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“Sharing the Warmth” drive far exceeds expectations

Brookshire's Spirit of Christmas Food Drive helps many Forney families

“Sharing the Warmth” drive far exceeds expectations

An overwhelming response from the community helped the Sharing the Love Foundation far exceed their goal to collect, wrap, and deliver Christmas gifts to 100 local seniors. Not only was the foundation able to help 100 senior citizens in Forney, they were also able to help an additional 52 seniors in Terrell.

Brookshire's Spirit of Christmas Food Drive helps many Forney families

The Brookshire's “Spirit of Christmas” Food Drive is coming to an end, but not before making a dramatic impact on local Forney families. Approximately 89 Forney families received boxes of nonperishable food and a coupon for a free roasting hen just in time for the holidays.

Carl “Skip” Thomas Memorial Fund established for scholarships and assistance

The Carl “Skip” Thomas Memorial Fund has been established in recognition of Kaufman County Patrol Sergeant “Skip” Thomas. Thomas passed away on October 5th, 2011, as a result of liver disease.

Forney Parks and Rec to seek state funding in 2013 for trails system

The City of Forney Parks and Recreation Department will be seeking a Trail Grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 2013. If successful in procuring the grant, the money will be used to complete the trail system at the Forney Community Park and the Spellman Amphitheater.

Carl “Skip” Thomas Memorial Fund established for scholarships and assistance

Forney Fire Department receives $739K federal grant, plans to hire 6 new firefighters

The Forney Fire Department will receive more than $739,000 in federal funding through FEMA's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The grant will help pay for six additional firefighter positions for two years.

Forney Fire Department receives $739K federal grant, plans to hire 6 new firefighters

FISD issues statement following shooting in Connecticut that took the lives of nearly 30

In wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, CT, on the morning of Friday, December, 14, 2012, the Forney Independent School District released a statement on their website offering condolences and reassurances to local Forney families.

FAA confirms 2 deaths in plane crash in Kaufman County

FAA confirms 2 deaths in plane crash in Kaufman County

A small jet described as a L-29 Delfin crashed shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday morning in Kaufman County, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA confirmed that two individuals were onboard and that both were killed in the accident.