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Third grade Crosby student publishes first book; 'Emily's Sock Monkey: A...
Forney, Texas – Crosby Elementary School third-grader Emily Hough published her first children's book and, on Thursday morning, presented 20 copies of the book to the Forney Independent School District...
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Business and community leaders establish Crandall ISD Education Foundation
A group of business and community leaders in Crandall, Texas, recently established the Crandall ISD Education Foundation to help fund additional education programs at the Crandall Independent School...
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Additional brush pickup day due to winter storm, Dec. 14
The City of Forney and Community Waste Disposal (CWD) are planning an additional day for brush collection this week on Saturday, December 14, 2013, because of an increase in downed trees and branches...
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EXCLUSIVE: An inside look at the new Kroger Marketplace in Forney set to open...
Forney, Texas – It's not just Forney residents waiting eagerly for the new 123,000 square foot Kroger Martketplace to open in late January of 2014. According to Forney Kroger Marketplace Store Manager...
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Terrell Police Dept. cracks down on illegal gambling operations at local...
Terrell, Texas – On Thursday, December 12, 2013, the Terrell Police Department's Narcotics Unit executed four search warrants at four Terrell convenience stores for illegal gambling equipment and...
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Forney Art Council's Artisan Market offering handcrafted gifts for Christmas...
The Forney Arts Council's Artisan Market will be offering Christmas shoppers unique gift options this holiday season and also vendor sales on Saturday and Sunday, December 22 & 23, 2013, from 9:00...
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TVEC's 'Operation Round Up' presents check to Forney Fire Department
The Forney Fire Department was presented with a $2,000 check from Operation Round Up, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation for Trinity Valley Electric Co-op (TVEC), on Friday afternoon, December 13, 2013....
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Two vehicle accident diverts traffic on FM 548 in heavy fog
Forney, Texas – A two vehicle accident in dense fog conditions briefly diverted northbound traffic on Farm-to-Market (FM) 548 late Friday night, December 13, 2013, at approximately 11:00 p.m....
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Forney antique pioneer Samuel Glenn “Red” Whaley passes at age 82
Samuel Glenn “Red” Whaley died today, December 14, 2013, at the age of 82 after battling a lengthy illness. Whaley, a Korean War veteran, established Forney's first antique store in 1968 and helped put...
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Oncor rewards Kaufman County with over $10,000 for energy efficiency
Kaufman County, Texas – Oncor's Government Facilities Program recently awarded Kaufman County with a $10,055 cash incentive for completing upgrades to their lighting systems in several county...
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City of Forney presents employee service and performance awards
The City of Forney presented service and performance awards to their top employees and to the employees who have worked for the city for five and ten years. {loadposition adinsert} City Manager Brian...
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"Exterior lock" lifted at Terrell ISD facilities after reports of an alleged...
Terrell, Texas – The Terrell Independent School District (Terrell ISD) placed all campuses and facilities on a “shelter in place” earlier this morning, December 17, 2013, at approximately 11:00 a.m....
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Terrell ISD hires new athletic director and football head coach
Terrell, Texas – The Terrell ISD Board of Trustees announced the hiring of Athletic Director Buster Leaf and Head Football Coach Mike Shields on Monday night, December 16, 2013, which ends the search...
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Forney ISD athletes named All-District and other top honors
Forney, Texas – Several athletes from Forney High School and North Forney High School have recently been named to the District 10-4A All-District football teams, as voted by district coaches. Others...
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Terrell Police seeking assistance in identifying robbery and assault suspect
Terrell, Texas – The Terrell Police Department released the image of a man they believe assaulted a Family Dollar employee and then attempted to open the store's register on Monday morning....
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Railroad crossing to be closed Sunday for much needed repairs
The railroad crossing at Farm-to-Market (FM) 548 will be closed on Sunday, December 22, 2013, for much needed repairs to the crossing's grade, which drivers say, is "very rough.” {loadposition...
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Terrell PD: Family Dollar robbery suspect apprehended
Terrell, Texas – The suspect involved in an attempted robbery earlier this week at the Family Dollar store in Terrell has been apprehended, according to Terrell Police Department Captain A.D. Sansom....
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Forney police thwart apparent suicide attempt on Pinson Road bridge
Forney, Texas - According to witnesses, two Forney Police officers saved a young individual's life as the person apparently tried to jump from the Pinson Road bridge on Thursday night in a possible...
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Forney ISD financial ratings continue to improve since 2011 financial crisis
Forney, Texas – Standard & Poor's (S&P) upgraded the Forney Independent School District's financial rating from a BBB+ to an A- on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, based on the district's...
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Forney PD installs new $1.43 million communication tower and radio systems
Crews with DFW Communications constructed a 175-foot communications tower at the Forney Police Department and Justice Center on Thursday morning paving the way for a new state-of-the-art radio system –...
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