Sanders Joins Forney Family as FISD Director of Safety & Security: Preparing for Forney ISD Police Department

This week Forney ISD took another step toward creating an in-house police department by hiring Joseph Sanders as the Director of Safety & Security. Sanders will transition to Chief of Police once the department creation process is completed with TCOLE.

Chief Townsend Retires After 44 Years

Forney’s first-ever paid Fire Chief, Chief Rick Townsend, is retiring this month. His leadership has allowed the Forney Fire Department to evolve with the changing times in ways best suited to serve the continually growing population of our town.

Where is SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE?

*I have often been asked about this college, and here are some bits of information I have recently gleaned. They are correct to the best of my knowledge.* Southwestern Christian College has been located in Terrell, TX, since 1949, and, for the most part, it has always been a fairly well-kept secret.

City of Forney Orders Shelter in Place

At the second emergency City Council meeting to have been called for the City of Forney within the last week, Mayor Penn and the Council heard from Forney Police Chief Mica Lunt.

Local Restaurants Need Our Support Now More Than Ever

During these unprecedented times in our nation and world, many are worried not only about the health impact of COVID-19, but also about the economic hardships this will present moving forward.

FEDC Receives Economic Development Excellence Award from State Association

The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its Annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2019. The awards were presented at a breakfast held Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the TEDC Winter Conference in College Station, TX.

Forney ISD Communications Departments Capture Platinum Award at State Conference

Staff members of the Forney ISD Marketing and Communications Department recently attended the Texas School Public Relations Association, (TSPRA), annual conference in Austin, Texas during the week of Feb.