Articles by Rebecca Munoz
Modernizing Public Safety: Construction Progresses on Forneyâs $7.7 Million Fire Station No. 2 Expansion
As Forney continues to solidify its place as one of the fastest-growing communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the city is taking proactive steps to ensure that its public safety infrastructure keeps pace with the rapid residential and commercial development. Work is currently in full swing...
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FBI Launches New Initiative to Track Down Nationwide Fraud Fugitives
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has introduced a new tool in its effort to combat financial crime. On June 4, the agency unveiled its Most Wanted Fraudsters list, a public registry designed to identify and locate individuals charged with significant acts of fraud against the American public.The ...
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Forney Voters Head to Polls: What You Need to Know for the City Council Place 4 Runoff
The race to represent Forney residents on the City Council is reaching its conclusion. With early voting now closed, all eyes turn to Election Day on Saturday, June 13, as voters decide between candidates Sarah Salgado and Joseph âYazâ Yazdanpanahi for the Council Place 4 seat.The runoff election fo...
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Terrell Police Department Launches Annual Drive to Equip Students for the New School Year
The Terrell Police Department Communications Division has officially opened its doors for a summer-long effort aimed at ensuring every student in the Terrell Independent School District is prepared for the upcoming academic year. Starting June 2 and running through July 30, the department is accepti...
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Forney ISD Celebrates Student-Athletesâ Excellence in the Classroom and on the Field
FORNEY, TX â The Forney Independent School District Board of Trustees took a moment during Monday nightâs meeting to pause and celebrate excellence beyond the scoreboard. District leadership officially recognized a group of elite student-athletes who have achieved Academic All-State honors, highligh...
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Forney ISD Partners with East Texas A&M to Slash Costs for Teacher Masterâs Degrees
FORNEY, TX â As Forney ISD continues to navigate a period of rapid enrollment growth and expanding academic needs, the district is doubling down on its most valuable resource: its teachers. In a move aimed at boosting instructional excellence and staff retention, the district has announced a strateg...
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New Lightning Detection System Enhances Safety at Forney Community Park
The City of Forney has taken a significant step forward in public safety for those utilizing Forney Community Park. Officials announced this week that a new automatic lightning detection system has been integrated into the parkâs existing outdoor warning siren infrastructure. While the sirens have l...
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Oncor Infrastructure Project to Require Temporary Parking Closures in Downtown Forney
Forney residents and visitors should prepare for temporary parking disruptions in the downtown area this weekend as Oncor continues work on its switch facility project located on West Trinity Street. The city announced that two large control house buildings are scheduled to be delivered to the site ...
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Terrell Police Department Extends Application Deadline for Citizens Police Academy
TERRELL, Texas â Residents interested in gaining a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement now have more time to sign up for the Terrell Police Departmentâs Citizens Police Academy. Department officials announced this week that the application deadline has been extended to April 30, 2026.The...
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Forney ISD Artists Shine at TAEA Junior VASE Competition
Forney ISDâs budding artists took center stage on Saturday, April 11, 2026, as they competed in the prestigious Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) Junior VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) competition. Representing the 10N region, students from across the district showcased their technical skil...
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Forney ISD Students Master Life-Saving Skills Through DPS âStop the Bleedâ Training
FORNEY, TX â Students within the Forney Independent School Districtâs Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are gaining more than just classroom knowledge this week. Health Science and Law Enforcement students at the high school level are participating in intensive âStop the Bleedâ training,...
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New $1.5 Billion Master-Planned Community Meraki Breaks Ground in Forney
Forney continues to see significant growth as Tellus Group, the developer behind major projects like Windsong Ranch, announced the official builder lineup for its newest venture. Meraki, a sprawling 1,079-acre master-planned community, is taking shape off Highway 80 and Route 548, marking a major in...
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