inForney News Desk

Council races hang in balance as ballots are still being counted

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — At least one city council race in Kaufman County still hangs in the balance, according to election officials who are still counting mail-in and provisional ballots, while others could still change.

Hulsey elected to Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas board of directors

Kaufman County receives over $1 million COVID-19 hazard-pay grant

KAUFMAN, Texas — Some Kaufman County first responders will be among those receiving a portion of over $1 million in hazard pay thanks to a federal COVID-19 grant being administered by the Governor's Office, county officials announced today.

More than 20,000 Kaufman County voters cast ballots in first week of early voting

KAUFMAN, Texas — Early voting numbers in Kaufman County are up 33% in the first week of early voting compared to four years ago according to election officials.

Police investigating death of Talty mother

TALTY, Texas — Talty Police Department and Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a Talty mother who was discovered in her home Friday afternoon.

City to purchase trams for special events and Festival of Lights

FORNEY, TEXAS — The Forney City council approved the purchase of two electric trams and related equipment to be used at various special events including a new “Festival of Lights” originally planned for the 2020 holiday season at last night’s meeting.

City council approves management company for Spellman Amphitheater

FORNEY, Texas – The Forney City council has unanimously approved an agreement to partner with Ohio based JAC Management, LLC to provide management and booking services for the Spellman Amphitheatre to bring bigger name acts to the city.

Terrell ISD rings in new year with new leader

TERRELL, Texas — When Dr. Georgeanne Warnock gets ready for work on Monday morning, she’s not just starting a new year with a new job. She is also making history.

Forney student charged in Plano murder faces aggravated robbery charge in Kaufman County

FORNEY, Texas — A Forney ISD student arrested and charged with the murder of Allen High School student Marquel Ellis, Jr. on Saturday night in Plano is also a suspect in an aggravated robbery that took place in Windmill Farms just four days before, according to authorities.

County clerk’s mistake spurs legal battle over liquor sales in Forney

FORNEY, Texas — A mistake by the Kaufman County clerk’s office to award a liquor license has spurred a legal battle that will determine the imminent fate of liquor sales in Forney.

Judge orders City of Terrell to halt annexation proceedings

TERRELL, Texas — A Kaufman county judge has ordered the City of Terrell to halt all proposed annexation proceedings after a temporary restraining order was granted to land and business owners who are opposed to the plans.

State officials investigating suspected case of E. coli in infant

CRANDALL, Texas — The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS) is currently investigating a suspected case of E. coli in a six-month old infant from Crandall who is being treated in a Dallas area hospital.