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First Annual 20PM Community Christmas Light Contest
I’m excited to announce the first annual 20PM Community Christmas Light Contest! This contest will be a part of a series of events we have planned for the holiday season, all part of the 20PM Community Christmas Extravaganza, which will focus on bringing the community together in the spirit of the holidays as well as [...]
City of Forney Annexes 370 Acres; Moves Forward with TIF Process
The Forney City Council voted to annex 370 acres of land into the city’s boundaries at tonight’s meeting. The land, which is adjacent to the southeastern city limits, is part of the Irish Ridge development and, if all goes as planned, will become part of the major new retail development slated for the Highway 80 [...]
Forney Lions Club Announces Angel Tree Signup Changes
Submitted by the Forney Lions Club, written by Lion Susanne Orman.
The Forney Lions Club, through its Angel Tree Program, will once again assist families who live in the Forney Independent School District and who need help with Christmas gifts for the children and food for the families.
To qualify for assistance this year, families are invited [...]
Jackrabbit Cross Country Teams State Bound
Arlington—There was little doubt left after the dirt had settled about which 4A high school in Region II had the best cross country teams. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams from Forney High School advanced to the UIL Cross Country State Championships after strong performances last Saturday at Vandergriff Park in Arlington.
The Lady Jackrabbits took [...]
Jackrabbits Secure (Tri) District Championship - Playoffs Await
What a difference a year makes. This time last year, the Forney Jackrabbits were looking at a season that was full of close calls and a whole bunch fo what-ifs. This year, they are looking forward to the playoffs and celebrating their first ever 4A District Championship. Even the fact that the [...]
Jack in the Box Confirmed
Two weeks ago we were the first to bring you word about a rumored Jack in the Box location in Forney. Now, we’re happy to be the first to break the news that Jack in the Box is, indeed, coming to Forney! 20PM forum member Gonzo posted earlier today that the Jack in the Box [...]
Jackrabbits Secure District Championship With 91 Yard Run Touchdown Run by Smith
With two minutes left in the game, Forney’s Peter Smith have sealed tonight’s game in the Jackrabbit’s favor with a 91 yard touchdown run. With the score currently at 44-22, the Jackrabbits have locked up tonight’s game and, in turn, the title of District Champions in 15-4A!
Forney will share the title with District Co-Champions West [...]
New Signs Announcing The Village at Meadow Ridge Farms
This morning questions appeared on the Forney discussion forum about sign poles that have begun appearing north of Highway 80 near CR-212, on the site of the planned 2.2 million square foot regional shopping center. I’ve been able to confirm that these poles are for signs that will be installed next week announcing the new [...]
Confirmed - Taco Bell Coming to Forney!
Early this morning, Forney discussion forum member Nate Dogg posted exciting news from last night’s Planning & Zoning commission meeting - P&Z has approved the plat for a Taco Bell to be located next to the McDonald’s near the intersection of Highway 80 & Pinson Road. The plat next goes to the city council for [...]
Forney’s First Turkey Trax Autorama - This Sunday, 1PM, Downtown Forney
The Forney EDC and the Historic Business District Focus Group are sponsoring the First Annual Turkey Trax Autorama to be held on the streets of Downtown Forney starting at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday November 9, 2008.
The purpose of this car show will be to benefit the Kaufman County Children’s Advocacy Center and the New Life [...]
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