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Forney ISD Announces Partnership with Eastfield College and Texas Tech: 4 year Degrees Offered Online and Onsite

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Thu, 10/17/2019 - 05:00

On Monday night October 7th, the Forney ISD School Board announced a new partnership with Eastfield College and Texas Tech University, providing a streamlined approach that takes students from high school to community college and ending at a Tier 1 University all in Forney.

Forney Education Foundation to Award $90,000 in Teacher Grants

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Thu, 10/17/2019 - 05:00

Forney, TX - The Forney Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting the outstanding teachers in Forney ISD! Since 2008, the foundation has awarded Innovative Teacher Grants to Forney ISD teachers to enhance and improve educational programs in the classroom. On Monday, Oct.

Brews on Bois d’Arc a Huge Success

News Staff

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 05:00

Where were YOU last Saturday? Downtown Forney was the place to be, with an estimated 5,000 visitors throughout the day coming out to the City’s first ever Brews on Bois d’Arc.

Moe, You Will Be Missed

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Thu, 10/10/2019 - 05:00

If you ask anyone around town if they know Mawonn Smith, they may be unsure. But do they know Moe at the post office? Chances are, they do. Moe made his mark on our town with his courteous nature and joyful character.

From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell Monthly Legislative Update - September 2019

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Thu, 10/10/2019 - 05:00

Recognizing Anne Sherrill at the Cedar Creek Republican Club Proud to speak and recognize Anne Sherrill last night at the Cedar Creek Republican Club! Al Sherrill received on her behalf for her unyielding commitment to conservative values and the Republican Party of Texas! Honoring Mr. Joe E.

Kaufman County Emergency Services District No. 6 Serves ‘Community of Forney’

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Thu, 10/03/2019 - 05:00

While more than 24,000 residents live within the City of Forney, an estimated 28,000 reside outside the city limits but still call Forney “home”.

Smurfit Kappa Participates in World Cleanup Day

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Thu, 09/26/2019 - 05:00

What is now literally a worldwide event, World Cleanup Day humbly began a little over a decade ago in the small country of Estonia.

ANNOUNCING CHANGES TO STATE FAIR OPENING DAY PARADE

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Thu, 09/26/2019 - 05:00

With only one more day until opening, the State Fair of Texas has announced that it is tweaking its Opening Day celebration, which is Friday, September 27.

Forney’s Downtown Does it Again

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Thu, 09/19/2019 - 05:00

Not too long ago, many long-time local residents might have smirked at the thought that downtown Forney could ever be considered a destination location. But, ready or not, here we are and Forney’s Historic Downtown has become the venue for multiple successful events over the last few years!

Community Members Help Forney ISD Have A Successful Start to the 2019-2020 School Year

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Thu, 09/12/2019 - 05:00

After an exciting summer vacation, students in Forney ISD returned to the classroom on Monday, Aug. 19 ready to tackle new challenges and continue their educational journey.