Keith Bell Elected to Texas State House of Representatives

**Voting results referenced below are based on posted results at the time of press and are subject to change.** After record-breaking voter turnout, the midterm elections of 2018 culminated Tuesday night, with an overall successful election for the Republican Party.

North Forney High School Student Earns Eagle Scout Distinction with Construction of a Weather Station for Brown Middle School

FORNEY, Texas - Austin Begin, a senior at North Forney High School, recently completed the design, development and construction of a weather station at Brown Middle School as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Panera Bread to Open Newest Location in Forney

FORNEY, TX – The City of Forney is excited to announce that fast casual bakery- café, Panera Bread will soon be opening a location in Forney. The Missouri-based company will be located on the property south of Kroger at the intersection of Marketplace Blvd. and the WB U.S. Highway 80 frontage road.

Forney High School Art Teacher Named Grand Prize Winner of Art Contest

Forney High School Art Teacher Carol Adair was recently named the Grand Prize Winner of the 2018 Sargent Art Brighter World Teachers’ On-line Art Contest. Adair received $2,000 worth of school art supplies from Sargent Art for her accomplishment.

Forney Walmart Celebrates Grand Reopening

On Friday morning, October 19, 2018, Forney Walmart Store Manager Chad Gillespie and his store associates celebrated the grand re-opening of their store. Over the past several months, the Forney Walmart has undergone an extensive remodel including a new layout and reorganization.

Forney Police Department Invites the Community to Participate in Forney Community Cam Program

The Forney Police Department is excited to announce its latest effort to deter crime in our community, the “Forney Community Cam” project. This project is a collaboration with residents who have surveillance systems at their home or business.

Conversion of Smith and Rhea from Elementary to Intermediate: Intermediates Set to Open Fall 2019

An Innovation and Design Committee came together in the spring of 2017 and made a recommendation to adopt a new educational model and convert Smith and Rhea elementary schools into 5th and 6th grade intermediate campuses.

Goodyear Chooses Forney for New Facility

FORNEY, TX – During the October 16 City Council meeting, the council was informed that the Goodyear Tire Company, the multinational tire manufacturing company founded in 1898, has selected a site for a new distribution center in the City of Forney.

Forney Education Foundation Awards Innovative Teaching Grants to Forney ISD Educators

The Forney Education Foundation recently awarded a total of 30 grants worth $48,500 to 30 teachers in Forney ISD. Directors from the foundation visited each teacher in their classroom on Wednesday, Oct. 3 announcing the grants.

North Forney High School Crowns 2018 Homecoming Queen and King

Oct. 5 at City Bank Stadium. The ceremony was held prior to the NFHS Homecoming Football Game against Greenville. This year’s North Forney High School Homecoming Queen is Brooklynn Wells and the 2018 North Forney High School Homecoming King is Carl Meeks.