FHS Softball Team Selected as Section 6 Recipient of NFHS National High School Spirit of Sport Award

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 12, 2019) — The Forney (Texas) High School Softball Team has been selected as the Section 6 recipient of the “National High School Spirit of Sport Award” by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

Texas Rangers Law Enforcement Appreciation Night to Feature Officers with Ties to Forney

In a partnership with the Peace Officers’ Angels Foundation, the Texas Rangers will host its Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night on March 30, 2019, at their 7:05 game. Two officers, both Forney High School graduates, are scheduled to throw the ceremonial first pitch that night.

CURRY PRESENTED WITH THE HELPING HANDS AWARD BY THE FORNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Dana Curry, the Forney Independent School District’s Coordinator of Community Partnerships was recently presented with the Helping Hands Award by the Forney Chamber of Commerce.

Raising Cane’s Grand Opening Scheduled for March 26

The much-anticipated grand opening of Raising Cane’s in Forney is quickly approaching. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, 2019, the doors open at 10:00 AM for patrons. The new restaurant is located at the corner of US Highway 80 and FM 548.

FORNEY CEMETERY, INC. Board of Directors Meets

***Note: Although most folks refer to this cemetery as Hillcrest Cemetery, the legal name is as written in the headline.*** The meeting was called to order with a quorum by President Ed Whittemore at 7:00 p. m. at the First Presbyterian Church.

State Representative Keith Bell Weekly Legislative Update-March 1

Meeting with ATPE Members On Monday I had an informative meeting regarding Texas public schools with Kaufman members of the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE).

North Forney High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble Qualifies for WGI World Championship

This past Saturday, February 23rd, 2019, the North Forney High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble competed in the WGI Dallas Regional. In addition to earning another 1st place trophy in the World classification, the students earned the highest score of any classification with a finals score of 87.3.

Contributions to Forney Area United Way Make a Local Impact

On Wednesday, February 6, the Forney Area United Way was the recipient of a $46,558.68 contribution from Smurfit Kappa North America.

Lady Falcons Take Down #9 Lufkin

After a disappointing 2018 campaign, one in which he completed his sixth year as an assistant coach, Donald Fleming was named head coach of the North Forney Lady Falcons basketball team.