City Council

After swearing in newly-elected City Council members and the Mayor Tuesday night, the group poses for a photo. They were sworn in by Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Patricia Ashcroft (not pictured) and District Judge Casey Blair. Left to right are Kevin Moon (Pl. 4), Shaun Myers (Pl.

CITY ANNOUNCES HEADLINER FOR JUNE 203 BBQ COOKOFF

FORNEY, TX—The City of Forney is excited to announce that “A Thousand Horses” will be headlining the 2017 BBQ Cook-Off at Community Park, 241 S. FM 548, presented by Brooklyn Village and the City of Forney on June 2 and 3.

Careflite Surcharges

CUSTOMERS CAN OPT OUT OF $1 SURCHARGE FOR CAREFLITE   At least two water utilities have been charging their customers a $1.00 surcharge for CareFlight service over the past several months. One is the City of Forney. Another is Markout Water District.

PREGNANCY STORIES ON THE INTERNET

PREGNANCY STORIES ON THE INTERNET Pregnancy has its hazards. Below are three anecdotes we found online that are worth a few chuckles. They appear in a series of similar stories compiled and posted by Lauren Levy.

Voters elect newcomers to two City Council seats

Last Saturday, voters elected two newcomers to the City Council as a result of balloting in the May 6 Forney municipal election.

WEEKEND’S SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL RESULTS

· Forney Boys’ Baseball – Bi-District Champions – Beat Texarkana Texas High School in double hitter last Friday in Texarkana…9-0 & 7-1. They will play Frisco Lone Star in the Area Round.

FIRE DEPT. TO LEAD DONATION EFFORT FOR TORNADO VICTIMS

Fire Department to Lead Donation Effort for Tornado Victims The Forney Fire Department will immediately begin accepting donations at the Central Fire Station, 104 E. Aimee St., for the victims of this past weekend’s tornadoes in Van Zandt County.

High School Senior Graduation Info

Reminder to Parents of High School Seniors If you are the parent or legal guardian of a senior or seniors at Forney High school or North Forney High school, don't forget to get your congratulatory ads to the Forney Messenger as soon as you can.