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STAR Transit Announces Employee and Driver of the Year

News Staff

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

Eight individuals were recently honored during STAR Transit’s Employee Appreciation Meetings. Jeff Rohman was announced as the 2020 Employee of the Year, and Wynette Blackburn received the 2020 Driver of Year award.

LEFT—RIGHT—MIDDLE What are They? Let’s Think a Little!

LEFT—RIGHT—MIDDLE What are They?

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

IDEOLOGY: “a more or less coherent set of ideas that provides the basis for organized political action— whether that is intended to preserve, modify, or overthrow the existing system of power” (George Dumitrache—Teacher—St. Peter’s College, Auckland)….. The LEFT—RIGHT political spectrum...

Hoo-ray, the Cold Weather is Over—it is MARCH!

Hoo-ray, the Cold Weather is Over—it is MARCH! Or, is it?

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

Yes, it really is March, but I am not quite sure that the “cold is over.” In my memories are recollections of really cold spells and some quite heavy snow showers. But, I realized I was not physically “46” any more when I wrestled with the “Big C.” Maybe my memory is not “46” either!

Forney High School JV Golf Update

Forney High School Golf Competes in First Spring Tournament

Submitted By Lori Wehmeyer

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

The varsity boys and girls golf teams played at Firewheel Old Golf Course on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021. This is the varsity group’s first spring tournament, and they had a perfect day to compete.

Paola Ibarra Named FISD Student of the Month

News Staff

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

Congratulations to Paola Ibarra from Smith Intermediate School for being named a Student of the Month for March. Ms. Ibarra was honored by the Forney ISD Board of Trustees at the March regular board meeting on Monday, March 1, 2021.

PREDATOR AND PREY

News Staff

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

Many folks share my inherent feelings about predators; we dislike them because of their nature but know they are an intricate part of the natural world. They are genetically programmed to kill to survive.

Public Help Sought to Report Fish and Wildlife Impacted by Winter Storm Uri

News Staff

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

Recent snowfall and freezing temperatures affected many fish and wildlife species throughout the state and now Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking for the public’s help in reporting any animal mortality events they observe on their property, ranches, or in their neighborhoods...

Public Input Sought on Texas Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2021-2022

News Staff

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:00

Changes to length and bag limits for blue and channel catfish statewide and at specific locations highlight this year’s list of proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes. The proposed changes also include minor modifications to passive gear float dimensions.

City Council Denies Forney Police Chief’s Grievance

Forney1

Sat, 03/06/2021 - 11:17

On Friday, February 26th, 2021, the Forney City Council met to discuss the grievance filed by Forney Police Chief Mica Lunt against Forney City Manager Tony Carson. After convening into open session, the Council immediately adjourned into executive session to discuss the grievance.

Forney City Manager Tony Carson Responds to Grievance

Forney1

Fri, 03/05/2021 - 10:56

On Sunday evening, February 21, 2021, Forney Chief of Police Mica Lunt submitted a grievance to Mayor Mary Penn and City Attorney Jon Thatcher against City Manager Tony Carson.