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Henderson Elementary Receives American Flag Flown In Dubai From Military Soldiers

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Thu, 01/24/2019 - 00:00

Henderson Elementary recently received a United States flag that was flown in Dubai. Soldiers stationed in Dubai gifted the flag after receiving care packages from students at the school. Last spring, Henderson Elementar y School student council students organized a send off for E8 Sr.

Forney ISD Acquires Land: ‘District Can Build Schools’

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Thu, 01/17/2019 - 05:00

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.

Forney Resident Named Disaster Relief Director

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Thu, 01/17/2019 - 05:00

(DALLAS) - Dwain Carter has been named the State Disaster Relief Director for Texas Baptist Men (TBM) as we begin 2019.

Representative Keith Bell Sworn In as State Representative to House District 4

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Thu, 01/10/2019 - 05:00

Austin, Tx - Tuesday, January 8, Keith Bell took the oath of office and was sworn in as the Texas State Representative of House District 4 for the 86th Texas Legislature.

I Can’t Say the Word

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Thu, 01/10/2019 - 05:00

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

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Thu, 01/03/2019 - 00:00

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.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Growing Strong at Brown Middle School

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Thu, 01/03/2019 - 00:00

Students met this morning for Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Brown Middle School.

Forney ISD Athletic Director Honored with the Neal Jeffrey Leadership Award by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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Thu, 12/27/2018 - 05:00

DALLAS, Texas - Forney ISD Athletic Director, Neal Weaver was recently awarded the Neal Jeffrey Leadership Award by the Greater Dallas/ Ft. Worth Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Danny Noah, the Area Director/Camp Ministry Director for the Dallas/Ft.

Criswell Elementary Hosts Family Reading Night

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Thu, 12/27/2018 - 05:00

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.

Forney Authors Donate Their Children’s Books to Criswell Elementary School

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Thu, 12/20/2018 - 00:00

Forney children’s book authors and illustrators, Joey and Melanie Acker, recently visited Criswell Elementary School to read their recent release to children and their families and to donate copies of their books to the Susan K. Nelson library at the school.