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Forney Cleaners clothing drive to benefit Haiti survivors
Published 02/04/2010 - 7:25 p.m. CST

During the month of February, Forney Cleaners will be collecting clothing to send to earthquake survivors in Haiti.

Trustees call May 8 bond election
Published 02/04/2010 - 7:26 p.m. CST

After an executive session and a presentation by CFO Dwayne Thompson Monday night concerning the proposed May 8 $30 million school bond proposal, the Forney ISD Board of Trustees took a unanimous vote to call a bond election for May 8.

 
Feb. 1 is deadline to register to vote
Published 01/28/2010 - 4:22 p.m. CST

AUSTIN—Texas Secretary of State Esperanza “Hope” Andrade is reminding Texans that February 1 is the deadline to register to vote in the 2010 Primary Elections.

Candidate filing period starts for 2010 municipal election
Published 02/04/2010 - 7:40 p.m. CST

On February 2, 2010, the City Council ordered a general election to be held on May 8, 2010. The City Secretary made Potential Candidate Packets available for pickup beginning February 3.

 
Candidate filing period starts for 2010 trustee election
Published 02/04/2010 - 7:41 p.m. CST

Candidate filing has begun for the 2010 school trustee election.

Officially, the first day to file an application for a place on the ballot is Saturday, February 6.

CM Brian Brooks testifies before joint Texas House, Senate panel
Published 02/04/2010 - 7:47 p.m. CST

Forney being recognized as a leader in innovative transportation funding, he feels

On Monday, Forney City Manager Brian Brooks was in Austin testifying before the joint Texas House and Senate committees on transportation.

 
North Forney girls continue to win
Published 01/28/2010 - 4:31 p.m. CST

North Forney 52, Alvarado 32

Forney—In sports, it is said that when a team is in the middle of a playoff chase its only objective is to win.

If that is case, then North Forney should eventually make the playoffs because all they seem to be doing these days is winning.

Forney Police Call and Activity Log January 25, 2010-January 31, 2010
Published 02/04/2010 - 7:49 p.m. CST

January 25, 2010

• 1:13 a. m.—Traffic/arrest, eastbound U. S. Hwy. 80 east of FM 548

 
UIL releases new District realighments effective Fall 2010
Published 02/01/2010 - 5:50 p.m. CST

On February 1, 2010, the UIL released the new District realignments that will start in the Fall of 2010 and end in the spring of 2012. Coaches across the State of Texas have been debating, discussing, and yes even praying about the impact that this information would have on their teams.

THIS MONTH'S TOP ARTICLES

Forney ISD

FISD presents parent workshop on bullying
FISD unveils plans to replace City Bank Stadium scoreboard
Comparison to ’08 shows FISD attendance down
Two ‘parent’ members sought for Forney ISD’s DEIC
FISD again earns Superior Achievement rating in financial management
Trustees call May 8 bond election
 

Blackburn Elem

Blackburn 5th, 6th graders present ‘Choices Count!’
Blackburn students, staff take sides
Results are in for Hispanic Heritage Month contest
Blackburn accepts Rachel’s Challenge
Blackburn Elementary Blackburn Bucks
Blackburn 1st graders put on barnyard play
 

Claybon Elementary

NextEra Energy Resources hosts ‘electrifying’ science class at Claybon
Claybon PTO presentes award to WMS’ NJHS
Claybon PTO holds 2nd annual mother-son dodgeball event
Winners announced in 2nd annual Claybon Elementary School Science Fair
Claybon PTO holds Santa's Workshop, silent auction
Claybon Elementary holds fall MTA meeting
 

Criswell Elem

Mobile Dairy Farm visits Criswell
MTA/ESL students enjoy reading night with parents at Criswell Elementary
Criswell presents annual information meeting on dyslexia
Criswell 1st grader wins Dr. Seuss book, ‘Cat in Hat” doll
Criswell announces spelling bee winners
Criswell 6th graders get a taste of knighthood
 

Crosby Elem

Messenger camera captures the spirit of Crosby Elementary Field Day 2009
Crosby students look forward to Earth Day
Crosby 3rd grade travels back in time
Crosby Elementary holds post-TAKS spirit rally March 6
4A screamed, 4B screamed, 4C screamed for Quintana!
Young scientists explore sound at Crosby
 

