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Forney City Council race: Candidates vie for votes at Meet the Candidate Night
Meet the Candidate Night, sponsored by the Forney Chamber of Commerce, was held on Thursday, April 25 in the Forney High School cafeteria. City Council candidates had the opportunity to introduce...
View ArticleGunman killed in shootout with police in Kaufman County, another arrested
A gunman was killed after being involved in a shootout with Kaufman County Sheriff's Office deputies and DPS state troopers. According to the Sheriff's Office, they received a call around 10:30 a.m....
View ArticleFemale teacher at Terrell High School remains under investigation
On April 19, a female teacher at Terrell High School was placed on administrative leave for inappropriate communication with students. On Friday, April 26, a district spokeswoman said that teacher is...
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Forney ISD Board of Trustees' candidates look for election votes
On Thursday, April 25, those living within the boundaries of the Forney Independent School District had the opportunity to meet the FISD Board of Trustees' candidates at Forney High School. The Meet...
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Air medical helicopter lands for Forney's Lake Pointe Emergency Department...
A PHI Air Medical helicopter landed at the Forney Medical Plaza for the Lake Pointe Emergency Department's (ED) ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 30, 2013. The ceremony was presented by the Forney...
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Forney Youth Baseball Association's Battle at the Park USSSA Tournament a big...
On April 28 and 29, an impressive 33 teams converged on Mulberry Park in Forney, Texas, for the Battle at the Park USSSA Tournament hosted by the Forney Youth Baseball Association (FYBA). Because of...
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Kaufman County: Prosecutor, former interim DA resigns and new judge sworn in
Kaufman County prosecutor Brandi Fernandez resigned from her post at the District Attorney's office on Monday, April 29. Fernandez served as the interim District Attorney after the murder of DA Mike...
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“Greet and Treat” at Animal Medical Center of Forney honoring National Pet Week
Animal Medical Center (AMC) of Forney will be hosting a Greet and Treat event in honor of National Pet Week. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. through 8:00p.m. and leashed...
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Forney woman arrested on outstanding warrant after political confrontation
Updated May 6, 5:00 p.m. Ramona “Denise” Bell, 52, of Forney was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Kaufman County for theft of property by check valued between $20 and $500. Bell is the owner and...
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State Representative calls the arrest of Forney woman into question
In an e-mail to the media on May 5, 2013, State Representative Lance Gooden called the arrest of Denise Bell by the Forney Police Department a political move “to silence the media.” Bell is the owner...
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Forney Fire Department stands guard for fallen brothers in West, Texas
A solemn tradition, a calling, and an honor. Members of the Forney Fire Department participated in the honor guard duties to stand vigil alongside their fallen brothers who lost their lives in the...
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2nd Annual Forney's Boutique Bridal Show on June 2
Renee's Eventi will be hosting the 2nd Annual Forney's Boutique Bridal Show on Sunday, June 2, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Because of the success of last year's event, it will once again be...
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Kemp Police Chief rescued from abandoned water well
On May 7, at approximately 8:56 a.m., the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office received a call of loose livestock on FM 2860. A Kaufman County Deputy responded to that call and was assisted by Kemp Police...
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Forney's 5th Annual Main Street Liberty 5K had record number of runners
Forney's 5th Annual Main Street Liberty 5K Race took place on Saturday, May 4. A record number of runners, 210, participated in the event. According to Forney EDC Director Kim Buttram, it was 20...
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Forney burger rivals close businesses within days of each other
Two staples in Forney's restaurant scene have closed their doors in the past two weeks. Brady's Family Grill, formerly Brady's Burgers, and Half Time Pizza, Burgers, and Salads. Although Half Time...
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Terrell police chase suspect through Forney, ends in Mesquite
On May 8, the Dallas County Sheriff's Office arrested 29-year-old Armando Fuentes of Terrell after he allegedly stole a truck in Terrell, Texas, and led authorities on a 50-minute police chase. The...
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Hundreds attend Reebok and CrossFit Forney's Eastbound Throwdown
Several hundred CrossFit enthusiasts converged on the Tanger Outlet parking lot in Terrell, Texas, for the first ever Eastbound Throwdown on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Reebok partnered with CrossFit Forney...
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Forney High School students presented grant from Verizon for winning national...
FORNEY, Texas – The Verizon Foundation recently presented a $10,000 grant to a team of engineering students at Forney High School for winning the Verizon National Innovative Mobile App Competition. The...
View ArticleForney ISD Board of Trustees raise more than $8,000 for scholarships with...
FORNEY, Texas – The Forney Independent School District Board of Trustees raised more than $8,000 for scholarships at the inaugural Forney ISD Board of Trustees Sunset Scramble Scholarship Golf...
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18-wheeler jackknifes and explodes on US Highway 80 in Forney
Forney, Texas – US Highway 80 was closed for several hours after another 18-wheeler accident between FM 460 and the Broad Street exit. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night, May 11,...
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