Articles by Bobby Evans
Kaufman Judge Sentences "King of Percs" Fentanyl Dealer to 40 Years Imprisonment
KAUFMAN, TX — District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today that Arnie Zandate, Jr., 22 years old, pled guilty to Manufacture / Delivery of a Controlled Substance between 4 and 200 grams, a first-degree felony and Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, a third-degree felony. At sentencing, the Honorable Tracy Gray, presiding judge of the 489th District Court, sentenced Zandate to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for 40 years and 10 years, respectively, for his crimes.
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Scam Alert: Fraud Callers Claiming to be Kaufman County Sheriff
Kaufman County, TX - The Kaufman County Sheriff has reported an fraudulent phone calls from individuals impersonating law enforcement officials. One local resident recently received a call from someone claiming to be from the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, stating that a warrant had been issued for their arrest due to a missed court date or jury duty. The caller then demanded money to resolve the issue.
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Shots fired call in the area of Bowie Street and Meadow Lane
Update: 9:05 AM - A local resident reports that she called 911 because they kicked down the gate to her backyard. She was quick to give a "HUGE SHOUTOUT" to the Forney Police Department for a "quick response and thorough investigation"
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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
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