Forney Messenger

Smurfit Kappa is largest donor to United Way—again

During the annual United Way campaign held in November 2016, Smurfit Kwppa employees contributed a total of $20,660.92 to the Forney Area United Way. Another $1.000.00 was contributed to other United Way agencies in the area. All contributions were matched $1 for $1 by Smurfit Kappa.

Four Lady Rabbits represent Forney High School well at state powerlifting meet

By MICHAEL L. MORRILL

WACO—On Friday, March 17, junior Katy Williams, senior Morgan Lowry, senior Bailey Crocker, and senior Cassidy Schubert represented Forney High School well at the Girls State Power Lifting Meet.

Here is a recap of how these ladies did at the state meet.

Dallas Christian girls’ basketball team are back-to-back TAPPS state champs

By WARREN SOUTHERS

HOPPIN’ AROUND

Wed, 03/23/2016 - 14:32 Edgar

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County to apply for lake conservation structure repair grant

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 19:04 Edgar

On Monday, the Commissioner’s Court approved applying for a grant of $500,000 to repair a lake structure formerly named Upper East Fork Lateral site #11.

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Forney Lady Rabbits qualify for 2016 state powerlifting championships

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 19:03 Edgar

Front row, left to right: Annette Roberts (1st at Regionals in the 97-pound weight class; Cassidy Schubert (2nd at Regionals in the 148-pound weight class); Morgan Lowry (1st at Regionals in the

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Falcon baseball team wins district opener, 5-4 over Terrell

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 19:01 Edgar

by MICHAEL L. MORRILL

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Dallas Christian girls’ basketball wins TAPPS 4A state championship

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 19:00 Edgar

by WARREN SOUTHERS

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FAC presents member art show this month

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 18:57 Edgar

The Forney Art Council presents its members’ show: now showing March 15 through April 15, 2016. Reception March 18, 6:30-8:00 p. m., Crumbzz, 212 S Bois d’Arc St, Forney, TX 75218.

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Vietnam commemoration event set for March 18

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 18:54 Edgar

DALLAS – To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, VA North Texas Health Care System will join VA Medical Centers across the country by hosting a commemoration event on Friday, Marc