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Forney's Z-Bra Girls raise breast cancer awareness and funds

Many people in the Forney area have heard of a group called the Z-Bra Girls, but most do not know the story behind how the Z-Bra Girls came to be. They have become a staple in Forney over the past seven years and they are a prime example of what our community is capable of when we really want to do something to make a difference in the lives of others.

The future is here, Gateway Bridge breaks ground

The future is here, Gateway Bridge breaks ground

On Thursday May 10, 2012, the much-anticipated Gateway Bridge will break ground in Forney. The $20 Million bridge which spans US Highway 80 and the UP Railroad will connect over 2,000 acres that will develop as prime retail, commercial and residential real estate.

Forney's long road to recovery

Although the excitement and chaos surrounding the April 3rd Tornado that hit Forney has calmed for most, there are still months of recovery ahead. The families affected are still dealing with the day-to-day inconveniences of being without a home, loss of possessions, and the emotional toll inflicted on their families. These hardships are something the victims will not soon forget.

Forney's long road to recovery

Meet The Candidate Night brings insight into Forney ISD politics

On Thursday, April 26, 2012, the North Forney High School Theater was host to the candidates running for the FISD Schol Board, as well as three of the candidates running for a spot on the Forney City Council. A crowd of over 100 people showed up to hear the thoughts and opinions of each person running for office.

Three Forney City Council candidates show up for Meet the Candidate Night

Three candidates running for Forney City Council showed up on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at the Meet the Candidate Night forum at North Forney High School. After a lengthy session of questions and answers with the candidates running for school board, it was time for those vying for a council spot to take the stage.

Three Forney City Council candidates show up for Meet the Candidate Night

Meet The Candidate Night brings insight into Forney ISD politics

Forney Candidates Night 2012

The much anticipated Forney Candidates Night will be this Thursday, April 26th, at 6:30 p.m. This special event will be located in the Performing Arts Theater of North Forney High School located at 6170 North Mason Blvd.

The Forney Tornado Relief Benefit Concert was a community wide effort

The Forney Tornado Relief Benefit Concert was a community wide effort

The afternoon of Saturday, April 21, 2012, brought the Forney Tornado Relief Benefit Concert to the Forney Sports Center. The event was the result of two weeks of effort brought to fruition by a host of volunteers throughout the community, and a team of organizers from inForney.com. Every penny raised is going to the Forney Disaster Relief Fund, which the City of Forney recognizes as the official fund to help Forney tornado victims. It was a chance to help overcome the devastating day of April 3, 2012, when a tornado hit downtown Forney, businesses along Highway 80, and then grew to EF-3 in size before hitting the Diamond Creek neighborhood.