Articles by Mandy Travis
Tragic Collision in Forney Leaves One Dead, Several Injured Following High-Speed Chase
Late on the night of January 19, 2026, a routine traffic stop turned into a catastrophic incident on FM 548. At approximately 11:30 PM, a deputy from Precinct 2 attempted to pull over a vehicle that was detected traveling at over 100 mph. Before the deputy could successfully initiate the stop, the s...
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Forney Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Garage Fire
In the early hours of January 24, around 3 a.m., the Forney Fire Department (FFD) was alerted to a structure fire in the 1200 block of Templin Avenue. Upon arrival, fire crews encountered a garage fully engulfed in flames, with the fire quickly spreading to the attic of the building. Recognizing the...
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Shining a Light on Forney's Street Lighting and Utility Maintenance Challenges
The specific "Street Light Issues" item on the January 20, 2026, city council agenda is part of a larger infrastructure narrative that includes Oncor's construction of a new switch site facility on West Trinity Street. While residents are aware of general utility challenges, a closer examination rev...
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Terrell Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Theft Suspect from Local Academy Store
The Terrell Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent theft at the Academy store. Surveillance footage captured the individual as they entered the store, selected several items, and left without paying for the merchandise.If you h...
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Preparing Forney Residents for a Cold Snap: Essential Steps to Protect Your Home and Family
As temperatures are set to drop below freezing this weekend in Forney, residents should take proactive measures to safeguard their homes and loved ones. With forecasts predicting lows in the 20s starting Friday night and continuing through Sunday afternoon, the potential for freezing rain, ice, slee...
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Kaufman County Implements Burn Ban to Mitigate Fire Risks
As of today, Kaufman County has enacted a burn ban aimed at reducing fire hazards amid increasingly dry conditions. This ban is set to remain in effect for 90 days unless it is lifted or extended by local authorities.The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning that is typically permitted. This includ...
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Forney ISD Students Offered Over $2.37 Billion in Scholarships
Forney Independent School District (ISD) is celebrating a remarkable milestone this academic year, as juniors and seniors have collectively received more than $2.37 billion in scholarship offers. This impressive figure, totaling $2,378,851,988, underscores the dedication and talent of Forney ISD stu...
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