ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT JULY 4

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

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.

Three suspects arrested following June 16 incident

FORNEY, TX—On Friday, June 16, 2017 at 9:18 p. m., Forney police responded to reports of a disturbance at Forney Community Park, located at 241 S. FM 548, for a reported fight in progress involving a large number of people.

LET’S TRY SOME TRIVIA!

Compiled by CARY GRIFFIN    Dd you know that:  • The armadillo can carry and transmit leprosy? • A number of vegetables seem to have images embedded within them that may show what human organs they’re designed to help—for example, that sliced carrots show images resembling eyes?

TEN NEW PLANETS FOUND THAT COULD SJPPORT LIFE

NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope has just discovered 10 new planets that are very much like earth and could support life.

FORNEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION MEETING

The Forney Education Foundation will mewet Monday evening, June 19, fr their regular June meeting.   The meeting will begin at 6:30 p. m. in the board room of the FISD Aministration Building, 600 S. Bois d’Arc.   The Foundation wil not hold a meeting in July.  Meetings will resume in August.

SPECIAL MEETING

The Forney IsD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, June 26 at 6:30 p.. m. in the board room of the FISD Administration Building, 600 S Bois d’Arc.   There will be a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2017.

CITY COUNCIL TO MEET TUESDAY NIGHT

 he City Council will meet Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30 p. m. in the City Council chamber at City Hall.