Articles by Michael Robbins
AutoZone Coming to FM 741 Near Heartland and McDonald's
Mesquite, TX - A new AutoZone store is set to open on FM 741, bringing accessible auto parts to the community near Heartland and McDonald's. The project will add a convenient location for local Residents near I-20 and FM 741.
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Crunch Fitness Begins Construction of 35,525 Sq Ft Facility in Forney Marketplace
Forney, TX - Crunch Fitness is set to open a new facility in the Forney Marketplace, with construction officially commencing on February 15, 2025. The new fitness center will span an impressive 35,525 square feet and is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving of the same year.
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BJ's Coming to Forney with $10 Million Dollar Build at Hwy 80 & Gateway
Forney, TX - The city of Forney is experiencing an impressive surge in growth, with the announcement of a new BJ's Wholesale Club set to break ground in June 2025. This development is a clear indicator of the booming economy in Forney and Kaufman County, which is rapidly becoming a hub for retail and commerce.
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Kaufman County Jail Housing Woman Facing 14 Charges From 9 Agencies Around Texas
Kaufman County, TX - Terrinique Lynnae Bowens, a 25-year-old woman, has been arrested and is currently facing a staggering 14 charges stemming from nine distinct agencies across Texas. Her arrest took place on February 3, 2025, and she was admitted to the Kaufman County Jail on February 4, 2025.
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Forney's Leslie Claros, Catherine Winslow and Cohen Box Scramble to the Win at Fort Worth Stock Show
Update 2/5 4:25pm: Thank you to a local contributor for alerting us that Cohen Box from Forney High School caught a calf on January 21st. He will have the same opportunity for scholarship as Ms Winslow and Ms Claros. Congratulations to all 3 of our local exemplary FFA students.
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TVCC Invests $2.6 Million in Campus-Wide Renovations
Athens, TX - Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) continues its commitment to excellence by announcing $2.6 million in system-wide renovations, a transformative initiative aimed at improving and upgrading facilities across its campuses.
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Mavs Trade Luka Doncic in Worst Trade in DFW Sports History
Dallas, TX - Let's address the obvious. Here at inForney, we don't often cover Dallas pro sports. But. The. Worst. Trade. In. Dallas. Sports. History. Just. Happened.
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PRCA Champ Tyler Wade Receives Mayoral Proclamation from Terrell Mayor Carmona
Terrell, TX - Mayor Rick Carmona issued a Mayoral Proclamation to Tyler Wade Tuesday in recognition of his back-to-back PRCA World Championship wins in team roping. Joining him for the presentation was his wife Jessi and his parents Jerry and Raelyn Wade.
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Kaufman Sheriff Office Calls for December Overview
Kaufman County, TX - The Kaufman Sheriff's Office has released its report detailing police activity for the month of December 2024. The report includes a comprehensive overview of offenses, police calls by day of the week, and hourly call trends.
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Meraki Subdivision To Begin 406 of 2,700 Homes in New Forney Master Planned Community on FM 548 North of 80
Forney, TX – A new 2,700 home master community is now funded off FM 548 North of Hwy 80. First Continental, a Houston-based lending company that specializes in residential lot acquisition and development financing, announces the closing of a $45 million loan for Tellus Group, a real estate investment firm focused on master-planned communities and mixed-use land development.
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Forney City Council to Review Development Plans for Forney Marketplace Lot 2E
FORNEY, Texas — At the upcoming city council meeting on January 21, 2025, local officials will discuss a significant development project at Forney Marketplace. The council will consider a site plan for Lot 2E of the marketplace, which is situated north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Marketplace Boulevard.
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