Articles by Mandy Travis
Forney City Council Approves FY 2026 Budget and Tax Rate
On September 16th, the Forney City Council took significant steps towards fiscal responsibility by approving the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and adopting a no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.421431 for the 2025 tax year. This no-new-revenue tax rate is designed to ensure that the City collects the same amoun...
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Local Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Assault
STEVEN GRAE TYLER, 37, of Kaufman, was arrested on September 15, 2025, following a series of serious offenses. The arrest, conducted by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office, took place at approximately 7:31 PM, and Tyler was subsequently booked into custody at housing location B08A-02.Tyler faces thr...
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Remembering Hulk Hogan: The Legacy of Wrestling's Most Iconic Figure
Remembering Hulk Hogan: The Legacy of Wrestling's Most Iconic FigureProfessional wrestling legend Terry Bollea, famously known as Hulk Hogan, passed away on Thursday at the age of 71. The announcement was made by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), marking the end of an era in sports entertainment....
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Forney Prepares to Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Important Closures and Community Events
As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20, 2025, residents of Forney, Texas, are reminded of the significance of this important federal holiday. Celebrated each year on the third Monday of January, MLK Day honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal leader in the American civil rights movement. His dedication to nonviolence, equality, and justice continues to inspire people across the nation and around the world.
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