November 2025

North Forney band makes program history

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The North Forney High School Pride of Falcon Nation Band made history two weeks ago by advancing to the UIL Area C 6A Finals for the first time in program history. In their landmark finals’ performance, the Pride of Falcon Nation placed sixth overall—just two spots away from qualifying for the UIL State Marching Contest.
Photo courtesy of Reese Blackard

Kemp ISD approves buying bus, tractor from fund balance

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Kemp ISD trustees voted Oct. 20 to take the $200,000 out of the school district’s fund balance, which will then be used to shop for a new bus to make student transportation more efficient and to look for a tractor to replace the one for the school district’s maintenance department, according to Kemp ISD Superintendent Dr. James Young.

Around Town

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November 11: A Veterans Day celebration will be held at the Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.