Kaufman County's first public hearing for proposed 2014-15 tax rate and...
KAUFMAN, Texas – The Kaufman County Commissioners' Court will hold the first of two public hearings for the 2014-15 proposed tax on Friday, September 5, 2014. The commissioners will also hold a budget...
View ArticleForney Police, Texas Rangers investigating death
FORNEY, Texas – The Forney Police Department, along with the Texas Rangers, are investigating a death in the 100 block of Villanova Circle in Forney, Texas.
View ArticleBenefit pancake breakfast for Forney father fighting melanoma
FORNEY, Texas – A fundraiser will be held for the father of a North Forney High School senior who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of melanoma.
View ArticleTough home-game loss for the Falcons against Frisco Lone Star
FORNEY, Texas – It was a tough home-game loss for the North Forney High School Falcons (0-2) on Friday night, September 5, 2014, against the Frisco High School Lone Star Rangers (2-0).
View Article18-wheeler rollover accident on U.S. Highway 80
FORNEY, Texas – An 18-wheeler overturned on eastbound U.S. Highway 80 just east of Farm-to-Market (FM) 460 on Saturday afternoon, September 6, 2014 – resulting in the highway being closed for more than...
View ArticleJackrabbits continue offensive outburst for shutout win over Dallas Samuell
FORNEY, Texas – Last week, it was a game of ups and downs. This week, it was about consistency. The Jackrabbits scored at least one touchdown in every quarter, and the defense got the shutout that...
View ArticleVolleyball: Forney High School sweeps Irving Nimitz in three sets
FORNEY, Texas – The Forney High School Jackrabbits (10-7) volleyball swept Irving Nimitz High School Vikings (10-10) in three sets at their Friday night non-district matchup, September 5, 2014.
View ArticleSumlin: Armani Watts “shows up” in Texas A&M Aggies 73-3 rout over Lamar
FORNEY, Texas – North Forney High School's Armani Watts continues to impress in his second appearance as a Texas A&M Aggie. The 9th-ranked Aggies (2-0), up from 21 last week, defeated Lamar at Kyle...
View ArticleHuddle House nearing completion, other business announcements
FORNEY, Texas – The 24-hour diner, Huddle House, is nearing completion at their Forney location in Mustang Crossing where former burger joint Half Time Burgers was located. Huddle House announced their...
View ArticleBrookshires to donate $170,000 to local schools including Forney and North...
FORNEY, Texas – Brookshire's will donate more than $170,000 to local high schools during the upcoming football season, including Forney and North Forney High Schools, as part of its ExtraPoint Program.
View ArticleScurry-Rosser ISD to release students early Sept. 9 due to water line...
SCURRY, Texas – The Scurry-Rosser ISD will release students early on September 9, 2014, due to scheduled water line maintenance. The district also announced a new notification system.
View ArticleTerrell Police Department investigating Monday afternoon stabbing
TERRELL, Texas – The Terrell Police Department is investigating a stabbing which occurred just after noon on Monday, September 8, 2014.
View ArticleArson and graffiti reported at two Forney parks, one closed for repairs
FORNEY, Texas – One playground is closed and another park awaits repairs after reports of arson and graffiti this past weekend and on August, 29, 2014, respectively.
View ArticleKaufman County Commissioners unanimously adopt budget
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – The Kaufman County Commissioners' Court adopted the proposed Fiscal Year 2014-15 budget after a public hearing on Monday morning, September 8, 2014.
View ArticleHomes for Heroes program comes home for sister of fallen soldier
FORNEY, Texas – Homes for Heroes, a national program that offers discounts to military, first responders, and other local heroes during the home buying and selling process, will come home to the Forney...
View ArticleBrookshire's and customers donate over 700 cases of Gatorade to Forney Fire...
FORNEY, Texas – Brookshire's delivered over 700 cases of Gatorade to the Forney Fire Department on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.
View ArticleKemp ISD to release students early today due to power outage
KEMP, Texas – The Kemp Independent School District announced they would begin releasing students just after 2 p.m. today, September 9, 2014, due to power outages.
View ArticleForney ISD earns ‘superior achievement’ rating in state financial accountability
FORNEY, Texas (Forney Independent School District) – The Forney Independent School District Board of Trustees and District administrators recently received a rating of ‘Superior Achievement’ for...
View ArticleTerrell man indicted for injury to a child for injuring six-week-old infant
TERRELL, Texas – A Kaufman County grand jury indicted a Terrell man today for injuring a six-week-old infant in July.
View ArticleBalch Springs man indicted for July assault of woman and three Forney police...
FORNEY, Texas – A Balch Springs man was indicted today by a Kaufman County grand jury for assaulting a Mesquite woman and three Forney Police Department officers.
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