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Crandall ISD Honored the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals

Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Crandall ISD nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate their hard work and...

FHS Director of Bands Cody Newman Awarded Country Music Association Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence Award

It was announced this past week that Forney High School Director of Bands, Cody Newman, was one of 30 teachers is the nation awarded the Country Music Association Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence Award. Cody Newman came to FHS in 2020 when he...

Saunders Named New Forney ISD Police Chief

Forney ISD is proud to announce that Jason Saunders is the next police chief for Forney ISD. “I am honored to be selected as Chief and grow the department on the foundation we built,” Saunders said. “It is my dream to be able to lead a team of this...

Forney ISD Receives TEA Grant for $1.45 Million to Support Safe Learning Environments

In partnership with the Texas Education Agency, Forney ISD received the Stronger Connections grant valued at $1.45 million. The District partnered with the Forney Education Foundation to apply for the grant which will provide funds for multiple...

Shavers Named New North Forney Head Football Coach

After a multi-round interview process consisting of numerous outstanding candidates, the Forney ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Coach Marcus Shavers to take over the Falcon football program at their April 22 board meeting. “I had the...

Forney ISD Receives National Recognition for Music Education

For the tenth consecutive year, Forney ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is...

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Motorcyclist Deaths on the Rise in Texas

When you see a motorcycle on the road, it’s not just a bike – it carries someone’s best friend, someone’s child, someone’s parent, someone’s spouse.

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Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses.

The recent influx of fresh water into creeks and rivers has pushed wild hogs up out of the bottoms, making them much easier to locate and hunt. Bait washed into the creeks has put catfish on a stellar bite.

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Catfish Stocking Begins at Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes, Including Mesquite City Lake Park

Spring has arrived and that means catfish angling is back at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes across the state.

TPW Commission Approves 2024-25 Statewide Hunting, Migratory Game Bird Regulations

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission have approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season with the following modifications and clarifications to 2024-25 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game