Tax allocations continue to increase for Forney, new record allocation
FORNEY, Texas — The City of Forney continues to see a growing trend when it comes to local sales tax allocations, according to data collected by the Texas Comptroller's Office.
View ArticleFM 3039 to be reduced to one lane beginning Wednesday
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Weather permitting, Farm-to-Market (FM) 3039, between Crandall, Texas, and Combine, Texas, will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, to begin roadway...
View ArticleForney police reports, week of February 9-15, 2015
FORNEY, Texas — Forney Police Department call and activity log for February 9, 2015, until February 15, 2015. The incidents reported are only those in which a police report was filed and do not reflect...
View ArticleMarijuana grow operation discovered after structure fire, explosions
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A small marijuana grow operation was discovered in southern Kaufman County following a structure fire where explosions were reported last week.
View ArticleTerrell man arrested at gunpoint at Griffith Street disturbance
TERRELL, Texas — A Terrell, Texas, man was arrested at gunpoint following a disturbance in the 1100 block of Griffith Avenue on Monday afternoon, February 16, 2015.
View ArticleTVEC customers petition after recent high bills
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Several Trinity Valley Electric Co-op customers are demanding a special meeting with the TVEC Board of Directors after some members are reporting electric bills double, triple,...
View ArticleTerrell PD searching for suspected runaway and missing person
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Police Department is searching for a suspected 15-year-old runaway and a 17-year-old missing person who were last seen in Terrell on Tuesday night, February 17, 2015.
View ArticleNationally renowned curriculum specialist consults with Forney ISD teachers...
FORNEY, Texas – (Forney Independent School District)Teachers and administrators in the Forney Independent School District recently had a special opportunity to complete a foundational scope and...
View ArticleCommissioners to discuss tabled funding for already approved equipment contract
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court is set to discuss financing options for an already approved and working equipment contract to outfit the county’s new 911 center and...
View ArticleLone Star CASA joined hundreds at CASA Day at the Capitol urging legislators...
AUSTIN, Texas (Lone Star CASA) — Lone Star CASA joined more than 300 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers, board members and staff from across the state at the Capitol to speak up for...
View ArticleKaufman County home destroyed in fire
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — An eastern Kaufman County home was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday night, February 18, 2015.
View ArticleStolen 18-wheeler recovered, Terrell PD searching for three possible suspects
TERRELL, Texas — A stolen 18-wheeler was recovered Wednesday afternoon after being reported stolen from the TravelCenters of America gas station on Interstate-20 in Terrell, Texas.
View ArticleNew Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location announced for Mustang Crossing
FORNEY, Texas — A new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location will be coming soon to Mustang Crossing, Plaza Owner Tim Ouellette announced earlier today.
View ArticleWanted Terrell theft suspect arrested, facing additional charges
TERRELL, Texas — A wanted Terrell theft suspect accused of using a stolen credit card at area businesses was arrested earlier this month.
View ArticleThree-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 80 caused delays
FORNEY, Texas — A three-vehicle accident on westbound U.S. Highway 80 caused delays through Forney mid-day Thursday.
View ArticleForney city, school elections taking shape, filing deadline approaching
FORNEY, Texas — With the filing deadline for the May 9, 2015, election nearing, several candidates have thrown in their hat for re-election and some have withdrawn before the filing deadline.
View ArticleFuneral services planned for retired Forney Police Department officer
FORNEY, Texas — Funeral services are planned for a retired Forney Police Department officer who served the department for over 30 years, the department announced Friday night.
View ArticleWinter Storm Watch Sunday, Monday in Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — In anticipation of a significant winter storm which will strike north Texas late Sunday and Monday, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Winter Storm...
View ArticleKaufman County Commissioners' Court holds funding workshop for 911 dispatch,...
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court held a workshop Friday, February 20, 2015, to discuss the financing of an already approved equipment contract to outfit the new county...
View ArticleKaufman County school, government closures and delays for anticipated winter...
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — School districts and governmental offices in Kaufman County have begun announcing delays and closures due to an anticipated winter storm which could leave roads in icy...
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