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Letter from the Forney Messenger

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Letter from the Forney Messenger

News Staff

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 04:00

Dear Readers, The Forney Messenger was founded in 1896 making us Kaufman County’s oldest newspaper and making 2026 our 130th anniversary! All year long, we will be celebrating this milestone, and we’re so happy to share it with you.

CISD’s Shenise Tett Awarded Mental Health Leadership Fall 2025 Award

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CISD’s Shenise Tett Awarded Mental Health Leadership Fall 2025 Award

Amanda Roberts

Thu, 12/25/2025 - 05:00

Crandall ISD is proud to celebrate Shenise Tett, Coordinator of School Counseling Services, as a recipient of the Mental Health Leadership Fall 2025 Award—a national recognition honoring individuals who advance youth mental health through innovative, collaborative, and student-centered leadership.

First State Bank Promotes FHS Graduate Kevin Moon to SVP/Deputy Chief Lending Officer

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First State Bank Promotes FHS Graduate Kevin Moon to SVP/Deputy Chief Lending Officer

News Staff

Thu, 12/25/2025 - 05:00

The First State Bank Board of Directors is proud to announce the promotion of Kevin Moon to SVP/ Deputy Chief Lending Officer. Kevin Moon has been named SVP/Deputy Chief Lending Officer. Kevin will continue to work as Senior VP and Market President of the Forney Branch.

Kaufman County Staff and Sheriff’s Office Lead the Way in Child Welfare Angel Tree Giving

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Kaufman County Staff and Sheriff’s Office Lead the Way in Child Welfare Angel Tree Giving

News Staff

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 05:00

Kaufman County employees once again demonstrated extraordinary generosity through their participation in the Kaufman County Child Welfare Angel Tree Program, an annual initiative supporting children who have had cases with the state during the year.

Forney Youth Football Team Wins State Championship

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Forney Youth Football Team Wins State Championship

News Staff

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 05:00

The Forney Red Raiders 1st Grade football team captured the Texas Power Rankings State Championship on a cold Sunday morning, sealing the win with a last-second defensive stop. Forney defeated the Terrell Tigers 26–21 in the state title game, closing a remarkable postseason run.

Terrell’s Beloved Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade Returns December 13th

News Staff

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 04:00

The magic of the holiday season will fill Historic Downtown Terrell once again on Saturday, December 13th at 10:00 a.m., as the community gathers for the Annual Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade—a time-honored celebration that embodies the warmth, charm, and togetherness of a classic small-town...

Forney Chamber of Commerce and Forney Legacy Project Join Forces with Forney Education Foundation, and Business Partners to Feed 250 Families in Need

News Staff

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 04:00

The Forney Chamber of Commerce, Forney Legacy Project, and Forney Education Foundation, with the support of local businesses and community members, successfully provided full Thanksgiving meals and supplemental groceries to 250 families in need.

Crandall ISD Earns ‘A – Superior Achievement’ Rating in State Financial Accountability System

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Crandall ISD Earns ‘A – Superior Achievement’ Rating in State Financial Accountability System

News Staff

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 05:00

Crandall ISD is proud to announce that the district has earned an “A – Superior Achievement” rating under the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2024–2025 school year, based on fiscal data from the 2023–2024 school year.

The Home Depot Opens New Store in Forney, Driving Local Jobs and Economic Growth

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The Home Depot Opens New Store in Forney, Driving Local Jobs and Economic Growth

News Staff

Thu, 11/27/2025 - 05:00

The Home Depot announced the opening of its newest store in Forney. The store, The Home Depot’s 185th in Texas, expands the world’s largest retailer’s presence in the state and will create approximately 150 jobs.

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Kaufman County Experiences a Security Breach

News Staff

Thu, 11/27/2025 - 05:00

Kaufman County discovered a security breach on October 20, 2025, affecting certain County systems. The County determined the breach began on October 17, 2025. The County has determined that some sensitive personal information was breached. Only certain individuals were affected.