Henderson Elem

Henderson PTO holds Fall Family Fun Night
Donuts, juice and tissues
Henderson’s Fairness Hawk Heroes
Mav's mascot proves he’s really the ‘Champ’ durng Henderson TAKS rally
Henderson cafeteria, library staffs honored
Help sought for 6th grade party at Henderson Elementary
 

Johnson Elem

Johnson fall carnival a hit for the 4th consecutive year
Meet Johnson Elementary’s new Student Council members
Johnson Elementary ready for a great year
Johnson Elementary Character Winners: Sixth Six weeks
Students at Johnson participate in National Day of Prayer
Johnson announces spelling bee winners
 

Lewis Elem

Lewis Elementary kicks off Watch D.O.G.S. program
Family reading night held at Lewis Feb. 24
Lewis KC Club begins taks of showing kindness, compassion
Lewis Elementary accepts ‘Rachel’s Challenge’
Lewis Elementary soldier care package coin drive is a success
'Look What I Can Do'
 

Rhea Elementary

Rhea Elementary launches 2009-’10 Rachel’s Challenge
Rhea Elementary hopes to make 6th grade tree planting an annual event
Head Start students at Rhea learn heart-healthy habits
Head Start students at Rhea welcome ‘Ms. Ss”
Rhea reps elected
 

Smith Elementary

A diamond of an evening
Rocking the TAKS
P. E. challenges at Smith Elementary
Smith Elementary holds its 1st MTA parent meeting
 

Brown Middle Schoo

Brown Choir: The Spirit of Americana
Brown Middle School raises pennies for patients
An American Celebration at Brown Middle School
BMS participates in UIL Metro East District meet
A deal breaker at Brown Middle School
Student Council working hard for BMS
 

Warren Middle Scho

Forney ISD Board of Trustees approves new principal for Warren MS
 

Forney High School

For the first time since Forney entered 4-A: FHS Band advances to State
Mitchell, Wise inducted into FHS Hall of Honor
Forney High School Band sweeps USSBA competition
Forney High School to host Freshman Fish Camp on August 20
Forney High School notified of a confirmed case of H1N1 influenza
It’s academic!
 

North Forney HS

NFHS honors students in Falcon Academic Ascension assembly
FISD to dedicate North Forney High School this Sunday, October 18
Tour reveals details of NFHS building
Almost complete: A tour of North Forney High School
North Forney to compete in District 12-3A in 2009
Forney trustees approve official logo for North Forney High School
 

City of Forney

Council resolution supports acquisition of new land by SAD
Council hears report on UTA downtown study
City Manager optimistic as 2010 gets underway
No place like home for the holidays
Candidate filing period starts for 2010 municipal election
CM Brian Brooks testifies before joint Texas House, Senate panel
 

Forney PD

Forney Police Call and Activity Log December 27, 2009-January 3, 2010
Forney Police Call and Activity Log November 23, 2009-November 29, 2009
FPD promotes 2 to Sergeant
Forney Police Call and Activity Log
Forney Police Call and Activity Log September 14, 2009-September 27, 2009
Forney Police Call and Activity Log January 25, 2010-January 31, 2010
 

Forney FD

John Holcomb hired as Forney’s fire marshal
Two structure fires this week keep fire department busy
Wednesday morning blaze destroys Philbeck’s Antiques showroom
New FFD annex dedicated
Family in need finds friends indeed
July 24 structure fire requires 2 assists; no one injured
 

Forney EDC

Forney Economic Development Director resigns
Second annual Turkey Trax: Car show this weekend offers free family fun
New EDC Board member sworn in, officers elected
Owner of Best Western receives part of infrastructure grant
EDC accepts, votes to submit 2008 annual audit
Residents give downtown input
 

Editor's Notepad

EDITOR'S NOTEPAD OCTOBER 29, 2009
Editor's Notepad - Week 4/2/09-4/15/09
Editor's Notepad - Week 12/4/08-12/10/08
Week 7/10/08-7/16/08
Week 6/25/08-7/2/08
Week 6/19-6/25
 

