. …..And “Prince Markie Dee?”

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Wed, 03/17/2021 - 05:00

The “FAT BOYS” was a trio of “hip-hopsters” and were well known, especially for “beat-boxing,” which is “a musical style or technique, especially in ‘hiphop,’ in which the sounds and rhythm of percussion instruments or a drum machine are simulated by using the mouth, lips, tongue, and/or voice to...

Willett Elementary Set to Break Ground

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Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

Forney ISD will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, April 16, 2021 for Don R. Willett Elementary. The new campus is located in the Gateway Parks community.

Forney Resident Turns 104

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Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

Roberta Mae Carroll turned 104 years old on March 2, 2021. On March 6th family and friends participated in a “Drive By” Birthday Party past her downtown Forney home. Everyone who participated decorated their cars with posters, balloons and ribbons in celebration of her milestone birthday.

From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell Legislative Update February 2021

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Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

Winter Storm Update The winter storm that wreaked havoc on our state left the majority of Texans without power or water for days at a time. Lives were lost and unnecessary suffering occurred.

The USO: A Look Back at 80 Years of Continuous Service

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Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

The United Service Organizations (USO), the nation’s leading not-for-profit charity that serves the men and women in the U.S. military and their families, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Founded just before the U.S.

Rep. Lance Gooden & Two Dozen House Republicans Urge President Biden to Recognize Border Crisis & Declare National Emergency

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Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) and two dozen House Republicans sent a letter to President Biden urging that he recognize the immigration crisis and declare a national emergency at our southern border. This follows reports that U.S.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

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Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

Children’s Lighthouse of Forney 2401 FM 741

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 1 – 29

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Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 1 through March 29, 2021. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality.

Free Rides to all Vaccination Locations

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Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

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.

Temporary Exemption for Qualified Property Damaged by Disaster

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Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

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.