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Jr. Deputy Continues His Fight

News Staff

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 05:00

Kimberly Austin and her husband James are enduring a season that parents should never even have to imagine. Their son, Eric, has liver cancer and a devastating prognosis. In September of 2018, Eric was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer that had already metastasized into his right lung.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Reopens on June 1st with Advance Ticket Reservation Required

News Staff

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 05:00

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will reopen on Monday, June 1st with timed ticketing to provide for the health and safety of our guests and employees. Timed ticketing will help to minimize physical contact and adhere to social distancing guidelines while enjoying a visit to the Arboretum.

FISD’s First Dual Language Students Graduate

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Thu, 05/28/2020 - 05:00

As if the graduating class of 2020 wasn’t unique enough, among these seniors from Forney ISD are the first group of students to have completed Forney’s Dual Language Program from the beginning of their public school careers.

Crandall HS Principal Set to Expand Role in Tyler ISD as District’s Director of Special Education

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Thu, 05/28/2020 - 05:00

Crandall High School Principal Jeannia Dykman has been named Director of Special Education in Tyler ISD. The TISD school board approved Dykman for the new role, which will provide her the opportunity to reach students across the district, at its most recently regularly scheduled board meeting. Ms.

How to Exercise During the Pandemic

News Staff

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 05:00

Life changed overnight for millions of people across the globe in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, which shuttered businesses and forced many people to follow stay-at-home measures issued by their local governments.

Class of 2020 Parade

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Thu, 05/21/2020 - 00:00

On Sunday evening, May 17, graduating seniors and their families decorated vehicles and prepared to parade around Windmill Farms, the neighborhood surrounding North Forney High School. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. https://www.etypeservices.

Dairy Farmers Assist Local Food Banks

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Thu, 05/21/2020 - 00:00

To assist with the massive number of people in need of basic nutrition during the COVID-19 crises, members of Southwest Dairy Farmers and Southland Dairy Farmers have pitched in to help their local communities, including Forney, through donations of fluid milk and monetary contributions to fifteen...

Crandall’s Joe Dale Cary Named Athletic Director, Head Coach of Hondo ISD

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Thu, 05/21/2020 - 00:00

Crandall Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Joe Dale Cary, who last season led the Pirates to their first Regional Semifinal appearance since 1991, is moving to Hondo ISD.

Forney ISD To Hold Graduation at Globe Life

News Staff

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 05:00

Forney ISD’s senior class of 2020 may have missed out on a lot of the traditional aspects of their senior year, but Superintendent Dr. Justin Terry and the amazing staff at FISD were not satisfied to let the year end that way. Dr.

Forney ISD Announces District Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year

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Thu, 05/14/2020 - 05:00

In April of this year, Forney ISD announced the Teachers of the Year for each school in the District. Following those announcements, each Campus Teacher of the Year conducted virtual interviews with a District Teacher of the Year Selection Committee.