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Forney's second Downtown Workshop focuses on a strategic plan
The second Downtown Workshop session with the Forney City Council, the Forney Economic Development Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission was held at City Hall on Monday, October 8. Though the first meeting of the three City entities in September was a brainstorming session, this meeting was about moving forward with a strategic plan for downtown.
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Kaufman County Sheriff's Office loses a veteran officer due to illness
Lieutenant Charles Stastny of the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office(KCSO) passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, due to illness. Lt. Stastny was a 25 year veteran at the sheriff's office, he began his work there in 1987.
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Forney Mayor issues three Proclamations at October 2 City Council meeting
On Tuesday, October 2 at the Forney City Council meeting at City Hall, Mayor Darren Rozell issued three Proclamations recognizing local events and local heroes. October is a busy month for Forney with many community events taking place. Some of the people making these events a reality were given their due accolades at the Council meting.
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City Council discusses adding second Forney Fire Station
The Forney City Council meeting on October 2, 2012 included a large portion of time that was used to discuss adding a second Forney Fire Department station. The dreams of a second fire station in the City of Forney will likely be put on hold for a year or two, but when it is built, it will be an impressive feat.
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Forney Food Pantry building damaged by tornado will finally be fixed
The Forney Food Pantry, formerly known as the New Life Food Pantry, has had some trying times since their building was severely damaged by the April 3, 2012 tornado that tore through Forney. In August, the building damage had still not been repaired as the Sealy Company that owns the building dealt with their insurance company to try and reach an agreement. An agreement now appears to have been reached to fix the damage to the building.
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Forney businessman Sean Lowe chosen as 'The Bachelor'
After months of speculation about who the new bachelor would be on ABC's The Bachelor, a man with Forney connections was chosen for the coveted place in TV history. Sean Lowe is a Dallas native and insurance salesman, but he is also a co-owner and the President of the The Factory Girl in Forney.
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