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Texas DPS Arrests 44-Year-Old Man Following Out-of-State Warrant

Hector Armando Palacios, 44, was arrested on June 27, 2026, on a charge of child molesting. The arrest was made by the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) at approximately 12:30 p.m.According to jail records provided by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, Palacios was taken into custody follo...

Forney Resident Arrested Following Multiple Charges

Stephen Austin Delay, 30, of Forney was arrested by the Forney Police Department on June 29, 2026, on charges of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair, a felony offense. The arrest occurred following a series of incidents that resulted in multiple charges being fi...

Forney Man Faces Serious Felony Charges Following Arrest

De Kelvous Travia Lloyd, 21, was arrested by the Forney Police Department on June 26, 2026, on charges of aggravated kidnapping resulting in bodily injury. The arrest follows an investigation into incidents occurring on June 25, 2026, which led to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges being filed ...

Forney Firefighters Honored for Compassion During Medical Emergency

Two members of the Forney Fire Department recently received formal recognition for their actions during a high-stress medical call. Firefighters Cooper Brown and Jacob Ralston were presented with Letters of Commendation this week, honoring their professional conduct and the empathy they displayed wh...

Kaufman County Man Arrested on Charges of Theft and Interference with Emergency Request

Jared Bridges, 45, of Kaufman, was arrested on June 20, 2026, on charges of theft from a person and interference with an emergency request for assistance. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, according to official jail records.Bridges was taken into custody at 12:58 p.m. and s...

West Nile Virus Detected in Mesquite

Rockwall County Judge Rules Against Shores HOA in Public Street Parking Dispute

A long-standing legal dispute regarding parking authority in The Shores at Lake Ray Hubbard has reached a conclusion in Rockwall County Court. On June 2, a district judge issued a summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, ruling that the homeowners association lacked the legal standing to regulat...

Summer Activity Flourishes at Pegasus Landing of Forney

For the residents of Pegasus Landing of Forney, the summer months have served as a catalyst for community engagement and creative expression. As temperatures climb across Kaufman County, the senior living facility has prioritized outdoor accessibility and hands-on projects to keep residents active a...

Sarah Salgado Leads in Forney City Council Place 4 Runoff

Unofficial results from the June 13 runoff election indicate that Sarah Salgado has secured a lead in the race for Forney City Council Place 4. With all reporting centers accounted for, Salgado maintains 54.48% of the vote compared to 45.52% for Joseph "Yaz" Yazdanpanahi.In a race decided by a margi...

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...

Forney Man Arrested on Serious Felony Charges

Leonidas Payton Cannon IV, 24, was arrested on June 12, 2026, on charges of sexual assault of a child and online solicitation of a minor. The arrest was made by the Forney Police Department following an investigation into incidents reportedly occurring on June 11, 2026. According to jail records, Ca...

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...