VEHICLES RUMMAGED

Forney police report that late last week they received complaints from several Heritage Hill residents that someone was rummaging through vehicles. Nothing was stolen; however police ask that if you leave your car, lock it—and if you leave any valuables inside, be sure they’re out of sight.

MEET the CANDIDATES!

MEET the CANDIDATE NIGHT The pubic is invited and encouraged to attend a  Meet the Candidate Night this Thursday evening, Apr. 13, 2017 6 p. m to 8 p. m. Forney High School Cafeteria Doors open 5:30 p. m. Hosted by the Forney Chamber of Commerce

SCHOOL TRUSTEES VOTE TO REFINANCE BONDS

   During the school board meeting held Apr. 3, trustees gave approval to the refinancing of bonds as they become callable. The vote came after a detailed presentation by Forney ISD’s Chief Financial Officer, John Chase. See our Apr. 6 issue for more dtails and a full account of the meeting.

COME TO THE CROSS

“Come to the Cross and Remember”, a musical by Pepper Chopin, will be  presented bv the Chancel Choir at First United Methodist Church on Good Friday, April 14, at 7:00 p. m.. The presentation will include a instruments, a narrator, and drama.

Let the renovations begin!

A project to create better parking and roadway conditions and improve drainage along E. Main St. and S. Bois d’Arc St. (FM 740) began Monday after nearly a year of planning. The project, officially known as Forney Downtown Enhancements, is expected to take from 10 months to a year to complete.

BIG families

It wouldn’t be news that 42-year-old British mum Sue Radford expecting a new addition to her family in September except for the fact that she already has a brood of 19 kids, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. To view more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition.

Forney Fire Station Number 2 Grand Opening

At approximately 11 a. m. Saturday, ceremonies marked the opening and dedication of Forney F9re Station No. 2 on Reeder Road. Fire Chief Rick Townsend gave the welcome and opening remarks as Master of Ceremonies and Mayor Rick Wilson also spoke.

Gateway Bridge Dedication and Ribbon Cutting

On Saturday, Apr. 1, Mayor Rick Wilson, members of the Forney City Council and various county and state officials conducted a ribbon-cutting to mark the completion of Gateway Blvd. and the dedication of Gateway Bridge. The ceremony took place on top of Gateway Bridge between 9:30 a. m. and 10 a. m.

Saturday’s Masonic blood drive a success

The semi-annual blood drive hosted by Brooklyn Lodge #386, AF&AM last Saturday at Walmart had a great turnout, according to lodge spokesman Tim Simmons.