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🌱 How Forney ISD says it’s strengthening student safety after DOJ settlement
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- How Forney ISD says it's strengthening student safety after DOJ settlement
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📰 News we're reading
• Forney ISD Addresses DOJ Settlement, Emphasizes Commitment to Student Safety (inforney.com) — Forney ISD is responding to a U.S. Department of Justice settlement by stressing that it has tightened safety protocols and fully cooperated with state and federal investigators after alleged misconduct by two former employees. District leaders say they quickly involved the Texas Rangers, reported to state education authorities, and fired the staff members, while urging Forney families to stay vigilant and use the iWatchTexas tool to report concerns. 
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- Community Listing: Terrell Ghosts Paranormal Investigation Tour
Forney Chamber of Commerce 102 E Moore Avenue Suite 218, Terrell TX 75160
8:00 pm - Blackburn Celebrate Mondays
Blackburn El Forney, TX 75126 - Ribbon Cutting ATI Physical Therapy
Forney Chamber of Commerce 2055 N Gateway Blvd Suite 180 Forney, TX 75126
12:00 pm - WMS Backyard Bash
Warren Middle Forney, TX 75126
5:30 pm - Chamber Connect & Learn August 2026: Taking Professional Headshots Using Your Cellphone
Forney Chamber of Commerce M&D Real Estate 105 E. Main St. Forney, TX 75126
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Community Listing: Terrell Ghosts Paranormal Investigation Tour
Forney Chamber of Commerce 102 E Moore Avenue Suite 218, Terrell TX 75160
8:00 pm - Blackburn Celebrate Mondays
Blackburn El Forney, TX 75126 - Ribbon Cutting ATI Physical Therapy
Forney Chamber of Commerce 2055 N Gateway Blvd Suite 180 Forney, TX 75126
12:00 pm - WMS Backyard Bash
Warren Middle Forney, TX 75126
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He is neutered and has a chip. Well educated, no problems at all. (Nextdoor Golden Meadow Estates) - Someone can make a million dollars and still watch their financial position unravel because the books were wrong, the warning signs were missed and the tax exposure was never addressed.
For high income earners and business owners, the danger is not always the amount of money coming in it is what your records, reporting and compliance… (Nextdoor Forney)
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