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Forney Education Foundation inducts first-ever Legacy Member
FORNEY, Texas— The Forney Education Foundation recently inducted its first ever Legacy Member into the non-profit organization.
Three suspects arrested following June 16 incident
FORNEY, TX—On Friday, June 16, 2017 at 9:18 p. m., Forney police responded to reports of a disturbance at Forney Community Park, located at 241 S.
TEN NEW PLANETS FOUND THAT COULD SJPPORT LIFE
NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope has just discovered 10 new planets that are very much like earth and could support life.
Man taken into custody after U. S. 80 chase, standoff
On Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 7:53 am, the Forney Police Department received calls of a disturbance in the 400 block of Woodcrest Way.
Crossing upgrades prompt detours
For several days prior to Tuesday, a message on the Lions Club electronic notice board on S. Bois d’Arc had warned motorists that the area in the vicinity of the railroad crossing on S.
Forney Lions Club installs new officers
On Tuesday evening, the Forney Lions Club installed a new roster of officers who will begin terms in late August when the club’s 2017- 2018 activity year gets underway.
Council terminates Markout Water maintenance contract on split vote
During the open meeting of Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the Council and the Mayor recognized Cyndi and Mike Thomas of 4-T’s Bar-B-Q and elected a new Mayor Pro Tem.
June 9 is 4-T’s Bar-B-Q & Catering and Mike and Cyndi Thomas Day
Mayor Rick Wilson reads a proclamation at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting declaring Friday, June 9 as 4-T’s Bar-B-Q & Catering and Mike and Cyndi Thomas Day in the city of Forney.
Two killed in Forney accidents Saturday, Monday
A UPS driver was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver after he got out of his truck on U. S.
Once opposing, two coaches now united—in marriage
Sunday, May 28 turned Memorial Day weekend into a truly memorable weekend for Forney High School’s softball coach and his assistant.
FPD INVESTIGATING FATAL HIT-AND-RUN
Forney police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred Saturday at the intersectiion of U. S. Highway 80 and FM 548.
Jackrabbit baseball, Lady Rabbit softball both advance in the playoffs
The Forney Jackrabbit varsity baseball team (left) goes into celebration mode following their victory over Frisco Centennial in a single quarterfinal playoff game last week.
FHS confers senior honors
On Monday evening, members of Forney High School’s graduating lass of 2017 received year-end recognitions for their academic and other accomplishments during the 2016-2017 school year.
FHS Student Council ends successful 2016-2017 year
Last week the FHS Student Council held their first End-of-Year Banquet where they celebrated the year, new officers took their oaths, and they said goodbye to their senior members.