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‘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

JUDY GRIFFIN

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.

Council grants alcohol variance for Eno’s in downtown Forney

JUDY GRIFFIN

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 15:37

The Forney City Council held two public hearings Tuesday evening, March 7. They held their first regular meeting of March with all Council members present.

Join the Red Cross movement this March by giving blood

JAN HALE

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.

Four Lady Rabbits qualify for state women’s powerlifting meet

News Staff

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 15:32

From left to right: Cassidy Schubert (2nd in her weight classification), Bailey Crocker (2nd in her weight classification), Morgan Lowry (1st in her weight classification) and Katy Williams (1st in her weight classification).

Family, FISD coaching staff celebrate 21st annual Clay Jones Relays

News Staff

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 14:44

From left to right, front row: Raye Hansen, Nancy Oates (Linda Jones’ sister), Linda and Barry Jones (Clay’s parents), Sandy Cook (Head Forney Girls’ Track & Cross Country Coach), and Tommie Mankins (Head North Forney Boys’ Golf Coach and Official Race Starter.

Shots fired, arrest made

KYLE ROUVALDT

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 14:42

FORNEY, TX—On Februar y 19, 2017, Forney police responded to a “shots fired’ call in the area of Austin Street and Trinity Street. While in route to the call, officers were advised that a witness had followed the suspect to 300 Broad Street.

FHS women’s powerlifting team heading to Regional Meet

LARRY COKER

Mon, 02/27/2017 - 14:51

The Forney Lady Rabbits’ powerlifting team took 1st place at the Jackrabbit Invitational Powerlifting Meet at Forney High School this past Saturday Feb. 18 To view more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://www.etypeservices.com/Forney%20MessengerID423/