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After 4 Strike-Outs, HE BLASTS A BOMB!

The 2023-2024 school year marks 125 years of educational excellence for Forney ISD. The district has plans to honor the occasion with a celebration for alumni, current and future students, families, teachers, and school staff in the spring. Throughout the year, Forney ISD will be collecting stories and photograph submissions to feature on social media and their website.

Or Were There Any?

Congratulations to Mr. Shannon Jacobs for receiving The Foundation for Music Education Award for private music educator in percussion. The Foundation for Music Education is a state wide organization dedicated to the support and advancement of music education. Mr. Jacobs is one of many private instructors working one on one with Forney Middle School and High School students. The Foundation recognized his excellence in private teaching by being the sole recipient of this state wide award. Mr. Jacobs started teaching private lessons in Forney in 2006. Mr. Jacobs, working along side Forney High School Percussion Director, Riley Warren, has helped grow the Forney High School Percussion Section into a nationally recognized ensemble. Last year the ensemble was enlisted to perform at the 2022 Percussive Arts Society International Convention and this year they will be showcased at the Midwest clinic and convention in Chicago.

“Sean, when are you going to say something about America and the pitiful state we’re in…? A lot of people are speaking out… Have you heard the song “Rich Men North of Richmond”? It’s about American oppression… But you have remained silent and are thus part of the problem.

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) will celebrate its 95th anniversary beginning Sept. 1, with special events and offers planned for customers and employee-partners throughout September. At Brookshire’s stores, this will include featured products with a special .95 cents price and additional YourPoints for customers each ad week.

For more than a quarter century, the Walk Across Texas program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has been helping Texans of all ages and abilities establish the habit of regular physical activity.

The whirr of wings when you accidentally flush a bird from its hiding place can startle you and give you pause. The same can be said about watching a student ”get it” and understand what the teacher is teaching. The art of teaching is tightly linked to seeing the lightbulb moments when students make a new connection.

And Still Going Strong!

Corey Graves From Tony A. Jackson Middle School Selected

A few weeks ago, I submitted a list of universal truths that I think we can all recognize and maybe even agree with. In today’s culture of division, isn’t it a pleasant and nice truth to simply agree? I concur and couldn’t agree more.

As hours of daylight shorten and fall gives way to winter, thoughts shift from fall foliage to spending time cuddling under warm blankets and being cozy indoors. A fireplace can improve the ambiance of any room and help to create a warm and welcoming gathering spot.

Kaufman County Sheriff, Bryan Beavers had his reelection campaign kick off last week. Sheriff Beavers is announcing his candidacy for Re-Election in the March 2024 Primary. Beavers is a 4th generation, lifelong Kaufman County resident and has been a Texas Police officer for 29 years starting as a Detention Officer, Dispatcher, Jail Administrator, Deputy, Lieutenant, Chief Deputy and your current Sheriff for the past 7 years.