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Dedicated Forney Teachers Study with Distinguished Scholars

News Staff

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

News Staff

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

Misty Holler Photos Courtesy Of Willie Grubaugh

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

Representative Keith Bell

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

Misty Holler

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

Karissa Condoianis

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

Don Themer

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.

NFHS Cheer Teams and Mascots Receive Multiple Awards

Joneita Kelly

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 05:00

Summer camps proved to be successful for North Forney High School’s Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleaders and Mascots. Both teams, as well as both mascots, came home with numerous awards.

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FM 1641 AND FM 548 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN KAUFMAN COUNTY

Kaufman County

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 05:00

KAUFMAN COUNTY – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing to widen Farm to Market Road (FM) 1641 from FM 548 to FM 148 and FM 548 from FM 1641 to United States (US) 80 in Kaufman County.

Food, Fun, Face Painting, and Fireworks

Misty Holler Staff Writer

Thu, 07/04/2019 - 00:00

Stor y by Larr y Goldenand, Photos by Larr y Gloden and Misty Holler Those in attendance truly had a BLAST at the City of Forney’s 11th Annual Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display last Saturday, June 29.