KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Light, Sirens & Hope were the hallmarks to Thursday night’s 6th Annual Gift of Hope which took place across Kaufman County.

CRANDALL, Texas — 1,000 new homes are slated to begin construction next month in Crandall's River Ridge community, the developer announced this week, with future plans calling for apartment communities, new shopping and retail, and entertainment districts.

FORNEY, Texas (Forney EDC) – The Forney Economic Development Corporation, Forney Chamber of Commerce, and Workforce Solutions are partnering to host a community job fair.

KAUFMAN, Texas — The City of Kaufman has named Stewart McGregor as the new director of the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation.

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Today, Kaufman County residents are encouraged to donate to local charitable organizations as part of an area wide North Texas Giving Day.

TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell City Council on Tuesday night approved the final plat for Texas Roadhouse in the Crossroads at Terrell development — paving way for the "legendary" Texas steakhouse to open its first Kaufman County location.

FORNEY, Texas — H-E-B representatives on Friday confirmed a land purchase in Forney but say, there is no established timeline for development.

FORNEY, Texas — Victory Real Estate Group along with local city officials and dignitaries broke ground today to commemorate the kick off of construction on a new mixed use development coming to Forney Marketplace.

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the enduring legacy of Western wear with four new Forever stamps designed by Texas artist and Terrell High School alum, Ryan Feerer they announced this week.

FORNEY, Texas — Amazon’s new fulfillment center in Forney is officially open for business.

FORNEY, Texas — 126 years after its downtown debut, Forney's historic Potts-Reagin house has recently undergone a major renovation as it welcomes new caretakers and new opportunities for this historic address.

FORNEY, Texas — After nearly a year's vacancy, the City of Forney and Forney Economic Development Corporation (EDC) have filled the role of economic development director.

Editor's Note: This article, originally published April 19, 2021, has been updated to add the details of the two Chapter 380 agreements, a previous $2.25 million grant to the property's developer, and the details of a $250,000 settlement payment in 2017 to release the property from a previou…

TERRELL, Texas (Terrell Chamber of Commerce) — The Terrell Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Inaugural Clay Shoot on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM at Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell.

FORNEY, Texas — Approved, incentivized, and proposed; with their first apartment zoning approval in nearly 12 years, and others to be considered in the near future, inForney.com takes a look at the City of Forney's apartment development forecast since our last review two years ago.

TERRELL, Texas – American National Bank of Texas President and CEO, Robert Hulsey, has been elected to the board of directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

FORNEY, Texas — Chipotle Mexican Grill recently opened its new Forney restaurant — featuring a "Chipotlane" drive-thru pickup lane for digital orders.

FORNEY, Texas (Press Release, Ebby Halliday Companies) — North Texas-based Ebby Halliday Companies announced today it has acquired Johnson Monroe Realtors, a leader in the Cedar Creek Lake residential real estate market for the past 38 years.

TERRELL, Texas — Generations of party and event goers will have an opportunity to own a part of local history now that Reunion Ranch has gone up for sale.

TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Chamber of Commerce has found innovative solutions to continue supporting Terrell area businesses during ever-changing local and state regulations and buying, eating, and entertainment habits of local residents brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

FORNEY, Texas (Brookshire Grocery Co.) — Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is extending its discount programs through Oct. 6, 2020 for senior citizens and critical and emergency service providers in all four of its banners – Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market and FRESH by Brookshire’s. BG…

FORNEY, Texas — During their regularly scheduled meeting last night, the Forney City Council approved $4.5 million in Economic Development Corporation reimbursable grants for two separate developments proposing commercial, retail, entertainment, apartments, and townhomes near Kroger Marketplace.

TERRELL, Texas — Woodmont Property Partners has announced the purchase of the Tanger Outlet Center in Terrell, Texas.

TERRELL, Texas — The much-anticipated Olive Garden in Terrell is slated for an August 17th opening as dirt continues to turn on new projects at the Crossroads at Terrell development, Oakridge Investment's Justin Allen confirmed with inForney.com.

