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14,000 show up for Forney's 2012 Independence Day Celebration
As promised, this year's Independence Day Celebration at the Forney Community Park was bigger and better than ever. An estimated 14,000 people came out to the park on Saturday, June 30th to enjoy an evening of games, food, entertainment, and one terrific fireworks show.
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Grass fire burns nearly 200 acres in Forney, Texas
Nearly 200 acres were left charred and smoking after Thursday evening's grass fire in Forney, TX , June 28, 2012. The fire was accidently started by construction crews working on the cell tower on Helms Trail north of FM 1641 with a grinder.
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Grass fire in Forney near FM 1641 and Helms Trail
At approximately 4:30 p.m. a grass fire ignited near Helms Trail on the east side of Forney, Texas on June 28, 2012. The fire was contained between the FM 1641 and County Road 212 corridor and spanned almost a mile long. The Forney Fire Department along with several other local departments were on scene to control the fire, focusing on controlling the blaze away from any homes or structures.
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City of Forney's 2012 Independence Day Celebration to be bigger and better than ever
Though the City of Forney has offered a fireworks show in the past, this year marks the 4th year that a free fireworks show and full celebration will take place at the Forney Community Park at 241 S. FM 548. The 2012 event will be held on Saturday, June 30th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Spellman Amphitheater in Forney is set to open, seeks special events coordinator
The Forney Parks and Recreation Department has a problem, but it's the kind of problem that comes from something good happening in Forney, the Spellman Amphitheater. Parks and Recreation is excited about the amphitheater build being completed, but they need a special events coordinator to help direct all the future events and concerts that will take place at Spellman.
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