One injured in Crandall shooting

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a shooting in the 8000 block of Kelton Drive in Crandall, Kaufman County, Texas on April 23, 2017 at 10:30 p. m.. A group of individuals were at a gathering at the home of one of the two victims.

BLACKBURN 2ND GRADERS TOUR KEY CITY LOCATIONS

On Friday, Apr. 21, second graders from Blackbiurn Elementary went on a field trip to tour the Forney Fire Department, the Spellman Museum, the Police Department, the post office, and City Hall.

City Council Candidate Response - Cheryl Ballard Place 2

    About the Candidate   I am Cheryl Ballard and I am running for City Council Place 2 in the upcoming City’s Elections. My husband Larry and I moved to Forney in 2006 into the Trails of Chestnut Meadows where we still make our home. We have 4 beautiful children and 9 grandchildren.

City Council Candidate Response - Shaun Myers Place 2

  About the Candidate   I’m 37 years old, have a wife, Jennifer, of 11 years, and have three young children, Benjamin, Harrison, and Emberlyn.  I grew up primarily in Mesquite and Irving and moved to Forney in 2003.

City Council Candidate Response - Jimmy Lee Hanks Place 4

    About the Candidate   My name is Jimmy Lee Hanks, I was born in Olney, Texas and raised in Graham, TX and Bryson, TX. I am a disabled U.S. Army veteran, I have worked corrections and was also a Paralegal. I currently work as a Project Manager for L3 Acquisitions LLC.

City Council Candidate Response - Kevin Moon Place 4

    About the Candidate   My wife and I live in Forney.  We have three sons, a 17 year old who attends Forney High School, a 30 year old who works for Union Pacific Railroad and a 27 year old navy veteran who works for Homeland Security.  I grew up in Forney and graduated from Forney High School.

City Council Candidate Response - John Walker Place 4

    About the Candidate   Hello my name is John Walker. I am originally from Arkansas and this is where my family still lives. My mom was a school teacher and my dad was an electrician. I have an older brother and an older sister. I have been married to Susan for almost 20 years.

City Council Candidate Response - David Johnson Place 6

    About the Candidate   I am currently on the Forney City Council Place 6 serving my first term.  I have been a resident of Forney since 2003 when my family and I moved here from Mesquite.  I am retired after a 36 1/2 year career in municipal government.

MADISON HORTON QUALIFIES FOR REGIONAL GOLF TOOUIRNAMENT

On April 10-11, the Forney ISD golf teams participated in the District 15-5A Golf Tournament at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club.  Individually, Madison Horton, a senior from Forney High School, finished 6th overall at the district tournament. Overall she shot a two-round total of 172 (87-85).