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Forney Fire Department awarded FEMA SAFER grant
FORNEY, TX— The Forney Fire Department (FFD) was recently notified that the department would be receiving a three-year grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that would provide a substa
Local artist’s work placed in ‘Cary’s Corner’
An artist with a studio located less than a mile outside Kaufman County has produced a piece of art that is now on permanent display alongside the caboose in “Cary’s Corner”, the miniature park to
FHS teens tackle real world issues at leadership training
(FORNEY, Texas)—Texas teens across the state gained skills in goal setting, team building, problem solving, and project planning though interactive methods at Texas Association of Student Council (
Critical Red Cross blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations
DALLAS (July 5, 2017)— The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood donors of all blood types to give now and help save lives.
Hensarling meets 2017 Congressioal Art Competition winner
Last week, Congressman Jeb Hensarling (TX-5) met with North Forney High School AP Student and 2017 Congressional Art Competition winner for the 5th District of Texas, Amanda Villarreal.
Mayor addresses citizens at Latham Bakery
Mayor Rick Wilson addressed a crowd of citizens Saturday morning in his first “Coffee With the Mayor”, held at Latham Bakery in downtown Forney.
Sidewalk work underway on E. Main’s north side
Crews began pouring concrete for the new sidewalks along the north side of E. Main St. June 23. The pouring began at the corner of E. Main and Elm St.
Remember fireworks safety when celebrating
Outdoor celebrations dominate social schedules each summer.
Two longtime F. I. S. D. Educators with Forney roots say farewell.
Joe Louis Stewart, Jr.
First concert of summer set for Forney Community Band
The Forney Community Band will be performing their first concert of the summer this coming Sunday at the Spellman Amphitheater at 8pm The concert is free and open to the public.
Rep. Helen Giddings’ bill supporting officer mental health care signed into law
AUSTIN—Gover nor Greg Abbott has signed HB 2619 into law.
Click It or Ticket post-enforcemement update
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas-—During May 22- June 4, 2017 the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Texas Department of Transportation’s Click It or Ticket – Seat Belt Enforcement Program.
Damp Friday start yields to good Saturday turnout
The second annual Forney BBQ Cookoff kicked off Friday and continued through Saturday with activities concentrated near the soccer pavilion in Forney Community Park.