Articles by Mandy Travis
Birdies Golf Entertainment Center Tees Up for Forney
Forney’s growing reputation as a destination for both families and high-level athletics took another step forward this week. The Forney Independent School District (FISD) officially announced that Birdies, a golf entertainment facility, is coming to the community.Designed to serve as a dual-purpose ...
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Kaufman County to Honor Fallen Officers During National Police Week Ceremony
The Terrell Police Department is inviting residents from across Kaufman County to join them in a solemn observance to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. A memorial ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, marking a significant moment of reflection during N...
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Forney Voters Head to Runoff Following May 2 Election Results
Forney residents went to the polls this week to decide the future of two City Council seats. With the unofficial results now tallied, the community has clarity on one position, while the other is headed for a runoff election next month.In the race for Place 6, Greg Helm secured a decisive victory. H...
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Lithium Battery Fires Prompt Safety Warning for Forney Residents
Forney residents are being asked to change how they dispose of common household items after a recent fire involving a Community Waste Disposal (CWD) truck. The blaze, which occurred during a routine collection route, was traced back to lithium batteries that had been improperly discarded in a standa...
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New Recruits Join the Ranks of Forney Fire Department
The Forney Fire Department officially expanded its team this week as a new class of probationary firefighters began their inaugural shifts serving the community. The group was formally sworn in during a ceremony held on April 17. These new members represent the latest addition to the department as i...
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Forney Police Department Honors Staff Behind the Scenes
The Forney Police Department took a moment this week to shine a spotlight on two vital members of its team who rarely find themselves in the front of a camera or a news story. In observance of Administrative Professionals Day, the department recognized Tracy Moore and Kelly Sitzmann for their essent...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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