Rockwall Football Shock: Appeals Court Clears Coaches After 26 Students Claim Life-Threatening ‘Punishment’ Injuries

Forney FFA Students Test Skills at Regional Horse Judging Competitions

Forney Independent School District students recently showcased their agricultural knowledge and dedication at the district and area horse judging competitions. Despite a condensed preparation schedule that allowed for only one live practice session and a single in-person contest, both the Forney Hig...

Police Pursuit Ends in Crash at Gateway Parks South Residence

A routine traffic stop initiated by Forney police escalated into a vehicle pursuit earlier yesterday, ending when the suspect crashed into a residential property in the Gateway Parks South neighborhood. The collision occurred near the intersection of Meridian Drive and Seminole Drive. Emergency serv...

Terrell Teen Arrested on Murder Charge

Lashadion Demar Turner-Allen, 17, was arrested on a charge of murder following an incident that occurred on April 15, 2026. The arrest was made by the Terrell Police Department on the morning of April 16, 2026.According to jail records, Turner-Allen was taken into custody by the Terrell Police Depar...

Kaufman County Authorities Arrest Three for Controlled Substance Delivery and Money Laundering

KAUFMAN — Three individuals were taken into custody early Tuesday morning following an investigation into narcotics distribution and financial crimes. The arrests, involving charges of money laundering and the manufacture or delivery of controlled substances, occurred in the early hours of April 15,...

Individual Arrested on Federal Contract Charge in Kaufman County

Tony Bernard Smith, 41, was arrested by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, according to official law enforcement records. Smith was taken into custody on April 13, 2026, and booked into the local detention facility as authorities processed a charge involving federal oversight.The arrest ...

Forney Fire Department Contains Residential Blaze on Summerhaven

Forney Fire Department crews were dispatched to the 700 block of Summerhaven shortly after 12:30 p.m. today following reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, the first responding units confirmed visible smoke and flames emanating from the residence. Firefighters immediately declared the incident ...

Crandall Woman Arrested on Felony DWI Charge Involving a Child

Erica Washington, 38, of Crandall was arrested on April 11, 2026, on a charge of driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age. The arrest was made by the Crandall Police Department following an incident earlier that morning. According to jail records, Washington was taken into custod...

Terrell Man Faces Felony Evading Arrest Charges Following Traffic Incident

Fernando Hernandez, 23, of Terrell, was arrested on April 11, 2026, on charges of evading arrest in a motor vehicle following a traffic incident. The arrest was made by the Terrell Police Department, with the subject subsequently booked into the Kaufman County jail system at 1:32 p.m. that same day....

Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Arrests 34-Year-Old on Out-of-State Warrant

Nadine Betsy Hernandez, 34, was arrested early Saturday morning by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding charge originating from another jurisdiction. According to jail records, Hernandez was taken into custody on April 11, 2026, and officially booked into the Kaufman County facility...

$13 Million Self-Storage Complex Planned for FM 741 Corridor

Forney, TX - A significant new commercial development is set to reshape the landscape just north of Interstate 20, as plans for a $13 million self-storage facility have been unveiled. The project, branded as Forney Self Storage for Cube Smart, will bring 128,900 square feet of new storage capacity t...

Mabank Police Arrest 36-Year-Old on Credit Card Abuse Charge

Jorge Avila Rios, 36, was arrested on April 10, 2026, on a charge of credit card or debit card abuse following an operation by the Mabank Police Department. According to jail records, the arrest was processed on the afternoon of the offense, leading to his subsequent detention.The arrest involves a ...

Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Local Man on Registration Charge

Andrew Story Weatherly, 50, of Kaufman, was arrested on April 10, 2026, on charges of failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office. According to jail records, Weatherly was taken into custody at approximately 8:01 a.m. The ...

Kaufman County Woman Arrested on Aggravated Assault Charge

Kristina Kaye Smith, 35, was arrested by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office on April 10, 2026, on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to arrest records, the incident leading to the charge occurred on April 9, 2026. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Offic...

Fiber Expansion Project to Impact Redbud Road Area

Residents living in the Redbud Road area should expect to see crews from Ritter Communications in their neighborhoods in the coming weeks. The company is beginning the initial phases of a fiber installation project designed to expand high-speed internet infrastructure throughout Forney. Before any p...

Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center to Host Spring Community Bash

Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center hosted this month for a community event aimed at bridging the gap between local families and senior support services. The facility, located at 561 Ridgecrest Road, will host a Spring Community Bash on Saturday, April 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.The...

How we got here, the journey from fighting Mesquite annexation to Section 8

Sharia City In Kaufman County? Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigation into Kaufman County Development and Islamic Tribunal

KAUFMAN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a formal investigation into a massive land acquisition in Kaufman County, citing concerns over a potential development that has sparked controversy across the state. The investigation targets Kaufman Solar LLC and its relationship with the Dub...

Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Arrests 17-Year-Old on Capital Murder Charge

Felizardo Torres Mascareno, 17, was arrested late Wednesday evening by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office on charges of capital murder by terror threat or other felony, according to official jail records.The arrest occurred on April 8, 2026, and the suspect was booked into the Kaufman County jail a...

Do you have outstanding warrants? Kaufman County Sheriff steps up out-of-area warrant enforcement

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office has launched a robust enforcement initiative over the past 48 hours, resulting in the apprehension of 11 individuals wanted on federal arrest warrants. This surge in activity serves as a stark reminder to residents and visitors alike that local law enforcement is ...

Safety on the Road: TxDOT Urges Forney Drivers to Slow Down in Work Zones

As Forney continues to grow, so does the presence of orange cones and construction crews along our local highways. With more than 1,800 active work zones currently operating across Texas, the Texas Department of Transportation is calling on drivers to prioritize safety as part of National Work Zone ...

Dallas/Fort Worth Foreign-Trade Zone 39 Eyes Major Service Expansion

FORNEY, TX – April 9, 2026The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board, acting as the grantee for Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 39, has officially submitted an application to the federal government to reorganize and expand its service area. The move, documented in the Federal Register on April 9, 20...

Forney Police Department Named Guardians of the Flame After Raising $10,000 for Special Olympics

During Tuesday night’s City of Forney Council meeting, the Forney Police Department received a formal honor from Special Olympics Texas. The department was presented with a ceremonial torch, officially designating the agency as Guardians of the Flame. This recognition follows the department’s succes...

Safety on the Road: TxDOT Urges Forney Drivers to Slow Down in Work Zones

As Forney continues to grow, so does the presence of orange cones and construction crews along our local highways. With more than 1,800 active work zones currently operating across Texas, the Texas Department of Transportation is calling on drivers to prioritize safety as part of National Work Zone ...

The Invisible Lifeline: Forney Honors Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

When an emergency strikes in Forney, the first point of contact is rarely a police officer or a firefighter on the scene. Instead, it is a calm, steady voice on the other end of a phone line. This week, as the community observes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 12 through Apr...

Wingstop Set for Modern Refresh at Shoppes at Mustang Crossing

Forney, TX - Residents looking to get their fix of lemon pepper wings will soon see a fresh look at a local favorite. A $150,000 renovation project is officially on the books for the Wingstop located at 1012 US-80, Suite 100, within the bustling Shoppes at Mustang Crossing development.While Forney c...

Fragrance and Fresh Retail: Bath & Body Works Coming to Forney’s Villages at Gateway

Forney, TX - The retail landscape in Forney is set to get a fragrant upgrade as Villages at Gateway prepares to welcome a popular national tenant. A new Bath & Body Works store has been confirmed for the growing shopping center, marking another milestone in the city’s ongoing commercial expansion.Th...