Forney High School Band Places 4th in State

The Forney High School Band placed 4th in the State UIL Marching Band Finals Competition on Tuesday night November 8. This was the 4th time that the band has made it to the UIL Finals. 4th place is the highest rating the band has ever received.

Opal Smith Elementary Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks a New Chapter

On the sunny morning of November 7, 2023, the Crandall Independent School District community gathered in the Heartland community to witness a momentous occasion— the Opal Smith Elementary School ribboncutting ceremony.

Forney Beats Port Arthur 44 to 7 in First Playoff Game

After pushing through their regular seasons for successful outcomes (the Forney Jackrabbits at 9-1 and the second seed in district, and the Port Arthur Memorial Titans right behind them at 8-2 as the third seed in district), the Jackrabbits and the Titans faced off for the bi-district championship...

Ensuring a Safe and Memorable Hunting Season

From the Coastal Bend to the Panhandle, hunters across private and public lands took to the field as general white-tailed deer hunting season opened Nov. 4 in Texas. While the thrill of the hunt and anticipation of a successful harvest sits at the forefront of every hunter’s mind, Jacob Dykes, Ph.D.

Forney Overpowers Tyler 53 to 29, Headed to Playoffs

Forney had already secured their spot in the playoffs and clinched a firstround home game after their 40-7 victory against McKinney North on October 28th.

Forney Beats McKinney North 40 to 7

As this year’s chapter begins to come to a close, a new one has opened: the chapter of unpredictable (and typically, unfavorable) Texas weather. Forney’s game against McKinney North was expected to be one for the books for multiple reasons.

Falcons Blow Out Legacy 54 to 10

The Falcons and Red Raiders headed into last Friday night both with 3 and 1 records in the district, each looking for the 2nd spot and a potential home playoff spot. The offense and defense had great nights once again this week. The defense held the Raiders to 3 points and only 177 total yards.

Pirates Get Stung By Yellow Jackets 48-22

Pirates Get Stung By Yellow Jackets 48-22

CRANDALL ACTION . . .

All photos by JASON BOWIE

FORNEY GAME NIGHT

All photos by EDDY TAYLOR