Mathew Richards

Forney Food Pantry seeking donations for children's snack backpacks and at-home nutritious and enjoyable snack options

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Food Pantry is seeking donations for children's snack backpacks —an effort in coordination with area schools to provide children with nutritious and enjoyable snacks.

Kaufman County Sheriffs Office issues BOLO for Ford pickup truck used in heavy equipment thefts

FORNEY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriffs Office has issued a BOLO (be on the lookout) for a Ford pickup truck used in heavy equipment theft.

Pizza Patron to open in Forney, Dec. 11; other businesses prepare for 2024 openings

Multi-agency response to 'numerous' fights at North Forney High School on Thursday

FORNEY, Texas — Several northwestern Kaufman County law enforcement agencies responded to a report of numerous fights at North Forney High School on Thursday afternoon, December 7, 2023.

Forney clinches Regional Championship with double-overtime win over district rival Lancaster

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney High School Jackrabbits, after more than 20 years, have clinched a Regional Championship in the UIL Class 5A State Championship Playoffs and are now heading to a final-four showdown with defending state champion, Aledo.

Argument turns deadly shooting at Terrell club overnight

TERRELL, Texas — An argument at a Terrell club turned fatal shooting overnight, according to police.

Presented with new evidence, grand jury 'no bills' Athens ISD bus driver in fatal crash resulting in dismissal of charges

ATHENS, Texas — Presented with new evidence, a grand jury no billed an Athens Independent School District bus driver criminally charged in a fatal bus crash in 2019 resulting in the dismissal of his pending charges.

Endangered Missing Alert discontinued for Forney-area teen

FORNEY, Texas — UPDATE — The Endangered Missing Alert for Forney-area teen Dayveon Watkins has been discontinued, according to DPS.

Kemp police investigating major crash involving two persons airlifted, six initial patient reports

KEMP, Texas — UPDATE — In an update Thursday, the Kemp Independent School District confirmed the passing of one of its students in Wednesday's crash on U.S. Highway 175.

One in custody following 'shots fired' call near Chili's Forney

FORNEY, Texas — One person is in custody following reports of "shots fired" behind the Chili's restaurant in Forney on Monday.

Kaufman police investigating drive-by shooting on South Houston Street

KAUFMAN, Texas — The Kaufman Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting which occurred on South Houston Street early Sunday morning.

Building permits issued in Forney for OISHII Ramen Bar, Brunch Room Bistro, and ER/Urgent Care facilities