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Forney Arts Council held second annual two day festival
The Forney Arts Council held its 2nd Annual Forney Arts Festival in downtown Forney, Texas, last weekend. The two day festival was held on Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15, 2013. This year's...
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Kaufman Police officer arrested for family violence
A 5-year veteran of the Kaufman Police Department was arrested for assault family violence last week. Kaufman Police confirm officer Juan Hernandez is currently on “administrative leave pending the...
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City of Forney adopts $22.394 million budget and tax rate
The City of Forney City Council members adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 $22.394 million budget on Tuesday night, September 17, 2013. After holding two public hearings, City of Forney Director of...
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Forney City Council updates and Forney University grads recognized
The Forney City Council started their September 17, 2013, council meeting by presenting graduates of the 2012-13 Forney University Next Generation class with certificates of achievement. Forney...
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Food drive instead of birthday for 10-year-old Forney girl
Forney, Texas – 10-year-old Emma Ambrose of Forney decided for her 10th birthday she wanted to do things different. Instead of your typical birthday party, Emma has put together a food drive that will...
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New member classes for Forney “Citizens on Patrol” program
The Forney Police Department will host free training classes for the “Citizens on Patrol” (COPs) program next week. The classes will be on Monday and Tuesday night, September 23rd and 24th at 7:00 p.m....
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Volleyball: North Forney puts up a fight in 3-0 loss to Carrollton Creekview
The North Forney Lady Falcons narrowly lost to Carrollton Creekview on Friday night, September 20, 2013. Creekview beat the Lady Falcons in 3 games of a 5 game series at home in Carrollton, Texas....
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Volleyball: Forney High School Lady Jackrabbits sweep Carrollton Newman Smith...
On Friday night, September 20, 2013, the Forney High School Lady Jackrabbits swept Newman Smith 3-0 at home. After a disappointing loss earlier this week to Carrollton Creekview, the Lady Jackrabbits...
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Four vehicle accident temporarily closes Pinson Road
Forney, Texas – A four vehicle accident temporarily closed Pinson road on Friday night, September 20, 2013, just before 9:00 p.m. The accident occurred on Pinson Road/FM 740 between the entrance to...
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ALDI grocery store is the proposed anchor to new development at FM 548 and...
The Forney City Council approved a preliminary plat at the intersection of FM 548 and Ridgecrest Road that could pave the way for an ALDI grocery store. The plat is for six lots for the proposed...
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Zanata's future plans in Forney hinge on alcohol variance
Forney, Texas – The future of Zanata in downtown Forney hinges upon the approval of a private club variance by the Forney City Council to sell alcohol. Currently, Zanata would not be able to sell...
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Top finishes for Forney ISD runners at State Cross Country Meet, two make Top 10
Four runners from the Forney Independent School District competed in the UIL District 4A Cross Country State Championships at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas, on November 9, 2013. North Forney...
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First Freeze Warning issued for Kaufman County and North Texas
Forney, Texas – The first Freeze Warning of the winter season has been issued by the National Weather Service for Kaufman County and much of North Texas. The freeze warning will take effect at 9:00...
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Solemn ceremony for area veterans in downtown Forney
Hundreds of people gathered for the 2nd Annual Veterans Day ceremony in downtown Forney, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, November 10, 2013. Many veterans were present wearing reminders of their service to...
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Lance Gooden and Stuart Spitzer Round 2, race for District 4 State...
District 4 State Representative Lance Gooden (R) announced his intentions today, November 12, 2013, to run for his third consecutive term as District 4 State Representative. His announcement follows...
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Christmas on Main announces first-ever “Parade of Lights”
Christmas on Main, formerly known as Forney Home Town Christmas, has announced a first-ever lighted Christmas parade for this year's downtown event on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Christmas on Main will...
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Construction: Concrete being poured on southbound lanes of Pinson Road
Weather permitted the construction crews working on Pinson Road to begin pouring concrete earlier this week. The crews are pouring concrete on the southbound lanes of Pinson Road and began near...
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Historical dedication on Terrell's new SH 34 bridge
Terrell, Texas – In 1966, local officials from Terrell began discussing a new State Highway (SH) 34 bridge which would span the Union Pacific Railroad and US Highway 80 by requesting a feasibility...
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Impact Change service group restores Prairie View Cemetery
More than 300 volunteers helped restore the nearly 4-acre Prairie View Cemetery on Forney's east side as part of an Impact Change service project on Saturday morning, November 16, 2013. Impact Change...
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State jail felony DWI charges against Forney mother dismissed
DWI charges against Forney resident Kristal McKown were dismissed after a motion to dismiss was filed by the Kaufman County District Attorney's office on November 14, 2013. McKown was arrested on...
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