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Shooting incident leads to discovery of murder plot

News Staff

Wed, 07/05/2017 - 14:07

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas—On June 21, 2017, the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office received a report of trespassers on private property in the 15000 block of Valley View in Forney. Forney police officers and KCSO deputies arrived to find the victim holding the suspect at gunpoint.

WANTED: PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER IN FORNEY

Forney1

Fri, 06/30/2017 - 10:45

Must be able to work independently. Small newspaper office. Work approximately 2 days per week and be willing to come in one extra day when bills need to be printed. We will train. Compensation is negotiable.

REMEMBER THESE EVENTS SATURDAY

Forney1

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 12:56

Two important events are coming up this Saturday, July 1. Mark them on your family calendar now! • Coffee With the Mayor - 9 a. m. to 10 a. m. at Latham’s Bakery, 106 E. Main St. A casual meeting between Forney residents and Mayor Rick Wilson.

City Council reaffirms Markout agreement termination Monday night

News Staff

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 12:47

In a special meeting held Monday evening, the City Council took a 4-1 vote to reaffirm its decision to terminate the City of Forney’s service and maintenance agreement with Markout Water Supply Corporation.

FHS student wins award at SFA band camp

News Staff

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 12:44

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Rainy Rigdon, a Junior band student at Forney High School, was an awardwinning participant in the 2017 Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music’s series of band camps for middle and senior high school instrumentalists and drum majors.

FHS STUDENT WINS AWARD AT SFA BAND CAMP

Forney1

Mon, 06/26/2017 - 14:18

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Rainy Rigdon, a Junior band student at Forney High School, was an award-winning participant in the 2017 Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music’s series of band camps for middle and senior high school instrumentalists and drum majors.

TxDOT HOLDS PUBLIC MEETING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO U. S. 175

Forney1

Fri, 06/23/2017 - 09:19

KAUFMAN—The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will hold a public meeting to gather public comments on the proposed roadway improvements to US 175 from Farm-to-Market (FM) 148 to County Road (CR) 4104 in Crandall. The meeting will be from 6-8 p.m.

COLUMNISTS AND ADVERTISERS, TAKE NOTE!

Forney1

Thu, 06/22/2017 - 12:39

Because July 4 falls on Tuesday this year, we’ve pushed back our news and advertising submission deadlines to Friday, June 30, 2017. All news and advertising must be in to us by 4:00 p. m. June 30. We can’t allow any exceptions. Our office will be open Monday but we’ll be closed Tuesday.

ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT JULY 4

Forney1

Thu, 06/22/2017 - 09:34

We’ve researched the Internet and have come up with a complete history of American Independence Day—its berth, early July 4 celebrations, and its later development up to today. Read the complete article in our June 29 issue!

Forney Education Foundation inducts first-ever Legacy Member

News Staff

Wed, 06/21/2017 - 13:40

FORNEY, Texas— The Forney Education Foundation recently inducted its first ever Legacy Member into the non-profit organization. Keith Bell was inducted as a Legacy Member during a ceremony held at the foundation’s monthly board meeting on Monday, June 19, 2017.