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Giant 165-foot minion blimp flies over Forney

A 165-foot minion blimp was seen flying over Forney on Tuesday evening, June 4, 2013. The blimp is a promotional blimp for the movie “Despicable Me 2” and is one of only 15 airships flying in the world today.

Forney City Council: New council members sworn in and Mayor Pro-Tem discussion tabled

Newly elected Forney City Council member Scott Regan was sworn in at the City Council meeting on Tuesday night, June 4, 2013. Council members also decided to table discussions for appointing a new Mayor Pro-Tem.

Emily's Monkeys fundraiser at The Hole Thing donuts a sweet success

Emily's Monkeys fundraiser at The Hole Thing donuts a sweet success

7-year-old Emily Hough wanted to give back to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children after her treatment there. In July 2011, Emily was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis – a rare disease that affects only three out of every million children.

Public Works proclamation and budget award presented at Forney City Council meeting

During the May 28 Forney City Council meeting, Mayor Darren Rozell presented the Public Works department with a proclamation and City Manager Brian Brooks presented an award to the Finance Department.

Public Works proclamation and budget award presented at Forney City Council meeting

Stage 3 water restrictions take effect June 1 in Forney

Stage 3 water conservation measures will go into effect on June 1, 2013, in the City of Forney, Texas.

Stage 3 water restrictions take effect June 1 in Forney

Multiple retail businesses and restaurants looking to open in Forney

Multiple retail businesses and restaurants looking to open in Forney

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) held RECon 2013 in Las Vegas May 18 through May 22. The City of Forney was represented at the conference for the seventh year, with a 10' x 20' booth and a team that consisted of Mayor Darren Rozell, City Manager Brian Brooks, City Councilman Darrell Hobbs, Forney EDC Director Kim Buttram, and EDC Board members David Connor and Joe Dan McBeth.

Forney Police: Investigation into attempted child abduction at Rhea Elementary “inactivated”

Forney, Texas -- On Monday, May 20, 2013, the Forney Police Department began investigating a report of an attempted child abduction at Rhea Elementary in Forney ISD. The incident was reported after school hours and was reported to have taken place at approximately 8:00 p.m.

City of Forney receives first Pass Through Toll reimbursement for major construction projects

The City of Forney received their first partial reimbursement payment from TxDOT during the week of May 13, 2013. The reimbursement is a payment for the city’s use of the Pass Through Toll funding program used to make major road improvements to FM 548 at US Hwy 80, FM 741, and FM 740.