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IRAN and IRAQ—How are they alike and different?

News Staff

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 05:00

Alan Jackson sang a hit song, “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?” (an after “911” anthem) In it, he sings, “I’m just a singer of simple songs./I’m not a real political man./I watch CNN, but I’m not sure I can tell/You the difference in Iraq and Iran.

New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

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Thu, 01/09/2020 - 05:00

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FHS Hosts Annual Angel Tree Christmas Party

News Staff

Thu, 01/02/2020 - 00:00

On Friday, December 13, the true spirit of Christmas was unmistakable in the halls of Forney High School.

Local Family’s Home Destroyed in Christmas Morning Fire

News Staff

Thu, 01/02/2020 - 00:00

Christmas morning did not go as planned for the McIntyre Family this year.

Ring in the New Year in Downtown Forney!

News Staff

Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00

The blocks of Main Street and Bois D’Arc Street located in the Historic Downtown District of Forney are being primed for the final inaugural event of 2019 for the City.

Forney High School Cheer Wins Big at 2019 NCA State of Texas Championship

News Staff

Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00

The weekend of December 14th, the Forney High School Competition Cheer team took on the 2019 NCA State of Texas Championship.

Forney ISD Student Perseveres, Graduates after Caring for Infant Sibling While Mother Battles Cancer

News Staff

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 05:00

High school years are supposed to be one of the greatest times of one’s youth. It should be a time that includes hanging out with friends, cheering at football games, and dancing the night away at prom.

Forney Police Department Offers Help to Stop Package Thefts

News Staff

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 05:00

Holiday Spirit is in the air. Don’t let the Grinch ruin your holidays. The Forney Police Department is happy to offer a safe site for package delivery! Feel free to have your packages shipped to the Forney Police Department between now until December 22.

Christmas in the Park Returns

News Staff

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 05:00

For more than three decades, Forney’s annual Christmas Celebration has existed in one form or another.

Crandall Pirates’ Stellar Season Comes to an End

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Thu, 12/05/2019 - 05:00

The Pirates came into Friday afternoon accomplishing something that hasn’t been done in Crandall since 1991. That is advance to the third round of the playoffs. In order to advance further they would have to beat a very tough team in the #2 state ranked Carthage Bulldogs. Kickoff was moved to a 2 p.