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Expected delays on eastbound US Highway 80 in Forney at FM 548

Eastbound US Highway 80 travelers should expect delays this week as TxDOT crews work on repairs near the newly constructed HWY 80/FM 548 overpass bridge. According to TxDOT, they will be repairing the “bridge approach.”

Motorcycle accident claims the life of Forney postal worker

A motorcycle accident in Quinlan took the life of a Forney post office employee on Saturday, January 19, 2013. The accident occurred around 1:45 p.m. on SH 276 near 751. The victim, Doris Fitzgerald, was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by her husband Daniel Fitzgerald.

Forney ISD Board votes unanimously on new security measures

The Forney Independent School District's Board members met in closed executive session during Monday night's, January 14, School Board meeting to discuss campus security.

Forney ISD Board votes unanimously on new security measures

A glimpse into the Guardian Plan designed to arm teachers and staff

With the Forney Independent School District set to discuss campus security measures in their upcoming School Board meeting tonight, January 14, there have been mixed reactions to a possible “Guardian Plan” at FISD.

Six year old Forney girl donates her hair to Locks of Love to honor her grandmother

Rachel White couldn't be happier with her six year old daughter Emma. Emma decided to have 12 inches of her beautiful blonde hair cut off in order to donate it to the Locks of Love organization. Little Emma, a first grader at Johnson Elementary in Forney, wanted to honor her great grandmother Doris Vaughn, who lost her battle with cancer on January 7, 2013.

Six year old Forney girl donates her hair to Locks of Love to honor her grandmother

Forney ISD to discuss campus security

Forney ISD to discuss campus security

In wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on December 14, 2012, a representative with the Forney ISD says the district is discussing their security and safety measures. The district currently has an active shooter plan, along with several other emergency plans, but is looking for any additional improvements or changes that can be made.

Pet Party: Forney Girl Scouts hosting low cost pet clinic

Girl Scouts Troop 9276 of Forney is hosting a Pet Awareness Day on January 19, and the girls spoke in front of the Forney City Council at City Hall on January 8 to explain what they have planned and why.

10 injured in Forney when Greyhound bus and vehicle collide on Hwy 80

Ten people are being treated for minor injuries after the Greyhound bus they were traveling in collided with a passenger vehicle on westbound US Highway 80 in Forney, Texas, near the FM 548 on-ramp. The accident took place at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, January 9.

Pet Party: Forney Girl Scouts hosting low cost pet clinic