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Forney ISD Board of Trustees Approve New Superintendent

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Thu, 03/01/2018 - 05:00

FORNEY, Texas – The Forney Independent School District Board of Trustees announced the hiring of a new superintendent for the District during a special called board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. The board unanimously approved Dr.

Opportunity to help FISD students have a fun stress-free prom

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Thu, 03/01/2018 - 05:00

Hello friends! Hannah’s Closet a/k/a Forney Fairy PromMothers is in full swing! We now have a live website- Fair yPromMothers.com. You can jump online and get the latest updates. This is also a great place for the young adults that need assistance to get our information.

City Council receives audit results

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Thu, 02/22/2018 - 08:25

During its Feb. 20, 2018 meeting, the Forney City Council met to receive audit results, approve gated apartment complex, provide regulations for brewpubs and appoint interim City Manager.

Jackrabbits Drop a Heartbreaker

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Thu, 02/22/2018 - 08:23

It’s been 14 years since the men’s Forney Jackrabbits Basketball team has been to the playoffs. It’s a cruel reality of sports to break a streak like that and then have your heart ripped from your chest the way it was Tuesday Night at Tyler Junior College in the Bi-District round of the playoffs.

Forney I. S. D. Schools post record number of “college athletic letter of intent” signings, 2/7/18!

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Thu, 02/15/2018 - 05:00

Through the years, several local college signings have caught my attention for various reasons. For example, Richard Norwood, my first “coaching boss,” signed with Arlington State College/University of Texas at Arlington, as did my high school teammates, Don Morrison and Ernest Baptist.

City Council receives budget update

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Thu, 02/15/2018 - 05:00

During its regular Feb. 06, 2018 meeting, the Forney City Council met to view a budget update, approve funding for water storage designs. Ms.

Jackrabbit and Falcon swimmers and divers on their way to State meet for first time

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Thu, 02/08/2018 - 05:00

In Texas, making a trip to Austin at the end of your high school season pretty much means one thing. It means you are among the best of the best and you are going to Austin for the State Finals, with a chance to become a Texas State Champion.

MR. WILLEFORD GOES TO WASHINGTON

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Thu, 02/08/2018 - 05:00

Stephen Willeford from Sutherland Springs Texas has stayed out of the limelight as much as possible since he received international attention for stopping the shooter at the First Baptist Church, a block from his home.

FHS Cheerleaders place well at NCA Nationals

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Thu, 02/01/2018 - 05:00

The Forney High School Cheerleaders wrapped up their competitive season over the last weekend at the Dallas Convention Center by competing in the NCA Nationals.

Forney ISD Board of Trustees Announces Superintendent Lone Finalist

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Thu, 01/25/2018 - 05:00

FORNEY, Texas – The Forney Independent School District Board of Trustees recently approved a lone finalist for superintendent of schools for the District. The board unanimously approved Dr.