DPS Trooper Danny Shaw presented Purple Heart for actions during gunfight at Texas-Mexico border

FORNEY, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper Danny Shaw Jr., a Forney, Texas, native and Forney High School graduate, was presented a Purple Heart earlier this week.

Texan Don Willett confirmed by U.S. Senate to federal 5th Circuit Court

FORNEY, Texas (The Texas Tribune)— Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett was confirmed Wednesday afternoon to fill a long-open seat on the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, a historically powerful and conservative court that represents Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

CORRECTION

In the front page article entitled “Convicted sex offender...” the staff of the Forney Messenger inadvertently ran the incorrect mug shot. The photo contained in the story was not Mr. Michael Glenn. The Forney Messenger would like to apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Council approves construction of new water storage tank

During its regular Dec. 12, 2017 meeting, the Forney City Council met to annex Overland Grove, approve funding for new water reservoir and water tower maintenance.

City Council approves Raising Cane’s with 6 to 1 vote

During its regular Dec. 05, 2017 meeting, the Forney City Council received its #1 ISO rating, and moved to reconsider Raising Canes development. Chief Townsend stated the City’s #1 ISO rating was a community effort, then introduced Mr. Bradley with I.S.O.

North Forney’s Memorable 2017 Football Season Comes to a Close

Allen (Saturday, December 2, 2017)—As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. And, yes this very memorable 2017 football season for the North Forney Falcons did come to a close with a 45-35 loss to state ranked Mansfield Legacy, but it sure was fun while it lasted.

2017 AREA 5A REGION 2 CHAMPIONS NORTH FORNEY FALCONS!!!!!

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City Council cuts ribbon to open Forney on Ice

On Saturday morning November 25th Mayor Pro-Tem Mary Penn, Council-members Robbie Powers, Shaun Myers and Kevin Moon were joined by Parks Department employees Richard Curry, Dodie Witt VanSchuyver and Alexa Beasley in the ribbon cutting to open Forney on Ice.

Hours, pricing, and private reservations for Forney ice rink, ‘Forney on Ice’

FORNEY, Texas — The City of Forney is continuing to make preparations for a real-ice ice rink to be opened late November 2017, announcing hours, pricing, private reservations, and the venues name — Forney on Ice. Forney on Ice will open November 24, 2017, and will run through January 2, 2018.