The closure is expected to last one year, and is necessary to avoid an additional $1.2 million in construction costs. Allowing the closure is expected to reduce construction time from 19 months to 13 months.

The $2.85 million project, already underway, is needed to replace aging pavement and bridges at Buffalo creek. The project will add new shoulders to the pavement and bridges and will accommodate future plans to widen FM 740 at this location.

TxDOT and Doughtie Construction would like to apologize in advance for any inconvenience, and thank area drivers, local businesses, the City of Forney and Kaufman County for their continued patience and cooperation as crews work diligently to complete this vital project as soon and as safely as possible.

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You can read more about the Texas-wide event, which last year collected more than 158 tons of waste, via their website by clicking here.

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The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the following information regarding a possible reward for information on abducted 7-year-old Aja Johnson and her kidnapper, Lester William Hobbs. Mr. Hobbs is also suspected of murdering Aja’s mother, according to the press release. An Amber Alert was originally released for the girl, however it was discontinued because no additional leads were being received.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/public_information/pr012910.pdf

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FORNEY – The Forney Independent School District (FISD), in association with The American Heart Association, will host a three mile Heart Walk on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Forney Community Park located at 241 S. FM 548. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. and the walk starts at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $13 per person and includes a t-shirt or $5 to walk and a “Go Red” pin. Proceeds from the Heart Walk go to benefit the American Heart Association.

February is Heart Disease Awareness Month and Forney ISD, with the support of the American Heart Association, has implemented a number of programs and events to help raise awareness to the number one killer of both men and women. Throughout the month the American Heart Association will coordinate events at various campuses and district wide to help FISD employees gain knowledge and information about nutrition, physical activity and other heart health related information.

During the first week of the month, district employees focused their attention on nutrition including how to read food labels, find heart healthy recipes and even tips on how to eat healthy when dining out. The second week of the month involved helping employees focus on physical activity which culminates with the Heart Walk on Saturday, Feb. 13. During the week of Feb. 15, employees will learn the risk factors and warnings signs of a heart attack and during the week of Feb. 22, employees will celebrate and share personal stories of heart healthy living.

This is the first year for the Heart Walk and organizers anticipate anywhere from 100-200 people will participate in the event.

For more information about the Forney ISD Heart Walk, contact Peggy Phillips, Forney ISD Health Coordinator at 972-564-4055 or by e-mail at peggy.phillips@forneyisd.net or Brooke Domek, Youth Market Specialist with the American Heart Association at 214-864-7996.

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The TEA Gold Performance Acknowledgements recognize districts and campuses for high academic performance on various indicators, such as commended performance on Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), college admissions tests and Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate (AP/IB) examinations. There are a total of 13 different categories in which a GPA can be earned at the district level and 15 different categories at the campus level.

“The academic success our students and staff experienced during the 2008-2009 school year continues to be recognized by state government education agencies and other notable educational organizations,” said Dr. Darrell Brown, Forney ISD Superintendent of Schools. “For the individual schools and the district as a whole to earn 54 Gold Performance Acknowledgements is an incredible achievement and a testament to the dedication of the Forney ISD staff and the outstanding students in our district.”

As a whole, Forney ISD earned GPAs in Commended Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Commended Writing, Commended Social Studies and in Attendance. Henderson Elementary School earned a Gold Performance Acknowledgement in every category including Commended Reading/LA, Commended Math, Commended Writing, Commended Science, Comparable Improvement in Reading/ELA, Comparable Improvement in Math and in Attendance. Lewis Elementary earned Gold Performance Acknowledgements in every category except Comparable Improvement in Math.

The news of the Gold Performance Acknowledgement recognitions to the district comes on the heels of the TEA upgrading Warren Middle School’s accountability rating from Academically Acceptable to Recognized. The district appealed the TEA’s original rating and after further investigation, the education organization changed the rating of the school.

Forney ISD earned a Recognized District rating from the TEA as a result of the success the district achieved during the 2008-2009 TAKS testing period. All nine elementary schools in the district were rated Exemplary by the TEA.

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Prior to the concert, the choir will host a Dinner/Fundraiser for the Forney High School Choir Booster Club. The dinner/fundraising event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Forney High School Cafeteria. Tickets are $15 per person, and kids under 5 eat free.

Forney High School Choir Annual Christmas Concert
Thursday, Dec. 10
7 p.m.
Performing Arts Center – Forney High School
Free and Open to the Public

Pre Concert Dinner/Fundraiser
Thursday, Dec. 10
5:30 p.m.
Forney High School Cafeteria
Tickets – $15 per person (Children under 5 free)

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The meeting will take place in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,
December 3, 2009.

For further information, please contact Director of Community Development Noah A. Simon, at 972-564-7386 or via email at nsimon@cityofforney.org

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Santa Cop delivered a turkey or ham with a box of additional food, toys and clothing for each child in the home. Ages ranged from infant to 18. All school age children are enrolled in Forney school. Santa Cop delivered to 46 families with 108 children.

Help out the Forney community by participating the following events benefiting Santa Cops:

Double Daves Pizzaworks: Monday Dec. 7th at 5pm – Santa Cop Elves will be working for tips and toys

Brady’s Burgers: Dec. 11th – Mention Santa Cop at the register

Walmart: Dec. 6th from 9am to 4pm – Fill the car with toys! Donate toys, clothing and food for local families

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Forney Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of two new Sergeants. Friday October 30, 2009 Chief Barnes announced the promotion of Patrol Officer M. Hopkins and Patrol Officer T. Eudy to be Forney Police Department s newest patrol sergeants. The officers have studied, tested and were a part of an oral review board prior to the promotion.

Sgt. M. Hopkins joined Forney Police Department in 1999 as a reserve for the department and later in 2001 became a full time officer for the agency. During his tenure with the department he has been a member of the Forney SWAT team and in 2004 became a Field Training Officer for patrol new hires.
Sgt. T. Eudy was appointed as a patrol officer to the Forney Police Department October 2004. In the past 5 years Sgt. Eudy has become and involved member of the Forney SWAT team and is also a Field Training Officer for patrol new hires.

The Forney Police Department would like to commend them on their achievements, and look forward to their continued leadership for the citizens of Forney.

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