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STATE BOUND!!!

News Staff

Thu, 11/09/2017 - 09:04

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

Mathew Richards

Thu, 11/09/2017 - 08:40

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.

New Broad Street, Pinson Road exit ramp expected to open this week as construction continues on service road

Mathew Richards

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 14:16

FORNEY, Texas — The new exit ramp to Broad Street and Pinson Road is expected to open November 1 as crews continue work on the south service road of U.S. Highway 80 in Forney, according to digital construction signs along the highway.

Forney ISD High School Marching Bands Advance to 5A Area C Finals

Larry Coker

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 14:15

MESQUITE, Texas - The Forney High School and North Forney High School Marching Bands both recently competed in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 5A Area C Marching Band Competition on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium in Mesquite, Texas and advanced to the finals.

Forney Ranked as One of the Best Places for Young Families

News Staff

Thu, 10/26/2017 - 08:08

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

Mathew Richards

Thu, 10/26/2017 - 08:07

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

Mathew Richards

Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:24

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

Governor Greg Abbott’s office

Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:20

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

Kasey Burgan

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 10:05

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.

FHS graduate writes about her experience as a Disney intern

Kasey Burgan

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 10:03

Kasey Burgan, a 2014 FHS graduate, wrote about her experiences as an intern at Walt Disney World. This article first appeared in the JTAC News at Tarleton State University. Anyone who knows me knows just how much I love Disney.