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Forney’s Starplex Cinema chosen for Dark Knight Marathon

Travis Ranch and Windmill Farms residents petition for a change in the fireworks ordinance

Although on separate sides of the City of Forney, many residents from Travis Ranch and Windmill Farms are coming together to petition a change in the fireworks ordinance. These residents want restrictions on fireworks in neighborhoods in the county that are on less than an acre tracts.

Renee's Eventi Boutique Event Show is the first of its kind in Forney

LaKisha Wells has been a full-time event planner and designer for the last two and a half years. She realized that Forney and surrounding cities were missing out on the wedding and event planning industry and decided that the best way to rectify that was to introduce her company, Renee's Eventi, to Forney by holding a boutique event show in town.

Forney’s Starplex Cinema chosen for Dark Knight Marathon

Starplex Cinema in Forney, Texas will be 1 of 11 chosen Starplex Cinema locations to host a Dark Knight Marathon for its midnight release of The Dark Knight Rises.

Travis Ranch and Windmill Farms residents petition for a change in the fireworks ordinance

Dippin' Dave's Simply Classic Car Show in Forney this weekend

Dippin' Dave's Ice Cream Shoppe at 571 S. FM 548 in Forney will be holding the Dippin' Dave's Simply Classic Car Show on Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. All proceeds from the car show will benefit the Sharing the Love Foundation Amazing Grace Food and Clothing Pantry.

Dippin' Dave's Simply Classic Car Show in Forney this weekend

Wounded combat veteran presented with free home in Forney's Diamond Creek subdivision

Wounded combat veteran presented with free home in Forney's Diamond Creek subdivision

Forney resident, Army Sergeant Kevin Bowden, sustained a traumatic brain injury in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq back in April of 2008. At the time he sustained his injury, his only concern was to survive and make it back home to his family. Since that time there have many struggles for Sgt. Bowden, but thanks to Bank of America and the Military Warriors Support Foundation, Bowden and his family have one less worry. They have a home.

Discharging fireworks inside Forney city limits is prohibited

With no rain in the last several weeks and the Forney Fire Department responding to several grass fires in recent days, city officials are asking everyone to be cautious on having any outside fires. The city is also issuing a reminder to city residents that any discharge of fireworks in the city limits is illegal and could result in a citation and fine.

Discharging fireworks inside Forney city limits is prohibited

Hot weather tips to help you endure summertime in Forney

With temperatures climbing throughout Texas, there are some important hot weather tips to consider. Here are some ideas I have received from Forney residents about how to protect yourself this summer.