Chamber of Commerc

All Forney residents invited to help select new logo, slogan for Chamber
Chamber Corner-News of the Forney Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber to hold contest to select new logo, slogan
Forney Chamber holds its 2009 recognition and awards banquet
Chamber Corner-News of the Forney Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Corner-News of the Forney Area Chamber of Commerce
 

Features

Still ticking at 105
Forney mom has 1st baby of 2010 at hospital in Kaufman
Christmas in October
Forney Sole Sisters hold balloon launch to create awareness during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
When hope floats
Henry Sollers, Jan. 16, 1933 to Aug. 24, 2009: Just a guy—but a great friend, too
 

Scoop On Seniors

The Scoop On Seniors
The Scoop On Seniors
The Scoop On Seniors
The Scoop On Seniors
The Scoop On Seniors
The Scoop On Seniors
 

General News Bites

A Forney Messenger Movie Review
Recent local hail damage attracting non-local roofing companies
Forney Garden Club to meet January 19
FISD to offer driver ed class beginning Jan. 17
Vandals make ‘donuts’, tear up trash cans
Pfishing scam purports CDC H1N1 vaccination program
 

Kaufman County

Commissioners Court report-January 11, 2010 meeting
Vietnam Memorial Wall of Texas dedicated Saturday at Veterans’ Memorial Park
Chris Peace appointed KCAD Chief Appraiser
Kaufman man convicted of murder
Kaufman County Hay Show reminder
Entries being sought in 2009 Kaufman County Hay Show
 

Sports Bites

Baylen Laury named LSC North Division Offensive Player of the Week
Kate Bell named LeTourneau’s assistant softball coach
Lawson Hartwick plays in 60th annual GreenBelt Bowl Football All-Star Classic
Ex-FHS thrower wins ’09 Southland Conference Meet
Altered Schedule for Baseball and Softball Playoffs
UIL releases new District realighments effective Fall 2010
 

Volleyball

NFHS varsity volleyball: NFHS varsity volleyball Lady Falcons play Kaufman tough but fall in 4 games
FHS varsity volleyball: Lady Rabbits beat Lancaster, fall to Terrell
NFHS varsity volleyball: NFHS varsity volleyball Lady Falcons lose to Crandall in 3 games
Lady Rabbits lose tough one to Poteet
Lady Rabbits rally to beat Terrell in 3 games
NFHS varsity volleyball: NFHS varsity volleyball North Forney wins exciting 5-set match vs. Frisco Heritage
 

Cross Country

FHS varsity boys’ cross country FHS boys finish 10th at Nike South Meet
FHS-NFHS girls’ cross country: FHS 2nd at Dallas Jesuit; Lady Falcons win JV team title
Boys’ and girls’ cross country: FHS men’s team finishes 3rd overall at Lake Highlands
FHS boys’ and girls’ cross country: Boys 8th at Southlake; girls 2nd at Station Stampede
NFHS boys’ and girls’ cross country: North Forney girls win JV team title at Kaufman meet
FHS boys’ and girls’ cross country: Both teams place at Tyler Lee
 

Golf

FHS Boys’ golf team finishes 3rd at Eastern Hills Tournament
Doan, Rushing compete at Class 4-A Region II golf tournament
Wrysinski 3rd for Forney women, Doan places 6th for boys Mar. 11
Boys 8th; girls 15th, 2nd in recent golf tourneys
Ladies finish 10th out of 15 teams; boys finish tourney 13th out of 30
FHS women's and men's golf schedules
 

Baseball

Nine FHS athletes named baseball All-District
Forney baseball team sees its 2009 season come to a close
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO BASEBALL PLAYOFF GAMES
Varsity Baseball News Update
Forney baseball team wins wild game vs. Seagoville, 15-13
Baseball team beats West Mesquite, 9-2
 

Tennis

Four make Academic All-State in tennis
JV, varsity tennis teams place 2nd at Kaufman tourney
Forney tennis notes
Forney tennis notes
Varsity tennis regional tournament results
Teams have best showing this season at Ennis
 

