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BLACKBURN 2ND GRADERS TOUR KEY CITY LOCATIONS

Forney1
Sat, 04/22/2017 - 08:02
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

Forney1
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 15:51
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

Forney1
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 15:44
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

Forney1
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 15:37
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

Forney1
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 15:33
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

Forney1
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 15:24
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

Forney1
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 15:15
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

Michael L. Morrill
Wed, 04/19/2017 - 15:40
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).

Workers from Axis Contracting Co. begin E. Main St. drainage, street upgrades

News Staff
Wed, 04/12/2017 - 14:43
Street crews from Axis Contracting Co. are in the early stages of improving drainage and parking along East Main St. In photos taken Monday, Apr. 10, workers and backhoe equipment are shown laying the groundwork prior to reconfiguring the street surface to drain water away from curbs and expanding...