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Gateway Bridge Dedication and Ribbon Cutting

Forney1
Mon, 04/03/2017 - 10:46
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

News Staff
Wed, 03/29/2017 - 13:40
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.

Public invited to opening of Gateway Bridge, Fire Station No. 2

News Staff
Wed, 03/29/2017 - 13:39
Join us in commemora ing the opening of Gateway Blvd. and Fire Station No. 2 at 9:30 a. m. on April 1. Everyone is welcome to attend both ribbon cuttings. The first will be held at the Gateway Bridge, immediately followed by the ribbon cutting at Fire Station No. 2, 980 Reeder Ln.

‘Gilbert Grape’ star Darlene Cates dies at 69

News Staff
Wed, 03/29/2017 - 13:20
Forney resident Darlene Cates, who starred as Gilbert’s mom in the film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? died Sunday morning in her sleep, according to family. She was 69. Darlene got the role of the obese mom in “Gilbert Grape” after “Grape” screenwriter Peter Hedges saw her on Sally Jessy Raphael.

Smurfit Kappa Donates to Forney Area United Way

News Staff
Wed, 03/22/2017 - 15:54
During the annual United Way campaign held in November 2016, Smurfit Kappa employees contributed a total of $20,660.92 to the Forney Area United Way. Another $1.000.00 was contributed to other United Way agencies in the area. All contributions were matched $1 for $1 by Smurfit Kappa.

Council tables Wynne Jackson development

News Staff
Wed, 03/22/2017 - 15:52
On Tuesday night, City Manager James Fisher led a discussion concerning the proposed Wynne Jackson development, which will be located on the Whaley Tract. The Whaley Tract includes approximately 300 acres and is located on FM 548, across from the Greyhawk subdivision.

Two adults die, 2 children hurt in accident on FM 741

News Staff
Wed, 03/15/2017 - 15:32
KAUFMAN COUNTY— Two people were killed and two children were injured in a crash in Kaufman Count, accoding to an announcement from WFAA-TV. Department of Public Safety troopers were called to the scene of the crash at about 9:30 p. m. Tuesday.

Join the Red Cross movement this March by giving blood

News Staff
Wed, 03/08/2017 - 15:35
March 1, 2017)— All eligible blood donors are encouraged to give blood and help save lives in March, Red Cross Month. Donating is easier than ever with the Blood Donor App and RapidPass.