Articles by Bobby Evans
The OC Receives Highest Honor in School Architecture Competition
Forney ISD’s Keith Bell Opportunity Central, designed by Huckabee, was selected as a Caudill Award winner in the 2024-2025 Exhibit of School Architecture competition facilitated by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).
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Walmart in Kaufman Set to Launch Groundbreaking Drone Delivery System
Kaufman, TX - In an exciting development for local shoppers, Walmart Store in Kaufman is set to revolutionize the retail experience with the introduction of a state-of-the-art Drone Delivery System. This ambitious project aims to enhance convenience by enabling drone deliveries straight to customers' doorsteps.
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New McDonald's Coming Near FM 740 & Clements Intersection For New Year 2026
Forney, TX - Exciting developments are underway as a new McDonald's restaurant next the the 7-11 is set to break ground at the intersection of FM 740 and Clements. Construction is scheduled to commence on June 1, 2025, with an expected completion date of December 31, 2025. This new establishment, encompassing a total area of 3,694 square feet, represents a significant investment of approximately $1.5 million.
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City of Forney Appoints John Holcomb as Interim Fire Chief
Forney, TX - Following the resignation of Fire Chief Derek Briggs, the City of Forney is pleased to announce the appointment of John Holcomb as Interim Fire Chief of the Forney Fire Department.
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Forney Mayor Election Application Has Zero Applicants on File as of January 25th, Deadline is Feb 14th
Forney, Texas, is experiencing a remarkable surge in growth, prompting a call for the best and brightest candidates to step forward and lead the city into a promising future. With the upcoming General Election scheduled for May 3, 2025, the city is gearing up for an important election that will include the Mayor's seat and City Council Place 2.
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One of Texas’ Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Mesquite
Mesquite, TX – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured two more fugitives from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Jorge Dionicio Hernandez and Omar David Zavala were arrested earlier today in Houston and Mesquite, respectively. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in Hernandez’s arrest.
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Kaufman Agile Cold Storage Ground Breaking on 122k Sq Ft Cold Storage, Hiring for 70+ Jobs 2nd Half of 2025
Kaufman, TX - A new critical infrastructure facility is coming to Kaufman. Atlanta, GA-based Agile Cold Storage, LLC broke ground on a cold storage warehouse in Kaufman (just east of Dallas, TX for our out of area readers) yesterday, January 23rd. Agile invests in state-of-the-art temperature-controlled warehouses throughout North America. Combining modern buildings, automation, and systems with a family culture, Agile has built a reputation as a superior service provider. The new 122,949 square foot multi-temp facility in Kaufman, TX is targeted to open at the end of this year. Agile plans to invest $61 million and bring over 70 jobs to support the domestic, export, and import markets.
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Register for Youth Baseball/Softball Deadline Sunday Jan 26th
Register for Youth Baseball/Softball!
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Loaded Forney City Council Meeting Agenda on January 21st
The upcoming Forney City Council meeting on January 21st promises to be a significant one, featuring a total of 13 items for vote, including several high-profile developments like Costco, Wayfare, 3 Forney ISD Improvements and the Forney Marketplace Buildings. Here’s a breakdown of each item on the agenda:
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Costco Final Plat Vote Before Forney City Council Jan 21st
FORNEY, Texas – The City Council will convene on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a pivotal agenda item regarding the proposed Costco development at the corner of U.S. Highway 80 and FM 460. The meeting will take place in the City Hall Annex/Council Chambers, located at 101 E. Main Street.
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Village at Gateway Multifamily Plans for 336 Units, 223 Under 800 Sq Ft
FORNEY, TX – The Forney City Council is set to convene on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Annex/Council Chambers, located at 101 E. Main Street. Among the key items on the agenda is a proposal for the Village at Gateway Multifamily project, which aims to bring 336 new residential units to the area.
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DPS Trooper Saves Driver from Burning Vehicle After Collision
PLANO – On January 9, 2025, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper Cody Durham took swift action to rescue a driver trapped in a burning vehicle following a serious accident on the Dallas Tollway near Spring Creek Parkway.
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