FISD collects record breaking number of cans for annual FCA Unity Bowl Canned Food Drive

In association with the FCA Unity Bowl, Forney ISD conducts the FCA Unity Bowl Canned Food Drive to benefit the Forney Food Pantry. The canned/boxed food drive began on Monday, Oct. 30 and continued through to Friday, Nov. 10, the day of the 2017 FCA Unity Bowl.

STATE BOUND!!!

On Tuesday morning November 6, the Forney High School Marching Band departed the FHS parking lot headed to San Antonio to compete in the 2017 UIL State Marching Contest.

Forney City Council selects former Waxahachie CM for interim position, pending background

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney City Council voted to select former Waxahachie City Manager Paul Stevens to the interim city manager position on Tuesday night, pending a background investigation. The selection came after an executive session at the beginning of their regularlyscheduled meeting.

Forney Ranked as One of the Best Places for Young Families

FORNEY, TX – The City of Forney has been named one of the “Best Places for Young Families”, according to a study conducted by NerdWallet using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

Two former Kaufman County commissioners pay restitution in lieu of prosecution, further investigation

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Two former Kaufman County commissioners paid restitution in lieu of prosecution and further investigation into the extension of County Road 273 beyond the county’s road maintenance system.

Third arrest made in CYA Guns and Ammo burglary

FORNEY, Texas — A third person has been arrested in connection with the most recent burglary at CYA Guns and Ammo in Forney, according to the Forney Police Department. 18-year-old Christian Esparza was arrested and charged with burglary of a building and engaging in organized criminal activity.

Governor Abbott Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Ashley Furniture Industries Distribution And Fulfillment Center in Mesquite

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Ashley Furniture Industries Southwest Regional Distribution and Fulfillment Center in Mesquite, Texas.

City opens new animal shelter

On Saturday morning October 7, 2017 Council-members Shaun Myers, David Johnson and Kevin Moon joined Mayor Pro-Tem Mary Penn and Mayor Rick Wilson in cutting the ribbon to open the cities new 5,500 square foot Animal Shelter.   To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition.