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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

Settlement announced in suit alleging damage to county roads

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 15:46 Edgar

KAUFMAN, TX— Kaufman County has reached a settlement agreement in a civil case involving OneOK Sterling III Pipeline, L.L.C., Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, & Holloman Holdings Corporatio

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Brookshire’s to offer scholarships in honor of Black History Month

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 15:45 Edgar

TYLER, Texas, Jan.

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HOPPIN’ AROUND

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 15:41 Edgar

By Cary

Americans have every reason to be concerned about President Donald Trump’s ban on individuals seeking to immigrate from some seven predominantly Muslim countries.

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Three Rights Make a Left

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 15:39 Edgar

By KEN LEONARD

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Laymen’s Corner

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 15:29 Edgar

By WILLIE HOLT

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Stranger Than Most

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 15:28 Edgar

By SUSAN LAUTZ

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Doris Ruth Hood

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 15:26 Edgar

On Januar y 26, 2017, Heaven gained another angel, Doris Ruth Hood. Doris was born to Ewell McCloud Smith and Little Nan McKellar Smith on June 22, 1933, in Forney, Texas.

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Investigation continues in burglary at Scotties/Settlers

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 16:16 Edgar

Forney police are continuing their investigation into a burglary that took place in the early morning of Jan. 16 at the Scotties/Settlers convenience store on Pinson Road.