Mathew Richards

Mesquite Police Department officer shot, killed during disturbance call in grocery store parking lot

MESQUITE, Texas — Mesquite Police Department Sergeant Richard Lee Houston II, of Forney, Texas, was tragically shot and killed today in the line of duty during a disturbance call in a grocery store parking lot.

Gas leak prompts evacuation, 'extended closure event' at Shops at Terrell

TERRELL, Texas — A gas leak has prompted the evacuation of the Shops at Terrell on Saturday morning.

Kaufman youth baseball commissioner, county employee arrested on accusations of continuous sexual abuse of a child

KAUFMAN, Texas — The commissioner for the Kaufman youth baseball league was arrested yesterday on multiple counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, according to records.

Mesquite man wanted in Forney for indecency with a child captured in search for missing 15-year-old girl

FORNEY, Texas — A Mesquite man wanted in Forney for indecency with a child was captured during a search for a missing 15-year-old Henderson County girl, according to police.

Seagoville police and family members seeking information after bicyclist struck, killed by vehicle

SEAGOVILLE, Texas — The Seagoville Police Department, and the family of a man apparently struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on Friday night, are seeking information from the public.

Forney man convicted, sentenced to 40 years for continuous sexual abuse of young child and online solicitation of a minor

FORNEY, Texas — A Forney man was convicted and sentenced to 40 years for continuous sexual abuse of young child and online solicitation of a minor.

Police investigating early morning shooting, one person injured

KEMP, Texas — The Kemp Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left one person injured. Police have yet to identify a suspect and are asking anyone with information to contact the Kaufman County Crime Stoppers.

Terrell City Council approves final plat for Texas Roadhouse

Mabank mother sentenced to 20 years in 9-month-old daughter's overdose death; father awaiting trial

MABANK, Texas — A Mabank mother has been sentenced to 20 years in the Texas Department of Corrections in connection with her 9-month-old daughter's overdose death last year.

H-E-B confirms land purchase in Forney; no established timeline for development

80-year-old Kaufman County woman arrested, charged with murder in shooting death of her daughter

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — An 80-year-old Kaufman County woman has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of her daughter earlier today.

Texarkana Texas Tigers defeat Forney Jackrabbits 34-13

FORNEY, Texas — The Texarkana Texas Tigers defeated the Forney High School Jackrabbits, 34-13, at home on Thursday night.