Softball

2009 Forney All District, All State softball selections
Super softball season comes to a close
Directions to Red Oak Softball Regional Semi Finals
LADY RABBITS ARE SEMI-FINAL SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS WITH WIN OVER FRISCO WAKELAND
Forney Softball Teams Wins Game 1 vs. Frisco Wakeland 10-2
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO PLANO WEST HIGH SCHOOL -- SOFTBALL SEMI-FINAL GAMES
 

Track

Stephens wins gold, silver medals at UIL State Track and Field Meet
UIL 2009 Region II Track Meet: Taylor, Roberson, Stevens qualify for State Track and Field Meet
2 Jackrabbit runners qualify for State
Regional track meet rescheduled according to coach
Forney girls’ track team wins Regional Qualifiers Meet in Frisco
Forney track teams perform well at Dist. 15-4A Track & Field Meet
 

Swim Team

NFHS swimming: Results of meet: Frisco Sprint Invite
FHS swimming Results of meet: Frisco Sprint Invite
Forney Jackrabbit swim team holds first-ever meet
 

Basketball

Lady Jackrabbits earn All-District honors
Three men on FHS basketball team earn All-District honors
2008-’09 All-District selections made in girls’ varsity basketball
Waco Midway ends Forney’s playoff run
Lady Rabbits win Area championship
North Forney girls continue to win
 

Soccer

Men’s District honors announced in soccer
Forney boys’ soccer 23-4A All-District
Rabbits take Bryan Adams down to the wire
Forney girls’ soccer to advance to playoffs
Soccer Rabbits reach playoffs for first time
FHS JV boys’ soccer: Doll, Sax, Bowman shine as JV Rabbits paste Bulldogs
 

Football

Football Banquet reminder
FHS releases list of Academic All-State picks
FHS vs West Mesquite
NFHS vs Byron Nelson
Directions to Northwest Byron Nelson HS
FHS vs Lancaster
 

College Signings

FHS golfer Leila Campbell signs with Bacone University
Ashley Parker signs to play volleyball at OBU
Jessica Boudreau signs with Angelo State University
Four senior Lady Rabbit softball players sign with universities Nov. 12
Watts signs with Stephen F. Austin University
Toops signs to run track for University of Houston
 

Little Dribblers

Little Dribblers Basketball Time!
 

FBC Upward

Upward Box Scores for Week 4 January 30, 2010
Upward Box Scores for Week 3
First Baptist Church Upward Box Scores
First Baptist Church Upward Box Scores
FBC Upward Box Scores for Week 5 February 7, 2009
FBC Upward Box Scores for Week 4 January 31, 2009
 

Power Lifting

Forney women win Royse City Power Lifting Meet
Wimberly competes at boys’ powerlifting state championship
Lady Rabbits place 3rd in girls’ state powerlifting meet
Wimberly qualifies for State Power Lifting Meet
Boys’ powerlifting team wins regional medals
Fabulous 5: Five Lady Rabbits qualify for State Powerlifting Meet
 

FPWA

Jackrabbits take the bite out of the Bulldogs
Jackrabbits await their ‘last play’ at Super Bowl
Playoffs are bittersweet for the FPWA Jackrabbits
‘JuJu’ advances Jackrabbits to playoffs
Jackrabbits de-claw the Lions
‘Forney Bowl’ Jackrabbit pride reigns
 

FSA

All 3 Longhorn teams go to playoffs; 2 teams advance
K-2 Longhorns win Eustace wild card game; all 3 teams advance
Longhorns win all 3 final home games of season; defeat Kaufman
Longhorns score across-the-board wins against Malakoff
All 3 Longhorn teams beat Eustace Saturday
Longhorns Homecoming
 

General Youth Bite

City of Forney shines at White Rock Marathon
FYBA opens 1st season as Little League affiliate
 

Church News

In Memory of an Angel Laurren Brooke Smith
Church sets live Nativity
‘SHE’ event coming to First Baptist Church in Forney on Sunday, September 13
Thursday Morning Bible Study to begin 39th year September 10
Community Life Church to host ‘Twogether in Texas’ marriage class
At First UMC Heath: Summer education programs for youth are beginning
 

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