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Former Forney High School graduates promote Unity Bowl game with three outstanding videos
James Townsend started making films over 10 years ago as a student at Forney High School. He and his wife Lori can be seen on the sidelines of FHS football games, snapping pictures and filming the games for the FHS Quarterback Club. Recently James Townsend decided to use his film making talents to complete three short films promoting the Unity Bowl football game between the FHS Jackrabbits and their crosstown rivals, the North Forney Falcons.
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Tragic accident in Terrell claims the life of an infant
On October 23, 2012 @ 2032 hrs, Terrell Police received a call of a multi-vehicle crash involving a truck-tractor trailer, and three cars. Terrell Police accident investigators, detectives, and forensics technician responded and are investigating the cause of the accident.
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Forney Community Parade brings a big crowd and tons of smiles
The Forney Community Parade took place on a sunny morning in historic downtown on Saturday, October 20. An estimated crowd of 2,000 people lined up on Bois D'Arc, Main Street, and Center Street to enjoy Forney's biggest parade yet.
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Forney City Council meeting gets heated over helipad issue
The Forney City Council met on Tuesday evening, October 12, 2012 to discuss a full agenda of items. The two hour meeting held surprises and controversy and the latter left an uneasiness in the air at City Hall.
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Forney City Council considers approval of new Special Events Policy
At the October 16, 2012 City Council meeting held at City Hall in downtown Forney, the Council, Mayor and City Manager Brian Brooks considered the approval of a new Special Events Policy. The SEP was presented by Director of Parks and Recreation, Richard Curry. The final vote on the policy was tabled until a few minor changes and wording can be made to satisfy the Council's concerns.
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Forney City Council approves engineer for FM 460 project
The Forney City Council met on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 and voted to approve a contract with H.W. Lochner, Inc. The contract calls for Lochner to provide “environmental clearance, schematic and engineering, and design services for the U.S. 80 south side ramp improvements between FM 460 and FM 740.” The contract fees were approved for an amount not to exceed $153,482.06.
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