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Forney Voters Head to Runoff Following May 2 Election Results

Forney residents went to the polls this week to decide the future of two City Council seats. With the unofficial results now tallied, the community has clarity on one position, while the other is headed for a runoff election next month.In the race for Place 6, Greg Helm secured a decisive victory. H...

Forney Man Serving Life Sentence for Child Abuse Sees Conviction Upheld

Lithium Battery Fires Prompt Safety Warning for Forney Residents

Forney residents are being asked to change how they dispose of common household items after a recent fire involving a Community Waste Disposal (CWD) truck. The blaze, which occurred during a routine collection route, was traced back to lithium batteries that had been improperly discarded in a standa...

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 park’s existing outdoor warning siren infrastructure. While the sirens have l...

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 ...

New Recruits Join the Ranks of Forney Fire Department

The Forney Fire Department officially expanded its team this week as a new class of probationary firefighters began their inaugural shifts serving the community. The group was formally sworn in during a ceremony held on April 17. These new members represent the latest addition to the department as i...

Forney City Council to Debate Creating Housing Authority

From a Home Garage to 9,000 Square Feet: The Capital Collision Story

Discover the story of Capital Collision, a premier 9,000-square-foot auto body shop in Forney, TX. Founded in 2019 by Casey Barclay, this local business offers Platinum I-CAR certified collision repair, insurance claim assistance, and professional paint protection film. With free vehicle pickup and delivery, they provide expert service built on the "Golden Rule".

Rockwall Football Shock: Appeals Court Clears Coaches After 26 Students Claim Life-Threatening ‘Punishment’ Injuries

Terrell Teen Arrested on Murder Charge

Lashadion Demar Turner-Allen, 17, was arrested on a charge of murder following an incident that occurred on April 15, 2026. The arrest was made by the Terrell Police Department on the morning of April 16, 2026.According to jail records, Turner-Allen was taken into custody by the Terrell Police Depar...

Kaufman County Authorities Arrest Three for Controlled Substance Delivery and Money Laundering

KAUFMAN — Three individuals were taken into custody early Tuesday morning following an investigation into narcotics distribution and financial crimes. The arrests, involving charges of money laundering and the manufacture or delivery of controlled substances, occurred in the early hours of April 15,...

Individual Arrested on Federal Contract Charge in Kaufman County

Tony Bernard Smith, 41, was arrested by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, according to official law enforcement records. Smith was taken into custody on April 13, 2026, and booked into the local detention facility as authorities processed a charge involving federal oversight.The arrest ...