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East Texas author publishes uncommon memoir

News Staff
Wed, 07/26/2017 - 13:16
AVINGER, 7/24/2017: In its first four weeks of release, Roger Geiger’s book, Face The Bear, has been well received throughout Texas, the North East and Canada. Geiger says “I’m really encouraged by the number of people who have already read the book. The story captures readers.

CONCRETE TRUCK MISHAP REROUTES S. BOIS D’ARC TRAFFIC

Forney1
Thu, 07/20/2017 - 16:43
A concrete truck lost half of its cargo near the intersection of S. Bois d’Arc and Trinity St. early Thursday morning. Cleanup forced motorists going north on S, Bois d’Arc to cut through the old First Baptist Church parking lot to get onto the Elm St. detour which was set up when S.

LOCAL AUTHOR PRODUCES UNCOMMON MEMOIR

Forney1
Wed, 07/19/2017 - 14:15
Avinger, 7/24/2017: In its first East four weeks of release, Forney resident Roger Geiger’s book, Face The Bear, has been well received throughout Texas, the North East and Canada. Geiger says “I’m really encouraged by the number of people who have already read the book. The story captures readers.

FPD kicks off COPS training

News Staff
Wed, 07/19/2017 - 13:08
From 15 to 20 people were present Monday night for the first Citizens On Patrol (COPS) introductory training session since FPD graduated its first Citizens Police Academy class in late May. The session was held in a conference room at the Forney Police Department from 6:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m.

FPD opens ‘exchange zones

News Staff
Wed, 07/19/2017 - 13:06
Forney police recently made it safer for local residents to conduct exchanges with people they’ve initially contacted online. The blue-striped parking spaces with blue signage at the Forney Justice Center are designated as “exchange zones”—and they’re monitored 24 hours a day.

FHS, NFHS COACHES HOLD ANNUAL 2-DAY KICKOFF TRAINING

Forney1
Wed, 07/12/2017 - 16:13
Coaches from Forney ISD’s high school and middle school campuses gathered in the board room of the FISD administration building Monday morning for the first half of the annual two-day training they undergo before the beginning of each school year. (Complete story on page 7 of our July 13 issue.)

HENSARLING MEETS 2017 CONGRESSIONAL ART WINNER

Forney1
Wed, 07/12/2017 - 15:53
WASHINGTON—Last week, Congressman Jeb Hensarling (TX-5) met with North Forney High School AP Student and 2017 Congressional Art Competition winner for the 5th District of Texas, Amanda Villarreal. Villarreal’s artwork is titled “Friday Night Lights” and will remain on display in the U.S.

Silence

News Staff
Wed, 07/12/2017 - 12:38
Four members of the City Council who twice previously voted to terminate the City of Forney’s service and maintenance agreement with Markout Water Supply Corporation did not reconsider their action when the item came up for a third time during last Thursday evening’s regular Council meeting.