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County Auditor investigation concluded, full appointment made
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – An investigation into Kaufman County Auditor Karen Cooper for alleged criminal wrongdoing in the county's auditor office has been concluded, according to a county official....
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Terrell chemical engineer indicted, surrenders to federal authorities in...
TERRELL, Texas – Dr. Mattias Tezock of Terrell, Texas, surrendered to federal authorities on June 9, 2014, following a federal indictment for four counts of unauthorized possession of stolen trade...
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Kaufman County auditor pledges diligence in moving forward following...
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – Kaufman County Auditor Karen Cooper pledged diligence and cooperation in making county operations the “very best” after a two-month long investigation by the Texas Rangers and...
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Beatles tribute band next to hit stage for free concert series June 12
FORNEY, Texas – Beatles tribute band A Hard Night's Day will be the next band to headline the Simmerin' Summer Sounds free concert series at the Mick Spellman Amphitheater on Thursday night, June 12,...
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Forney ISD graduates more than 500, top grads honored
FORNEY, Texas – The Forney Independent School District graduated more than 500 seniors from Forney High School and North Forney High School with back-to-back graduation ceremonies at the Curtis Culwell...
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Forney ISD Trustees take oath of office, honor departing member
FORNEY, Texas – Two Forney Independent School District (ISD) Board Trustees were sworn in on Monday, June 9, 2014, during a monthly school board meeting. The board also recognized and honored an...
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Starplex theater temporarily closed today due to popcorn machine fire
FORNEY, Texas – The Starplex Cinemas movie theater will be temporarily closed today after being evacuated because of a popcorn machine fire. {loadposition adinsert} According to a theater...
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Forney Police Reports, week of June 2, 2014
FORNEY, Texas – Forney Police Department call and activity log for June 2, 2014, until June 8, 2014. The incidents reported are only those in which a police report was filed and do not reflect the...
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City of Forney Independence Day Celebration – June 28
FORNEY, Texas – The Forney Parks and Recreation Department is promising another massive fireworks display for this year's Independence Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014....
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City of Heath honors outgoing Councilmember Julie Zurek; two others sworn in
HEATH, Texas (City of Heath) — Outgoing Councilmember Julie Zurek was honored for her many years of dedicated service during a Farewell Reception hosted by the City of Heath on June 10. {loadposition...
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Electrical outlet to blame for fire in east Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – An electrical outlet is to blame for a fire which destroyed a mobile home in east Kaufman County earlier this month, according to Kaufman County Fire Marshal Larry Ewing....
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College Mound FD to hold benefit breakfast/open house for board member
COLLEGE MOUND, Texas – The College Mound Fire Department will hold a benefit breakfast and open house on Saturday, June 21, 2014, to benefit one of its board members with terminal cancer. {loadposition...
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Forney Police Reports, week of June 9, 2014
FORNEY, Texas – Forney Police Department call and activity log for June 2, 2014, until June 8, 2014. The incidents reported are only those in which a police report was filed and do not reflect the...
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Man arrested overnight attempting to flee from police on foot
FORNEY, Texas – A north Texas man was arrested Monday night, June 16, 2014, after attempting to flee police on foot in the Deerfield Heights neighborhood. {loadposition adinsert} At approximately 10:30...
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Huddle House receives approval of revised site plan, construction to begin soon
FORNEY, Texas – Huddle House received approval for a revised site plan for their proposed future location in the Mustang Crossing center by the Forney City Council at their June 17, 2014, meeting....
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Brief: Forney City Council meeting June 17, 2014
FORNEY, Texas – The Forney City Council held four public hearings, read two proclamations, and acted upon several consent and action items including the annexation of land on the city's south side at...
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Precinct 2 Constable adds two reserve officers, commissioners to vote soon
FORNEY, Texas – Two non-paid reserve deputy constables have been added to Kaufman County's Precinct 2 Constable's office, according to Pct. 2 Constable Jason Johnson – pending bond approval by the...
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18-wheeler accident on eastbound U.S. Highway 80 past FM 460
FORNEY, Texas – An 18-wheeler veered off eastbound U.S. Highway 80 and into a large ditch on Friday, June 20, 2014, just after the FM 460 on-ramp and bridge. {loadposition adinsert} The accident...
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DEVELOPING: Forney Fire Department fighting a large grass fire off Hwy 80
FORNEY, Texas – The Forney Fire Department fought a large and fast-moving grass fire south of U.S. Highway 80 near the Gateway Bridge development. The fire was reported at approximately 2:50 p.m. on...
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Dust devil briefly forms after pasture fire
The Forney Fire Department along with several other surrounding agencies fought a large and fast-moving pasture fire on Friday afternoon, June 20, 2014. {loadposition adinsert} After a majority of the...
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