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Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Arrests 31-Year-Old on Child Solicitation Charge

Napoleon Okwudili Onyeje Jr., 31, of Kaufman, was arrested early Saturday morning on a felony charge involving the alleged online solicitation of a minor for sexual conduct. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office.According to jail records, Onyeje was taken into custody on April 4...

New Discount Tire Facility Set to Bring $2.25 Million Investment to Forney’s Retail Corridor

Forney, TX - The retail landscape along the Highway 80 corridor is preparing for a new addition as plans for a 7,020-square-foot Discount Tire facility move forward. The project, representing a $2.25 million private investment by developer Halle Properties LLC, will further densify one of the city's...

Frost Bank to Anchor New Forney Financial Center at Gateway and 80

Forney, TX – A familiar name in Texas banking is planting its roots in the heart of Forney’s bustling commercial corridor. Frost Bank recently broke ground on the new Forney Financial Center, a $1 million development located at 2050 N. Gateway Blvd. This project marks a significant addition to the i...

Forney Braces for Record-Breaking Weekend Heat

Forney ISD Students Shine at FBLA State Leadership Conference

In a remarkable display of talent and determination, nine exceptional students from Forney Independent School District recently represented their district at the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) State Leadership Conference held at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock. These outstanding young w...

Forney's Future Builders Shine at SkillsUSA District 5 Competition

The SkillsUSA Construction Team from The OC has made a remarkable impact at the recent District 5 competition held at Texas State Technical College in Waco. Each member of this dedicated team showcased their skills and professionalism, culminating in an impressive haul of medals.The spotlight was on...

Local Swimmer Jameson Curtis Shatters Swimming World Record in Football Helment

2026 Gas Prices Surge in Forney 5-10%: What Drivers Need to Know

Forney ISD Middle School Students Shine as State Qualifiers in Esports

We are thrilled to announce that some remarkable 7th-grade students have made history by qualifying for the state competition as part of the Forney ISD High School Esports Team! Competing at the high school level as middle schoolers is a significant achievement, and advancing to the state level is a...

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Kaufman Man Arrested on Charges of Online Solicitation of a Minor

Napoleon Okwudili Onyeje Jr, 31, of Kaufman, was arrested on February 21, 2026, at 12:50 PM by the Constable's Office Precinct 1 Kaufman. He faces serious charges related to online solicitation of a minor for sexual conduct. According to jail records, the charge stems from an incident that occurred ...