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FHPL Board of Directors Business Meeting, 2/10/20

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Thu, 02/20/2020 - 05:00

The Forney Historic Preservation League Monthly Board of Directors Business Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p. m. by President Charles Beason, who announced a quorum and all members present—Charles Beason, Sharon Bowen, Tracy Drane, Jana Garner, Donna Hervey, Lawrence Higgins, Andy Parker, L. C.

JAC Management Touches Down in Forney

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Thu, 02/13/2020 - 00:00

JAC Management Group has inked a five-year agreement with The City of Forney, Texas to provide entertainment management services for their 3,600 seat Spellman Amphitheater. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://www.etypeservices.com/Forney%20MessengerID423/

Warren Middle School Star Steppers Earn Multiple Awards at Competition

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Thu, 02/13/2020 - 00:00

After countless hours of practice over the course of nearly seven months, the Warren Middle School Star Steppers brought their talents to the dance floor last Saturday. The dance team, under the direction of Mrs.

Forney ISD Cheer Squads Compete at NCA Competition

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Thu, 02/06/2020 - 05:00

Dallas, TX - The Forney High School and North Forney High School cheer squads recently competed in the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) competition on Saturday, Feb. 1 in Dallas with both squads finishing strong in the competition. The Forney High School Cheer Squad finished in 5th place.

Members of the Forney ISD Swim and Dive Team Win Top Honors at Regional Meet, Advance to State Competition

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Thu, 02/06/2020 - 05:00

The Forney ISD Swim and Dive Team recently competed in the Region 4-5A Swim and Dive Meet where they captured the Regional Championship! Divers from North Forney High School and Forney High School took top spots at the regional championship meet.

Shepherds of Hope program provides opportunities for Social Emotional Learning for students through agriculture and animals

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Thu, 01/30/2020 - 05:00

Crandall Independent School District started 2020 off strong by formally launching Shepherds of Hope, a student-led program that teaches students about animals and animal care, while prioritizing the theraputic benefits that animals have on the social emotional well being of students.

Crandall Coaches Honored for Fifty Years of Combined Service

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Thu, 01/30/2020 - 05:00

On Friday January 11th Crandall ISD honored two storied coaches for their years of service at the varsity Pirates girls’ basketball game. Denise and Wanda Blount are sisters who have worked in Crandall for a combined fifty years of service!

Two Lives Lost, One Drastically Altered by Fiery Crash

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Thu, 01/23/2020 - 05:00

Monday morning just before 11:00AM, a fatal accident occurred at the intersection of the eastbound Highway 80 service road and Gateway Boulevard, which claimed the lives of two women and left one man with non-life threatening injuries and criminal charges.

Crandall Pirates Cheer are UIL State Champions!

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Thu, 01/23/2020 - 05:00

The Crandall Pirates cheer squad made the finals of the UIL Spirit State Championship for the fifth consecutive year – the amount of time that competition at the state level has existed.

Trump administration sets into motion return of online 3D gun blueprints

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Thu, 01/23/2020 - 05:00

The Trump administration set into motion on Friday the process that will allow 3D-printed gun blueprints — first introduced by a Texas man — back online after being blocked from the internet twice. Trump is transferring authority of some small arms and ammunition exports from the U.S.