Articles by Michael Robbins
Forney Police Department Releases Monthly Activity Report: Over 2,600 Calls for Service in Recent Period
The Forney Police Department has released its latest monthly status report, offering residents a detailed look at the law enforcement activities within the city. As Forney continues to experience rapid growth, the department’s data reflects a high volume of activity across various categories of publ...
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Forney ISD Students Shine on National Stage at Educators Rising Conference
Forney Independent School District is celebrating a major victory for the next generation of educators. The Students recently returned from the national Educators Rising Conference in Portland, Oregon, where they showcased their teaching talents and brought home top-tier honors.The competition was f...
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Kaufman County Officials Issue Holiday Safety Guidelines and New Firearm Restrictions
As Kaufman County residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, local law enforcement is urging citizens to prioritize safety during the festivities. With increased traffic on local roads and the prevalence of outdoor gatherings, officials are reminding the public that careful planning is the b...
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Capital Murder Suspect Taken Into Custody Following Multi-Agency Operation in Forney
A multi-agency law enforcement operation culminated in the arrest of a man wanted for capital murder on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Devone Modacure, the subject of an active capital murder warrant out of Mississippi, was apprehended by authorities at a residence in the 1400 block of Kirkhill Lane in Fo...
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Forney High School’s Pat Eitel Named 2025-26 THSCA Softball Coach of the Year
The Forney Jackrabbits have long been a powerhouse on the diamond, and now, the leadership behind that success is receiving statewide acclaim. The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA), in partnership with Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, has officially named Forney High School’s own Pat Eitel a...
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Forney’s Retail Renaissance: New Dining, Shopping, and Education Projects Reshape the Gateway Corridor
Forney continues to cement its status as one of North Texas’s fastest-growing hubs. As new dirt turns and steel rises, residents are seeing a significant transformation of the Gateway corridor. From long-awaited retail staples to essential educational infrastructure, here is the latest on the projec...
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Forney Police Continue Search for Suspect Following Vehicle Burglary Investigation
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Police Department has concluded its active search for a suspect involved in an alleged vehicle burglary that prompted a heavy law enforcement presence in the Windmill Farms community and along the Highway 80 corridor on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.Officers were initially dispat...
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Kemp Police Arrest 35-Year-Old Following Domestic Disturbance
Justin Ray Hogg, 35, was arrested on June 15, 2026, on charges of assault causing bodily injury to a family member. The arrest was made by the Kemp Police Department following an incident that occurred earlier that same day.According to jail records, Hogg was taken into custody and subsequently book...
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Kaufman County to Host Public Hearings on Proposed Outer Loop Project
Kaufman County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are inviting residents to provide input on the proposed Kaufman County Outer Loop, a major infrastructure initiative designed to improve regional connectivity and alleviate traffic congestion across the DFW Metroplex.The proposed Oute...
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Kaufman Firefighters Contain Apartment Blaze; No Injuries Reported
KAUFMAN — A late-night fire at an apartment complex on Hampton Court was brought under control by local emergency crews on Monday, June 8, preventing what could have been a much larger disaster. The Kaufman County 911 Communications Center dispatched Kaufman Fire Department crews to the 100 block of...
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Forney ISD Announces Summer Meal Program to Support Local Students
As the school year winds down and the summer break begins, Forney Independent School District is once again ensuring that nutrition remains a priority for the community’s youth. The district has announced that it will provide free breakfast and lunch to all children aged 18 and younger throughout th...
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Kaufman County Crime Stoppers Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Wanted Fugitives
FORNEY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department, in coordination with Kaufman County Crime Stoppers, is calling on the public to assist in locating three individuals currently wanted on active felony warrants. Authorities are encouraging residents to provide any information regarding the whe...
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