News
Let the renovations begin!
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.
BIG families
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
Forney Fire Station Number 2 Grand Opening
At approximately 11 a. m. Saturday, ceremonies marked the opening and dedication of Forney F9re Station No. 2 on Reeder Road.
Gateway Bridge Dedication and Ribbon Cutting
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.
Saturday’s Masonic blood drive a success
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.
Public invited to opening of Gateway Bridge, Fire Station No. 2
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.
‘Gilbert Grape’ star Darlene Cates dies at 69
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.
Smurfit Kappa Donates to Forney Area United Way
During the annual United Way campaign held in November 2016, Smurfit Kappa employees contributed a total of $20,660.92 to the Forney Area United Way.
Council tables Wynne Jackson development
On Tuesday night, City Manager James Fisher led a discussion concerning the proposed Wynne Jackson development, which will be located on the Whaley Tract.
Two adults die, 2 children hurt in accident on FM 741
KAUFMAN COUNTY— Two people were killed and two children were injured in a crash in Kaufman Count, accoding to an announcement from WFAA-TV.
Council grants alcohol variance for Eno’s in downtown Forney
The Forney City Council held two public hearings Tuesday evening, March 7. They held their first regular meeting of March with all Council members present.
PUBLIC HEARING
NO. 2
Join the Red Cross movement this March by giving blood
March 1, 2017)— All eligible blood donors are encouraged to give blood and help save lives in March, Red Cross Month. Donating is easier than ever with the Blood Donor App and RapidPass.
Four Lady Rabbits qualify for state women’s powerlifting meet
From left to right: Cassidy Schubert (2nd in her weight classification), Bailey Crocker (2nd in her weight classification), Morgan Lowry (1st in her weight classification) and Katy Williams (1st in
Family, FISD coaching staff celebrate 21st annual Clay Jones Relays
From left to right, front row: Raye Hansen, Nancy Oates (Linda Jones’ sister), Linda and Barry Jones (Clay’s parents), Sandy Cook (Head Forney Girls’ Track & Cross Country Coach), and Tommie Ma