News

Crandall Pirates are Bi-District Champions!

News Staff

Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00

The Crandall Pirates came into Thursday night ready for redemption after losing in the first round of the playoffs to a tough Henderson team last year.

Democrats Lack Grounds for Impeachment Op-Ed Congressman Lance Gooden

News Staff

Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00

President Donald J. Trump does not deserve to be removed from office. In another effort at impeachment, Democrats now falsely accuse President Trump of extorting the president of Ukraine during their phone call in July. There are a few glaring problems with their argument.

Local Youth Takes Part in The Texas Youth Hunt Program

News Staff

Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00

In 1996, Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Texas Wildlife Association created the Texas Youth Hunt Program (TYHP). Their hunts are built around teaching youth how to hunt safely, legally, and ethically.

Forney ISD Announce National Merit Commended Students

News Staff

Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00

Congratulations to Micah Justice, Austin Preston and Christian Pryor who were recently named National Merit Commended Students. The students were recognized by the Forney ISD Board of Trustees at the regular monthly board meeting on Monday, November 11th.

School Board Recognizes High School Bands

News Staff

Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00

Congratulations to the Forney High School and North Forney High School Marching bands for qualifying for the University Interscholastic League State (UIL) Marching Band Competition.

Kaufman County Clerical Error Brings Liquor Store to Forney

News Staff

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 05:00

The Forney Messenger has learned a package store permit was issued earlier this year to RAS Trading Inc. Documents obtained through the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission website show license number P1043133 was issued on January 23, 2019.

Urgent Needs at the Forney Food Pantry

News Staff

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 05:00

On Thursday October 31st, the freezer at the Forney Food Pantry suffered a mechanical issue, which caused the freezer to stop working and the pantry to lose all of its frozen food items.

Gov. Greg Abbott Says Texas Will Temporarily House Homeless Austin Residents on Five Acres of State Land

News Staff

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 05:00

After forcing Austin’s homeless population out from under state overpasses earlier this week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s office on Thursday announced a plan to provide a five-acre plot of land for homeless people to camp temporarily until more permanent shelter can be identified.

Voters Approve FISD, County Bonds

News Staff

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 05:00

This week, voters living within the Forney Independent School District made a monumental decision in favor of its students.

Crandall Pirates are District Champions!

News Staff

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 05:00

It was an interesting week for the Crandall Pirates. A loss at the hands of the Midlothian Heritage Jaguars gave the Pirates a 2-1 record in district standings with an overall record of 5-3 on the season.