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FORNEY ISD AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAM EARNS DISTINGUISHED UNIT AWARD

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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 05:00

The Forney ISD Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) were recently awarded the 2018-2019 Distinguished Unit Award from the Headquarters, Air Force JROTC.

FORNEY ISD DUAL LANGUAGE STUDENT CAPTURES SECOND PLACE AT REGIONAL SPANISH SPELLING BEE COMPETITION

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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 05:00

Brynn Emsoff, a 5th grade student in Forney ISD’s Dual Language Program recently captured Second Place on Thursday, April 18 at the Region 10 Spanish Spelling Bee. The Third Annual Region 10 Spanish Spelling Bee was held at ILTexas in Grand Prairie ISD in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Kaufman County Ranked 3rd in the Nation for Percentage Growth

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Thu, 04/25/2019 - 05:00

As of last week, the United States Census Bureau reported that Kaufman County leads much of the nation in percentage growth in counties where 20,000 or more people reside.

Appraisal Value Appeals Process Available

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Thu, 04/25/2019 - 05:00

On Tuesday, April 16, residents of the City of Forney and Kaufman County at large were shocked to find the Appraisal District’s newly posted real estate values for 2019. Many property owners saw an extraordinary increase in the appraised value of their real estate in the county.

State Representative Keith Bell Weekly Legislative Update-April 19

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Thu, 04/25/2019 - 05:00

Laying out HB 3836 On Tuesday I laid out House Bill 3836 before my colleagues in the House Committee on Public Education.

City Plans for Road Expansion

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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 05:00

The number one complaint among residents in Forney is the traffic congestion. In what used to be a two-traffic light town, the rapid and continued growth in the area has led to congestion in many of our major thoroughfares.

North Forney High School Lady Falcons Golf Team wins District

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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 05:00

On April 3rd, the North Forney Girls Golf Team became District Champs for the first time in school history. Led by Seniors, Bianca Cunningham and McKenzie Ryan, the team showed up to the 13-5A District Tournament at Rusted Rail Golf Club with hopes to make history.

City Plans for Park Expansion

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Thu, 04/11/2019 - 05:00

On Thursday, April 4, the Forney Messenger hosted a Meet the Candidate forum in conjunction with the city’s upcoming mayoral and city council elections. As well as being open for the public to attend, the event was broadcast via a Facebook Live event on the Forney Messenger Inc. Facebook page.

NORTH FORNEY HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE WINS NTCA COMPETITION, ADVANCES TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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Thu, 04/11/2019 - 05:00

The North Forney High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble recently competed in the North Texas Colorguard Association Championship (NTCA) competition. The NFHS Indoor Percussion won the championship in 2018 and returned to the competition to defend their title.

FHS Graduate and Cherokee County Assistant District Attorney Rachel Ashe Named liveSAFE Resources Woman of the Year

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Thu, 04/04/2019 - 05:00

March 26, 2019 -- Rachel Ashe, Assistant District Attorney from the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, was recently honored as the liveSAFE Resources Woman of the Year for her tireless work on behalf of domestic abuse victims.