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

Cassandra Pollock Texas Tribune

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

Misty Holler Staff Writer

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!

Patrick Luecke Photos Courtesy Of Jason Bowie

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.

Forney ISD Marching Bands Excel at Area C Marching Contest, Advance to UIL State Marching Band Competition

Forney Isd

Thu, 10/31/2019 - 05:00

Mesquite, TX – On Saturday, Oct. 26 the Forney High School and North Forney High School marching bands took to the field to compete in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Area C Marching Band Competition and finished with high marks.

Update from FISD Superintendent Dr. Justin Terry

News Staff

Thu, 10/31/2019 - 05:00

Just 5 short years ago, the District’s enrollment was around 8,300 students. Fast forward 6 years later and any day now we will be enrolling our 12,000th student. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth, but especially in the last two years, growing by almost 2,000 students.

Preparing for the Future

Misty Holler Staff Writer

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 05:00

It’s no secret that Forney and the surrounding areas are growing exponentially. And there is no sign that the influx of new residents will slow down anytime soon.

Hero’s Homecoming Honors Local Veteran

Misty Holler Staff Writer

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 05:00

Last Friday afternoon, sisters Missy Rodriguez and Gina Gossett were faced with a difficult decision. Their 75-year-old father, Jerry Thompson, had been placed on hospice care, which left the two to determine how and when to bring him home.

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

Forney Isd

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

Kate Bell-keierleber

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.

Brews on Bois d’Arc a Huge Success

Misty Holler

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.