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Two killed in Forney accidents Saturday, Monday

CARY GRIFFIN

Wed, 05/31/2017 - 15:47

A UPS driver was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver after he got out of his truck on U. S. 80 last weekend, and on Monday night, a suspected reckless driver struck and killed a motorcyclist on U. S. 80. Both collisions occurred on westbound U. S. 80 prior to the FM 548 exit.

Once opposing, two coaches now united—in marriage

CARY GRIFFIN

Wed, 05/31/2017 - 15:46

Sunday, May 28 turned Memorial Day weekend into a truly memorable weekend for Forney High School’s softball coach and his assistant. Softball coach Pat Eidel and assistant softball coach Michelle Parker were united in marriage Sunday in a ceremony performed in Gym B inside the FHS athletic center.

FPD INVESTIGATING FATAL HIT-AND-RUN

Forney1

Mon, 05/29/2017 - 08:43

Forney police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred Saturday at the intersectiion of U. S. Highway 80 and FM 548.

Jackrabbit baseball, Lady Rabbit softball both advance in the playoffs

News Staff

Wed, 05/24/2017 - 14:40

The Forney Jackrabbit varsity baseball team (left) goes into celebration mode following their victory over Frisco Centennial in a single quarterfinal playoff game last week.

FHS confers senior honors

CARY GRIFFIN

Wed, 05/24/2017 - 14:37

On Monday evening, members of Forney High School’s graduating lass of 2017 received year-end recognitions for their academic and other accomplishments during the 2016-2017 school year.

FHS Student Council ends successful 2016-2017 year

PHILLIP JENKINS

Wed, 05/24/2017 - 14:34

Last week the FHS Student Council held their first End-of-Year Banquet where they celebrated the year, new officers took their oaths, and they said goodbye to their senior members.

‘Tragic accident’ takes life of Forney 14-year-old

CARY GRIFFIN

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 14:15

A 14-year-old Forney High School softball player lost her life in a traffic mishap Tuesday night at a home in the 13000 block of Hollow Creek Drive, just outside the Forney city limits.

City Council

News Staff

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 14:12

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.

CITY ANNOUNCES HEADLINER FOR JUNE 203 BBQ COOKOFF

Forney1

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 13:56

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

Forney1

Tue, 05/16/2017 - 07:54

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.