FORNEY, Texas — Amazon has announced it plans to hire 500 new, full-time jobs at its 1-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Forney.

SCURRY, Texas — Enel Green Power has begun construction on a hybrid solar farm and utility-scale battery storage project in the Scurry area.

FORNEY, Texas — Forney Economic Development Corporation (EDC)Specialist Stewart McGregor has been named the City of Grand Prairie's Economic Development Department's new business manager.

KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS — The reopening of businesses by the Governor might have helped to surge local sales tax allocations in Kaufman county according to the Texas comptroller this week, while state-wide revenues remain down.

KAUFMAN, TEXAS — The Kaufman County Appraisal District has closed until July 13th due to an employee who tested positive for COVID-19 and appraisal review board hearings have been cancelled for the week.

MESQUITE, Texas — The City of Mesquite and developer Wynne/Jackson have announced plans for a proposed $200 million, 280-plus acre, master-planned industrial business park just south of Forney.

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County has launched a "Safe Business" designation decal program to ease consumer concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS — Sales tax revenues across Kaufman county have defied unprecedented statewide declines, according the state comptroller this week.

FORNEY, TEXAS — During what has been a chaotic time for law enforcement and first responders — amidst COVID-19 followed by rallies and protest across the country for racial injustice and police brutality — one local family had a unique opportunity to give back to law enforcement in ways they…

MESQUITE, Texas — Cowboys are saddling up for another rodeo season despite COVID- 19. The Mesquite Championship Rodeo is hosting what it calls “the first ticketed professional live sporting event” in the country since the coronavirus shutdown, they announced this past week.

CANTON, Texas — Action by the Canton City Council on Wednesday made way for Canton First Monday Trade Days to reopen for the May 28-31 market days.

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Sales tax revenues remain strong across the majority of Kaufman county despite a statewide decline according to the Texas Comptroller’s office this week.

FORNEY, Texas — The City of Mesquite and the developers of Spradley Farms, a proposed 622-acre mixed-use development in Kaufman County, have agreed to mediation in an ongoing legal dispute.

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reopening of certain businesses with a limited occupancy, beginning May 1, 2020.

KAUFMAN, Texas — Three teenagers from Terrell remain in custody tonight after their detention hearings today in Kaufman County with allegations of robbery and murder.

TERRELL, Texas — State of Texas Health & Human Services officials have confirmed that Dr. Dorthy Floyd, Phd. is no longer the administrator of Terrell State Hospital, one of the state's 10 psychiatric facilities.

TERRELL, TEXAS — The American National Bank of Texas has temporarily closed it’s Terrell Operations Center today in an “abundance of caution” after a center employee showed symptoms of COVID-19 and is currently awaiting test results.

FORNEY, Texas (Press Release, Brookshire's Grocery Co.) —  Effective [yesterday], Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is offering a 5 percent daily discount on store brand products for critical and emergency service providers, through May 5, 2020, in all four banners it operates – Brookshire’s, Sup…

KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS — White ribbons and bows have begun popping up across Kaufman County as the community joins together to salute health care heroes.

HEATH, Texas — The Heath City Council, during a virtual meeting earlier today, approved a $500,000 Heath Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Heath Municipal Benefits Corporation (HMBC) local business stimulus program to bridge the gap in federal relief funds for Heath businesses exper…

TERRELL, Texas — The Texas Transportation Commission approved approximately $2.6 million in state funding for the Terrell Municipal Airport during their February meeting.

FORNEY, Texas — Golden Chick opened their doors in Forney on Monday to much fanfare.

TERRELL, Texas — A new Olive Garden restaurant in Terrell will open its doors on Monday, March 30, 2020, a company representative tole inForney.com earlier today.

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A newly-elected Mesquite City Council passed a resolution last week opposing the financing mechanism of a proposed multi-million, 622-acre development in Kaufman County, just south of Forney, which was approved in a heated 4-3 vote by outgoing members of the council.

FORNEY, Texas — Model homes in Forney's Overland Grove opened earlier this month — paving the way for lot and new home sales in the 1,000-home, $300-million residential development.