Articles by Michael Robbins
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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Forney to Host Public Meeting on New Northside Water Tower Project
As the city continues to see rapid residential and commercial growth, Forney officials are taking steps to bolster the local water infrastructure. The City of Forney Engineering Department has announced a public meeting to discuss the upcoming Northside Elevated Water Supply Tank and Connecting Wate...
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Forney City Council Place 4 Race Heads to June 13 Runoff
The race for Forney City Council Place 4 remains undecided following the May 2 General Election. Because no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote, the top two contenders will face off in a runoff election this June to determine who will represent the city.In the initial May 2 contest, Sarah Sa...
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Terrell Man Faces Felony Evading Arrest Charges Following Traffic Incident
Fernando Hernandez, 23, of Terrell, was arrested on April 11, 2026, on charges of evading arrest in a motor vehicle following a traffic incident. The arrest was made by the Terrell Police Department, with the subject subsequently booked into the Kaufman County jail system at 1:32 p.m. that same day....
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Forney Police Assist in Arrest of Fort Worth Aggravated Assault Suspect
Yahaneisha Camille Taylor, 34, of Forney, was arrested on April 4, 2026, by the Forney Police Department on an outstanding charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The arrest was made in connection with an incident occurring on April 3, 2026, according to official jail records.The warrant ...
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Forney Police Assist in Arrest of Fort Worth Retail Theft Suspect
Jessica Sharp, 34, of Fort Worth, was arrested on April 4, 2026, on a charge of organized retail theft valued between $2,500 and $30,000. The arrest was made by the Forney Police Department. According to jail records, the offense took place on April 3, 2026, and the warrant for the arrest was issued...
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