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Forney Infrastructure Expansion: Gail Wilson Way Extension Paves the Way for New Elementary School

Forney, TX - As the Forney Independent School District continues to manage the rapid growth of our community, a critical infrastructure project is set to break ground. The Gail Wilson Way Extension project, a $3,661,960 investment in local connectivity, will serve as the primary access point for the...

Terrell Man Arrested on Aggravated Assault Charge

Michael David Banks, 46, of Terrell, was arrested on September 29, 2026, on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury. The arrest was made by the Terrell Police Department following an incident reported earlier that same morning. According to jail records, Bank...

Kemp Resident Faces Felony Drug Charges Following DPS Arrest

Luis Herrera, 22, of Kemp, was arrested on September 29, 2026, on charges of possession of a controlled substance and prohibited possession of a substance in a correctional facility, according to jail records. The arrest was made by the Texas Department of Public Safety.Herrera was taken into custod...

Study- Proposed Forney Public Library Bond Vote Could Generate $4.74 Economic Return for Every Dollar Spent

The Economic Case for Forney’s Library Bond: How Libraries Drive Student Success and Public Safety

Studies Show Forney’s Proposed YMCA Can Reduce Juvenile Crime

Inforney Interview- Mayor Jason Roberson Discussed YMCA, Bond, and the Future of Forney

Warren Middle School Earns Prestigious "A" Rating Following State Audit

Emergency Crews Battle Rapidly Spreading Grass Fire in Van Zandt County

Emergency responders are currently working to contain a fast-moving grass fire in Van Zandt County that has forced evacuations. The blaze, identified by officials as the Corky Fire, was reported near the intersection of Van Zandt County Road 3406 and Highway 64, approximately 50 miles east of Dallas...

Dallas Appeals Court Affirms 45-Year Sentence for Combine Woman in Fatal 2023 Shooting

Devonshire HOA Implements Major Governance Overhaul: New Leasing and Nuisance Policies Explained

Forney Turkey Trot Returns for Third Annual Run

Forney residents looking to lace up their running shoes this autumn have a date to mark on their calendars. The city has announced the return of the annual Turkey Trot, a community tradition entering its third year. This year’s event is scheduled for November 7 and features several logistical upgrad...