Archive for 2007
Forney Amber Alert Ends In Arrest in Alaska; Boys Found
The Amber Alert issued in early November by the Forney Police Department and covered here on Twenty Peaceful Minutes ended in an arrest on Christmas Eve, and the two boys involved were found unharmed near a small village in southeastern Alaska.
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Merry Christmas!
I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone. I hope everyone has a safe, happy holiday with their friends and family. As we approach the new year, 2008 promises to be a big year for Forney, and by extension, for TwentyPeacefulMinutes.com. In addition to the Office Depot and the Arby’s coming to Shafer Plaza [...]
Fat Dawgs - Now Open!
Fat Dawgs, a new hangout serving hot dogs (check out their MySpace page at myspace.com/fatdawgs for more info) is now open! Their hours are Sunday - Friday: 11:00am - 12:00am and Saturday’s 11:00am - 1:00am. They are open to all ages, but encourage adults only after 9PM. To place a to-go order, call (972) 552-2700.
They’re [...]
Shafer Plaza Expansion - Arby’s, Office Depot?
As a follow up to an earlier post about Shafer Plaza (the development where Double Dave’s, Cold Stone Creamery and Walgreens, among others, are located), the latest rumors are that the next phase of Shafer Plaza will be underway shortly, and one of the pad sites will go to Arby’s, and one of the junior [...]
Forney ISD Names Lone Finalist for Superintendent
In a press release posted on their website this morning, Forney ISD has announced that Dr. Darrell Brown has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of FISD.
Dr. Brown, 47, currently serves as Assistant Superintendent/Executive Director for Curriculum, Staff Development and Accountability in Katy ISD. The state requires a 21-day waiting period before Dr. Brown [...]
Walgreens Opening Confirmed, This Friday!
I’m pleased to let everyone know that Walgreens has announced and confirmed that they will be opening their Forney, TX store this coming Friday, November, 16th at 8AM. Grand opening events will be announced at a later date. It appears they will follow the 8AM-10PM hours many Walgreens stores keep, with the pharmacy having slightly [...]
AMBER ALERT: Please Call Forney PD - Beige Ford (RV?), Alaska tag EEB204
The Forney Police Department and the State of Texas issued the Amber Alert after the children were abducted on Friday afternoon. Law enforcement officials believe these children to be in grave or immediate danger.
Eli Sullivan a 16 year old white male, with brown hair, 5FT6 and 120LBS He was last seen wearing jeans and a [...]
Voters Approve All 16 Amendments; Beer & Wine Sales in Surrounding Communities
With a fairly low 8.5% turn-out of all registered voters, voters in Texas approved all 16 amendments to the Texas constitution, and propositions to allow the sale of beer & wine in several nearby communities passed as well. Proposition 4, for the issuance of up to $1 billion in bonds for assorted maintenance and construction [...]
Forney North High School Groundbreaking Ceremony This Monday
Monday, November 5th from 5:30 to 6PM, Forney ISD is holding a groundbreaking ceremony at Forney North High School. The event is open to the community and will occur on the grounds of the future new high school, which will be located off of 548. Take 548 north of Highway 80 past Wal-Mart, the movie [...]
“In my day there was no soft opening…”
“In my day there was no soft opening. One day you’re closed, the next day you’re open”. I have to admit, that quote from Ocean’s 13 was the first thing I thought of when I noticed the sign posted at Lucky’s Sports Grill, saying they were having a soft opening for one or more nights, [...]
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