Articles by Mathew Richards
State confirms CRF funds will not be used by City of Forney to purchase 22 vehicles or $740K in other proposed expenses, city maintains otherwise
FORNEY, Texas — Recently obtained records show the City of Forney purchased 22 vehicles and other proposed expenses totaling $1.4 million in an initial Spend Plan prior to review or approval from the state or its third-party auditing company.
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Kaufman man killed in single-vehicle crash, two others injured
KAUFMAN, Texas — A Kaufman man was tragically killed in a single-vehicle crash, which also left two others injured, early Friday morning.
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Two Forney police officers treated for non-life threatening injuries due to traffic stop incident, pursuit
FORNEY, Texas [This article has been updated throughout. 6:17 p.m.] — Two Forney Police Department officers are being treated for non-life threatening injuries due to a traffic stop incident and subsequent police pursuit on Tuesday afternoon.
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Eight North Forney High School athletes sign letters of intent on National Signing Day
FORNEY, Texas — Eight North Forney High School athletes made prior verbal commitments and handshakes official by signing their respective national letters of intent on National Signing Day, Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
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Kaufman PD seeking person in connection with recent residential burglary
KAUFMAN, Texas — The Kaufman Police Department is seeking an unknown person for questioning in connection with a recent burglary.
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#GoodNews: No obstacle too great; Forney HS band student inspires peers with infectious personality and true determination
FORNEY, Texas — No obstacle is too great for one Forney High School Marching Band member who continues to inspire his peers with his infectious personality and true determination.
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North Forney (8-1) defeats Royse City in final district matchup; to face Denison in first round of playoffs
FORNEY, Texas — The North Forney High School Falcons (8-1, 5-1) defeated the Royse City Bulldogs on Thursday night, 43-14, to close out their district play. The Falcons will move to the first round of the playoffs with a Friday-night, Bi-District matchup against Denison.
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Man arrested after fleeing domestic disturbance call, vehicle and foot pursuits, and ramming a police vehicle
FORNEY, Texas — A man is in custody Friday morning after fleeing a Forney-area domestic disturbance, leading police on a vehicle and foot pursuit, and ramming a police vehicle, according to police.
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City of Forney violated CARES Act to replace vehicle(s), skirt state and federal guidance to substantially increase its fleet
FORNEY, Texas — The City of Forney's use of Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to replace certain vehicle(s) and substantially increase its non-emergency vehicle fleet violated CARES Act provisions and skirted guidance issued by federal and state regulators.
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Multiple Kaufman County fire departments working residential structure fire
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Multiple Kaufman County fire departments are working a residential structure fire in the just southeast of Terrell Wednesday night.
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Kaufman County Judge asking citizens to remain vigilant as rising COVID-19 hospitalization rate threatens business capacity restrictions in Governor's order
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards is asking area residents to remain vigilant following CDC recommendations as a rising COVID-19 hospitalization rate threatens business capacity restrictions established in an order previously issued by Governor Greg Abbott.
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With no action taken by Kaufman County Commissioners' Court, Confederate monument to remain at courthouse
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — With no formal action being taken by the Kaufman County Commissioners' Court during their November 24, 2020, meeting, the Confederate monument at the front of the Kaufman County Courthouse will remain where it stands.
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