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Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Feds Launch 'Project Safe Schools' Initiative in North Texas (texasscorecard.com) — Federal authorities have launched a new Project Safe Schools crackdown that already includes a civil settlement with Forney ISD over federal special education funding and criminal charges against two former district employees. The initiative targets "passing the trash" and underreported educator misconduct across North Texas, with officials warning that districts, including Forney, could lose federal funding if they conceal abuse or falsify compliance.
2. Former Forney educators federally charged after child sex abuse arrests (fox4news.com) — Forney ISD has settled with federal authorities and adopted new compliance measures while two former Crosby Elementary educators face federal wire fraud charges tied to earlier child abuse-related arrests. Prosecutors say the case highlights broader school accountability issues, while the district stresses cooperation and that the agreement is not an admission of liability.
3. Forney Proposes No-New-Revenue Tax Rate for FY 2027, Adds Public Safety Staffing Amid Rising Utility Costs (inforney.com) — Forney officials are proposing a no-new-revenue property tax rate that slightly lowers the average city tax bill while raising typical monthly utility costs by about $24 starting in October. The draft FY 2027 budget also adds key police, fire, and development staff and sets aside funds for future equipment, with a public hearing scheduled September 1 at City Hall Annex.
4. Kaufman County Approves Housing Authority to Manage Section 8 Vouchers (inforney.com) — Kaufman County has created a new housing authority to oversee Section 8 vouchers, with Forney helping fund startup costs and securing a seat on an advisory board. Commissioners also enacted a 90-day burn ban and set civil process fees at $275, decisions that will affect residents countywide, including those in Forney.
5. Dallas-area megachurch pastor inks conservative podcast deal (dallasnews.com) — A Rockwall-based megachurch pastor whose Lakepointe Church includes a Forney campus has signed a deal to bring his conservative "Live Free" podcast to Glenn Beck's Blaze Media. The move will likely boost his already large audience while his outspoken views on politics, gender roles, and marriage continue to draw both strong support and sharp criticism across North Texas.
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