TxDOT to upgrade bridge rails and install cable median on I-20 in Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas (Texas Department of Transportation) – In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and improve safety, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) approved a contract to...
View ArticleCity of Forney to begin negotiations with Markout WSC and possible...
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney City Council approved two items on Tuesday night which would allow negotiations with Markout Water Supply Corporation and to determine the feasibility of a cooperative...
View ArticleMultiple fire departments fighting large fire behind Forney Fence Supply
FORNEY, Texas — Several area fire departments are fighting a large fire behind the Forney Fence Supply on U.S. Highway 80.
View ArticleEastbound Interstate 20 reopened following multi-vehicle crash, one airlifted
TERRELL, Texas — Eastbound Interstate 20 at Wilson Road has reopened following a multi-vehicle crash which resulted in one person being airlifted to a Dallas-area hospital.
View ArticleThieves steal approximately $14,000 in diesel fuel in Terrell
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying several suspects responsible for stealing approximately $14,000 in diesel fuel from a Terrell gas station.
View Article30th birthday cake-smash photoshoot goes viral
FORNEY, Texas — A photoshoot of a 30-year-old Forney mother has gone viral — reaching over two million people and featured on, among other things, ABC News and Good Morning America.
View ArticleOne ejected in head-on collision on FM 1641, one airlifted
FORNEY, Texas —One person was ejected in a head-on collision on Farm-to-Market (FM) 1641 on Saturday afternoon.
View ArticleEastbound U.S. Highway 80 reopened following rollover crash
FORNEY, Texas — Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 has reopened following a rollover crash on Saturday which also caused delays westbound.
View ArticleForney begins annexation process of Luminant power plant, formerly NextEra
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney City Council took action on Tuesday night, April 5, 2016, which set in motion the process to annex Kaufman County’s largest tax payer — the Luminant power plant, formerly...
View ArticleSevere Thunderstorm Watch for Kaufman County until 9 p.m.
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Kaufman County and much of North Texas until 9 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016.
View ArticleVolunteer firefighter retires after 27 years, another given Lifesaving Award
FORNEY, Texas — Two longstanding volunteer firefighters were recognized on Monday night for their efforts with the Forney Fire Department.
View ArticleForney ISD Board of Trustees approve new principals for North Forney High...
FORNEY, Texas (Forney Independent School District) – The Forney Independent School District Board of Trustees approved two new principals during the board’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 11,...
View ArticleRailroad arm malfunctions causing delays Wednesday morning in Forney
FORNEY, Texas — Railroad crossing arm malfunctions are causing delays Wednesday morning in Forney.
View Article2016 Meet the Candidates’ Night: Forney City Council
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2016 Meet the Candidates’ Night at Forney High School on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
View ArticleForney Police Department warns of door-to-door utilities scam
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Police Department is warning of a possible door-to-door utilities scam in the area.
View ArticleForney High School Student Council participates in 2016 Don’t Mess with Texas...
FORNEY, Texas (Forney Independent School District, Phillip Jenkins) – The Forney High School Student Council held a cleanup on April, 9, 2016, from 10 a.m. until noon for the 2016 Don’t Mess with Texas...
View ArticleDriver convicted, sentenced to prison for intoxication manslaughter in death...
FORNEY, Texas — A Grand Prairie, Texas, man was sentenced on Wednesday to 13 years in prison for a 2015 fatal wrong-way crash which claimed the life of a Forney, Texas, mother and severely injured her...
View ArticleNo injuries in U.S. Highway 80 rollover crash
TERRELL, Texas — No injuries were reported following a one-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 80 on Thursday.
View ArticleHeath home burglarized in utilities door-to-door scam
HEATH, Texas — A Heath home was burglarized by two individuals posing as Oncor employees, according to the Heath Department of Public Safety.
View ArticleCity of Forney to begin spraying for mosquitoes on April 17
FORNEY, Texas (City of Forney) — The Forney Public Works Department will proactively begin spraying for mosquitoes on April 17. The City will spray between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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