Mathew Richards

Kaufman woman cited, ordered to cease and desist tiger exhibits; PETA urges USDA pursue criminal charges

KAUFMAN, Texas — A Kaufman woman has been cited by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and ordered to ceased and desist the exhibition of two white tigers after a tip from People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the organization announced yesterday.

Convicted Talty man who preyed on young girls via Snapchat sentenced in similar Rockwall County cases

ROCKWALL, Texas — A Talty man previously convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison for preying on young girls via Snapchat has additionally been sentenced 35 years in similar cases in Rockwall County, the Rockwall County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.

Developer participation agreement paves way for reconstruction of portion of County Road 212

FORNEY, Texas — A developer participation agreement approved by the Forney City Council on Tuesday night will pave the way for the reconstruction of a portion of County Road 212.

Simultaneous DEA, TPD, KCSO, SWAT drug raids in Terrell and Forney areas net five arrests, cocaine, and firearms

TERRELL, Texas — Simultaneous drugs raids in the Terrell and Forney areas on Tuesday afternoon netted five arrests and the seizure of a "significant amount" of crack cocaine and four firearms.

Terrell police investigating bomb threat at local retailer

TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Police Department is investigating a bomb threat made to a local retailer earlier today.

City of Forney, EDC announce new director of economic development

One teen killed, another critically injured in overnight shooting in Forney area

FORNEY, Texas — A teenager was shot and killed and another was critically injured in an overnight shooting in the Forney area.

Man charged with murder of Forney teen captured by U.S. Marshals in Tennessee

FORNEY, Texas — A 34-year-old man charged with the murder of a Forney teen has been captured by members of the U.S. Marshals Service in Tennessee, Dallas Police Department detectives confirmed to inForney.com by phone moments ago.

27 firefighters from 7 agencies respond to Terrell warehouse fire

TERRELL, Texas — Numerous firefighters and agencies responded to and assisted the Terrell Fire Department with a warehouse Thursday afternoon.

Flash Flood Watch for Kaufman County through Wednesday morning

FORNEY, Texas — UPDATE [2:37 p.m.] — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for portions of western Kaufman County until 5:45 p.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Kaufman County until 11:30 p.m.

CRANDALL, Texas — UPDATE [10:35 p.m.] — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of central Kaufman County until 11:30 p.m., an extension to an earlier issued warning.

Approximately 68 rounds fired at Heartland home during 'targeted' drive-by shooting

HEARTLAND, Texas — Approximately 68 rounds were fired at a Heartland home early Monday morning in what police are calling a targeted drive-by shooting. Dallas police are investigating a similar shooting at a related residence overnight in their city.