Articles by Mandy Travis
Kaufman Police Arrest Local Woman on Felony Charges
Morgan Derae Beatty, 30, was arrested by the Kaufman Police Department on the evening of June 30, 2026. Beatty, who is currently being held at the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from an incident originally recorded on May 4, 2026.Beatty was ta...
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Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Resolves Standoff in Forney Neighborhood
FORNEY, Texas – Residents in a Forney neighborhood were instructed to shelter in place Thursday as the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) conducted a law enforcement operation in the 1400 block of Kirkhill Lane.The situation began approximately 12 hours ago when the Sheriff’s Office issued an em...
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Healthcare Milestone: Texas Health Forney Set to Transform Local Medical Access by 2027
Forney’s rapid expansion is hitting a major milestone. As the city continues to anchor itself as a vital piece of the Dallas-Fort Worth growth corridor, Texas Health Resources has officially unveiled plans for its new campus, set to become the first full-service acute-care hospital in the city. Loca...
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Texas DPS Arrests 44-Year-Old Man Following Out-of-State Warrant
Hector Armando Palacios, 44, was arrested on June 27, 2026, on a charge of child molesting. The arrest was made by the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) at approximately 12:30 p.m.According to jail records provided by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, Palacios was taken into custody follo...
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Forney Resident Arrested Following Multiple Charges
Stephen Austin Delay, 30, of Forney was arrested by the Forney Police Department on June 29, 2026, on charges of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair, a felony offense. The arrest occurred following a series of incidents that resulted in multiple charges being fi...
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Forney Man Faces Serious Felony Charges Following Arrest
De Kelvous Travia Lloyd, 21, was arrested by the Forney Police Department on June 26, 2026, on charges of aggravated kidnapping resulting in bodily injury. The arrest follows an investigation into incidents occurring on June 25, 2026, which led to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges being filed ...
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Capital Murder Suspect Apprehended in Arizona After Months-Long Manhunt
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Diego Rodriguez, a suspect wanted for capital murder, has been taken into custody. Rodriguez was apprehended in Douglas, Arizona, at approximately 3:00 p.m. on June 26. The arrest marks the conclusion of an extensive, months-long investiga...
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Mabank Community Mourns Loss of Fire Chief Charlie Woodard
The community of Mabank is in mourning following the tragic death of Fire Chief Charlie Woodard, who was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic late Saturday night. The incident occurred in the 700 block of West Mason Street at approximately 10:30 p.m., shortly after the conclusion o...
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Forney Firefighters Honored for Life-Saving Response During Cardiac Emergency
At the Forney City Council meeting held this past Tuesday, six members of the Forney Fire Department were formally recognized for their decisive actions during a medical emergency earlier this spring. The team received the department’s Life Saving Award for their performance during a cardiac arrest ...
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Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Recovers $409,000 in Stolen Property; One Suspect in Custody
FORNEY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) successfully executed a search warrant Tuesday, June 10, 2026, resulting in the recovery of more than $409,000 worth of stolen property and the arrest of one individual.The operation, which stemmed from an ongoing investigation into regional...
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As Summer Travel Heats Up, TxDOT Urges Forney Drivers to Prioritize Sobriety
With the summer travel season now in full swing and Independence Day celebrations on the horizon, the Texas Department of Transportation is issuing a stark reminder to motorists across Kaufman County and the state: the most important decision you make behind the wheel happens before you ever turn th...
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Kaufman County Historical Commission Honored with State Excellence Award
The Kaufman County Historical Commission has been named a recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the Texas Historical Commission. This honor serves as a statewide acknowledgment of the group’s work to preserve, promote and share the unique history of the region. The award is presented ...
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