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Forney ISD Acquires Land: ‘District Can Build Schools’

On Monday night at their regular meeting, the Forney ISD board of trustees accepted a donation of two properties, 16.364 acres donated by Devonshire and 13.94 acres donated by Gateway Parks, for future elementary sites.

I Can’t Say the Word

I have been putting this off long enough. The Editor of this newspaper offered me this opportunity several months ago. I am sure he is surprised I have actually written it. He honored my family with an incredible article several weeks ago. I still can’t believe he did that.

Forney Fire Department Takes Delivery of New Fire Truck

On December 21, the Forney Fire Department welcomed a new Engine #1 into service with the time-honored “push-in” and “wash-down” traditional ceremony at Central Fire Station. Each tradition stems from the days when fire departments used hand-drawn equipment.

Criswell Elementary Hosts Family Reading Night

On Thursday, December 6, Criswell families took part in a Family Reading Night. The Criswell faculty, PTO members, and Lions Club volunteers welcomed everyone to the Enchanted Forest.