Mathew Richards

14-year-old killed, another child injured in vehicle vs. bicycle crash on FM 741

HEARTLAND, Texas — A 14-year-old was tragically killed and another child injured in a vehicle vs. bicycle crash on Farm-to-Market (FM) 741 on Monday evening.

Forney mayor issues statement on son's alleged involvement taking down bond election signs, investigation ongoing

FORNEY, Texas — Forney Mayor Amanda Lewis issued a statement on Friday regarding her son's alleged involvement in "taking down" signs opposing the upcoming city bond election.

Two suspects identified, warrants issued in connection with drive-by shooting in Forney

FORNEY, Texas — Two more alleged suspects have been identified and warrants issued in connection with a drive-by shooting in Forney which occurred earlier this year.

Heartland man sentenced to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14

HEARTLAND, Texas — A Heartland man was sentenced Wednesday afternoon to life in prison having been convicted earlier in the day for continuous sexual abuse of a child, victim under the age of 14.

Largest mixed-use development in Kaufman history to break ground, Oct. 13; features sportsplex, hotel, multi-family, restaurants & retail

Oak Ridge Police Department Chief Thomas Peoples arrested on solicitation/prostitution charge

OAK RIDGE, Texas — Oak Ridge Police Department Chief Thomas Peoples has been arrested on a solicitation/prostitution charge, inForney.com learned Thursday.

FBI continues to seek leads, identifying information in Mesquite bank robbery

MESQUITE, Texas — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) continues to seek leads and information from the public in an effort to identify an unknown bank robbery suspect who robbed a Mesquite bank earlier this year.

KCSO: Person of interest sought in animal dumping case

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public identifying a person of interest in an animal dumping case.

Two Gun Barrel City police officers, two firefighters injured during arrest of man under the influence of drugs

GUN BARREL CITY, Texas — Two Gun Barrel City Police Department officers and and two Gun Barrel City Fire Department firefighters were injured during the arrest of a man allegedly under the influence of drugs, according to police.

Registered sex offender, a former school bus driver, sentenced to 40 years for promotion of child pornography and secretly recording in restaurant bathroom

ROCKWALL, Texas — A registered sex offender, and former school bus driver, was sentenced to 40 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for multiple convictions related to the promotion of child pornography and secretly recording women and children in the restroom at a popular Rockwall restaurant where he was employed.

Two arrested following high-speed vehicle pursuit, one facing firearms charges

FORNEY, Texas — Two people were arrested following a high-speed pursuit — one of the men now facing firearms charges.

Wanted fugitive dubbed 'Rocket Man,' who set string of wild fires, has been arrested

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A wanted fugitive, dubbed the "Rocket Man," has been arrested and charged with allegedly hauling a trailer engulfed in flames earlier this summer — which caused numerous wildfires and property damage.