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Train and Semi-Truck Collision in Downtown

Photos By Main Street Tires

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 05:20

Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, a semi-truck hauling a backhoe became stuck on the railroad tracks in downtown Forney and was struck by an oncoming train. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and there were no hazardous material concerns related to the incident.

Forney ISD Announces Opportunity Expansion for Multi-Use Community Learning Facility

News Staff

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 05:00

Forney ISD is proud to announce a transformative expansion of its innovative and flexible learning spaces into a dynamic, multi-use facility designed to serve learners of all ages—from toddlers to senior adults— and redefine education, wellness, and community engagement in Forney. Superintendent Dr.

Forney ISD Wins 2025 TAEA District of Distinction Award

News Staff

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 05:00

The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) has announced the 109 winners of the 2025 District of Distinction Award. Among this year’s elite list is Forney ISD, recognized for its exemplary commitment to visual arts education.

Crandall ISD Hosts Successful Back to School Bash

Photos By Jason Bowie

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 05:00

Crandall ISD hosted its second annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 2, welcoming hundreds of families for a day of support, excitement, and community spirit.

E! Terrell Entertainment Series Set to Kick Off Upcoming 2025-26 Season

News Staff

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 05:00

The E! Terrell Entertainment Series kicks off its 23rd season of familyfriendly concerts with a salute to 1950s Rockn’ Roll legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Ray Charles and others in a high-energy tribute show entitled “Pianomania.

TxDOT: Keep Kids Safe by Driving Kind and Courteous

News Staff

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 11:42

As children across the state gather school supplies, say goodbye to summer and prepare for a new year of classes, Texas drivers are also getting ready for school traffic to return.

Did You Know, Bullying at School

News Staff

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 11:42

Bullying can happen to just about anyone in any school in any town in the country. It is important to realize that bullying can occur in person, online and even through devices. Rumor-spreading and verbal insults are forms of bullying.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Hosts Groundbreaking

Photos By Maggie Holler

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 05:00

On Wednesday July 23, 2025 BJ’s Wholesale Club hosted a groundbreaking for their new store in Forney. The store will be located in the Gateway Development at the intersection of Highway 80 and Gateway Boulevard.

Representative Keith Bell Honors Brother Jerry Griffin with State of Texas Resolution

News Staff

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 05:00

So proud to present my friend and pastor, Brother Jerry Griffin, a Resolution from the State of Texas honoring him for over seven decades of unyielding service to the Lord! Ordained in 1953, Bro. Jerry and Helen moved to Forney in 1960, as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Forney.

Law enforcement officials and volunteers on July 8 clear up mountains of debris deposited by the flood in Center Point. Credit: Brenda Bazán for The Texas Tribune

Number Missing from Hill Country Floods Down to 3

Ayden Runnels

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 06:00

More than two weeks after catastrophic July Fourth floods along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, authorities reported Saturday that nearly all of the people who had remained on the list of missing persons have been verified as safe.