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Accident knocks out power in portion of Terrell, hours before restored
TERRELL, Texas — A single-vehicle accident near the intersection of State Highway (SH) 205 and U.S. Highway 80 in Terrell, Texas, caused power outages in the area and could be several hours before it...
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Rockwall County jury finds Eric Williams guilty of capital murder
ROCKWALL, Texas — The 12-member Rockwall County jury tasked with determining the outcome of a former justice of the peace accused in the murders of three has entered into deliberations just before...
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Packed Planning and Zoning Commission meeting rescheduled due to lack of quorum
FORNEY, Texas — The December 4, 2014, Planning and Zoning Commission was forced to reschedule a packed meeting due to a lack of quorum on the 7-member board.
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Planning and Zoning Commission to consider The Cedars at Gateway II apartments
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Planning and Zoning Commission is set to consider the approval of a preliminary plat and site plan for The Cedars at Gateway II apartments on Gateway Boulevard.
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North Forney’s Herndon decommits at Rice, verbally commits to SMU
FORNEY, Texas — North Forney’s Hunter Herndon decommitted from Rice University Thursday morning after receiving an offer from Southern Methodist University (SMU) Wednesday morning.
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Local businesses, students, organizations come together for Toys for Forney...
FORNEY, Texas — Several local business, Forney Independent School District student organizations, local government, and various non-profit organizations have come together to create a toy drive for...
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Vehicle in apparent Hunt County homicide recovered in Terrell
TERRELL, Texas — A Hunt County homicide victim’s vehicle was recovered in an apartment complex parking lot in Terrell, Texas, according to the Herald-Banner.
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Union Pacific train strikes vehicle at Helms Trail crossing
FORNEY, Texas — A Union Pacific train struck a vehicle early Saturday morning at the Helms Trail railroad crossing just south of U.S. Highway 80.
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Man who led Kaufman County on police pursuit struck and killed hours after...
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — An Arkansas man was struck and killed on a North Texas highway hours after being released from the Kaufman County Jail. The man was previously booked into jail for leading...
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Saturday morning fire destroys Terrell home
TERRELL, Texas — A fire on Saturday morning, December 6, 2014, destroyed a home in south Terrell.
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Kaufman County launches multi-agency manhunt following stolen vehicle pursuit
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office launched a manhunt for at least one individual suspected in stealing a truck with a trailer and tractor, leading police on a brief pursuit,...
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Photo gallery: Thousands attend 2014 Christmas on Main
FORNEY, Texas — A massive ice storm canceled last year’s Christmas on Main event but that didn't detract from the more than 8,000 attendees at this year’s event.
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Three arrested following high-speed pursuit and manhunt
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Three people were arrested after leading several police agencies on a high-speed chase and manhunt which began in Kaufman County and ended in Dallas County.
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Forney police reports, week of December 1-7, 2014
FORNEY, Texas — Forney Police Department call and activity log for December 1, 2014, until December 7, 2014. The incidents reported are only those in which a police report was filed and do not reflect...
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TxDOT to hold public meeting for SH 190 extension from I-30 to I-20
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas (Texas Department of Transportation) — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will hold a public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the Sunnyvale...
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Precinct 2 Constable’s Office seeking donations to benefit local families...
FORNEY, Texas — The Precinct 2 Constable’s Office is seeking donations to benefit local families during Christmas
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Forney Extreme Girls team takes 1st place in North Texas Soccer Tournament of...
FORNEY, Texas — The U19 Forney Extreme Girls recreational soccer team competed in a two-day tournament and placed first overall in their division.
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State rests its case in punishment, defense attempts to save Williams from...
ROCKWALL, Texas — The state rested its case mid-day Wednesday in the punishment phase of a former Kaufman County justice of the peace Eric Williams who jurors found was guilty in the capital murder of...
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Family, pets safe after Seagoville house fire
SEAGOVILLE, Texas — A Seagoville family and their five dogs are safe after a fire destroyed their home Wednesday night.
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Area agencies conduct active shooter drill at Lake Pointe Medical Center
ROWLETT, Texas — The Lake Pointe Medical Center conducted training drills for hostage and armed assailant scenarios in conjunction with the Rockwall County EMS, Emergency Management, Rowlett Fire...
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