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City Manager Selects New Chief of Police

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Thu, 08/22/2019 - 05:00

FORNEY, TX – Following the resignation of Forney’s Police Chief last month, City Manager Tony Carson and the City of Forney has chosen the department’s new head.

Forney City Council to Hold Two Public Hearings on Proposed Budget and Tax Rate

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Thu, 08/22/2019 - 05:00

During the August 7 City Council meeting, the council announced that public hearings would be held for the upcoming FY2019-2020 budget and tax rate.

Platinum Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram Donates $25,000 to Forney Education Foundation

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Thu, 08/15/2019 - 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.

3 ARRESTS MADE IN WINDMILL FARMS AND DEVONSHIRE VEHICLE BURGLARIES

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Thu, 08/15/2019 - 05:00

Kaufman County, Texas – Three individuals have been arrested in connection to a string of vehicle burglaries in the Windmill Farms and Devonshire communities. Approximately 10 vehicle burglaries were reported to KCSO over a span of two weeks.

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.