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State Representative Keith Bell Announces for Re-Election

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Thu, 08/08/2019 - 04:00

Republican State Representative Keith Bell announced this week that he will seek re-election to the Texas State House after a record-breaking conservative legislative session.

Texas Sales Tax Holiday is August 9-11

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Thu, 08/08/2019 - 04:00

(AUSTIN) — Whether you’re in need of notebooks, rulers or running shoes, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on those and other items during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11.

Luminant-TXU Makes $10,000 Donation to Forney Education Foundation

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Thu, 08/01/2019 - 05:00

Celebrating its 16th Anniversary this year, the Forney Education Foundation exists to provide support for Forney ISD students with scholarships and teachers with innovative teaching grants.

Dedicated Forney Teachers Study with Distinguished Scholars

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Thu, 08/01/2019 - 05:00

In June, two teachers from Forney were selected to attend a prestigious professional development institute in San Antonio sponsored by Humanities Texas in partnership with The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Congressman Lance Gooden Introduces Legislation to End Child Trafficking at the Border

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Thu, 08/01/2019 - 05:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the southern border of our country, thousands of children are being used by criminals to claim asylum under a special classification for families. The Department of Homeland Security uncovered more than 5,500 fraudulent claims since May 2018.

8-Year-Old Bull Rider from Forney to Compete in World Finals

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Thu, 07/25/2019 - 05:00

At the age of eight, most little boys might be interested in video games or Lego bricks or baseball.

Specialized Veterans Unit Opens at Terrell State Hospital

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Thu, 07/25/2019 - 05:00

(AUSTIN, TX) – In response to continued efforts by Rep. Bell to reinvigorate Terrell State Hospital, the Health and Human Services Commission has approved funds that will add a 20-bed unit addition that will focus on the needs of Veterans.

Making History Visible

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Thu, 07/18/2019 - 05:00

Pamela Musketness and Dottie Durrett, both members of the King’s Fort Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), share a passion for preserving history. These two ladies spend much of their free time cleaning and restoring Historical Markers throughout Texas.

STATE FAIR OF TEXAS ANNOUNCES WHAT’S NEW FOR 2019

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Thu, 07/18/2019 - 05:00

Celebrating 133 years of tradition in the fall, the State Fair of Texas® will return for another season of food, festivities, and family fun. Themed “CELEBRATING TEXAS CREATIVITY,” this year’s exposition kicks off on Friday, September 27 in historic Fair Park.

FESA Board of Directors holds end of June meeting Preparations underway for FHS Homecoming, 2019

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Thu, 07/18/2019 - 05:00

The Forney High School Ex-Students Association Board Members are hard at work to provide another great Homecoming Luncheon on September 21. The Homecoming football game will be the night before (September 20) and promises to be an exciting contest.