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Eno’s Pizza Tavern Welcomes New Members to Craft Beer Mug Club, Celebrates National Pizza Day with Pizza for a Year Giveaway

News Staff

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 05:00

DALLAS – Eno’s Pizza Tavern will welcome new members to its popular craft beer Mug Club on Feb. 1 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at both its original Bishop Arts District location and the recently opened location in Forney.

A look back at 2017

News Staff

Thu, 01/04/2018 - 05:00

There was only one story on the front page of our issue for Jan. 5, 2017—a celebration in print and photos of the Forney High School Highsteppers drill team’s trip to Pasadena, California to participate in the 2017 Rose Bowl parade.

Armani Watts Finishes Outstanding Football Career at Texas A&M

News Staff

Thu, 01/04/2018 - 05:00

Recently, Armani Watts finished his outstanding football career at Texas A&M. Watts, a North Forney alumnus, was a four-year starter at defensive free safety for the Aggies.

Forney-area home of veteran Dallas police officer destroyed in overnight fire, community rallies for support

News Staff

Thu, 12/28/2017 - 05:00

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney-area home of a veteran Dallas Police Department officer and his family was destroyed in an overnight fire. The community is rallying together to raise funds and donations for the family who lost everything in the fire on the eve of Christmas.

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

News Staff

Thu, 12/28/2017 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 12/21/2017 - 07:52

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

News Staff

Thu, 12/21/2017 - 07:50

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.

CORRECTION

Forney1

Thu, 12/14/2017 - 17:25

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 Moore. The Forney Messenger would like to apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Council approves construction of new water storage tank

News Staff

Thu, 12/14/2017 - 08:04

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

News Staff

Thu, 12/07/2017 - 08:35

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.