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City Council Candidate Response - Kevin Moon Place 4

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 3:33pm

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City Council Candidate Response - John Walker Place 4

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 3:24pm

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City Council Candidate Response - David Johnson Place 6

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 3:15pm

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Forney gun store burglarized; firearms taken in Apr. 17-18 break-in

Wed, 04/19/2017 - 5:14pm

Forney police are asking the public’s help in solving the burglary of a Forney gun shop in which several firearms were taken the night of Apr. 17-18, the Forney Messenger has learned.

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MADISON HORTON QUALIFIES FOR REGIONAL GOLF TOOUIRNAMENT

Wed, 04/19/2017 - 3:40pm

On April 10-11, the Forney ISD golf teams participated in the District 15-5A Golf Tournament at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club.

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Workers from Axis Contracting Co. begin E. Main St. drainage, street upgrades

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 2:43pm

Street crews from Axis Contracting Co. are in the early stages of improving drainage and parking along East Main St. In photos taken Monday, Apr.

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SCHOOL TRUSTEES VOTE TO REFINANCE BONDS

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 4:09pm

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Let the renovations begin!

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 1:52pm

A project to create better parking and roadway conditions and improve drainage along E. Main St. and S. Bois d’Arc St. (FM 740) began Monday after nearly a year of planning.

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BIG families

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 1:51pm

It wouldn’t be news that 42-year-old British mum Sue Radford expecting a new addition to her family in September except for the fact that she already has a brood of 19 kids, reports the Association

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Forney Fire Station Number 2 Grand Opening

Mon, 04/03/2017 - 10:50am

At approximately 11 a. m. Saturday, ceremonies marked the opening and dedication of Forney F9re Station No. 2 on Reeder Road.

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Gateway Bridge Dedication and Ribbon Cutting

Mon, 04/03/2017 - 10:46am

On Saturday, Apr. 1, Mayor Rick Wilson, members of the Forney City Council and various county and state officials conducted a ribbon-cutting to mark the completion of Gateway Blvd.

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Saturday’s Masonic blood drive a success

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 1:40pm

The semi-annual blood drive hosted by Brooklyn Lodge #386, AF&AM last Saturday at Walmart had a great turnout, according to lodge spokesman Tim Simmons.

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Public invited to opening of Gateway Bridge, Fire Station No. 2

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 1:39pm

Join us in commemora ing the opening of Gateway Blvd. and Fire Station No. 2 at 9:30 a. m. on April 1. Everyone is welcome to attend both ribbon cuttings.

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‘Gilbert Grape’ star Darlene Cates dies at 69

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 1:20pm

Forney resident Darlene Cates, who starred as Gilbert’s mom in the film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? died Sunday morning in her sleep, according to family. She was 69.