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House Bill 3 proposes major overhauls to school finance in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature took bold action today with their bipartisan release of a new comprehensive education funding bill, also coined the "Texas Plan".
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Scurry-Rosser athletes face disciplinary action after social media post and caption
SCURRY, Texas — Six members of the Scurry-Rosser High School varsity softball team are facing disciplinary action after a photo was published to social media Friday with a racially sensitive caption.
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Senate proposes bill to give $5,000 raise to Texas teachers
AUSTIN, Texas — At a public hearing Monday, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed a bill that would provide an annual $5,000 pay raises for all full-time classroom teachers in Texas.
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North Forney Lady Falcons in playoff action tonight with Kemp, Mabank & Crandall boys
FORNEY, Texas — UPDATE 9:30 PM. The North Forney Lady Falcons fell short to Frisco Liberty tonight, with a final score of 39-24.
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Crandall ISD Superintendent resigns effective immediately
CRANDALL, Texas — Dr. Robert Jolly has "resigned" effective immediately from his position as Superintendent of Crandall ISD district officials confirmed today.
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Former Forney athlete, NFL star brings youth league home this spring
FORNEY Texas — Forney High school alum and former NFL quarterback Caleb Hanie is bringing his passion for football back home to Forney in an innovative new youth Flex Football™ league debuting this spring.
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School districts plan Maroon Monday to honor Athens ISD following tragedy
Forney, Texas — School districts across the area and throughout East Texas are encouraging students, teachers, faculty and the community to wear “Maroon on Monday” in a show of solidarity for Athens ISD as they mourn the passing of a student killed in fatal accident on Friday.
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House bill would eliminate high stakes STAAR Test, local officials react
AUSTIN, Texas — A bill that would eliminate high stakes testing was filed in the Texas House this week and has been widely supported by local elected officials and school districts.
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Forney ISD Board approves purchase of 230 acres, donation of two elementary sites as growth continues at a record pace
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Independent School District's Board of Trustees have approved the purchase of 230 acres northwest of Criswell Elementary and the acceptance of two donated properties for future elementary campuses.
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Forney High School athlete aims to 'kick it" it to Cancer
FORNEY, Texas — Forney High School Senior kicker Matthew Huffman has been doing his part to help “kick it” to childhood cancer, and wants the publics help in reaching the end zone.
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Bragg signs letter of intent with Stanford University
CRANDALL, Texas — Crandall High School Senior Branson Bragg signed his letter of intent today to join the offensive line of Stanford University next Fall as part of the NCAA National Signing Day.
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Kaufman ISD cancels Wednesday classes under boil notice, remain closed Thursday
KAUFMAN, Texas - UPDATE 11/14/2018 1:35 PM District officials have confirmed that all Kaufman ISD Campuses will remain closed on Thursday, November 15.
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