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Not Just Forney: Republican Election Expert's Data Shows What Was Behind Texas Blue Wave

Democratic Surge Turns Kaufman County’s Republican Strongholds Into Close Contests

Democrats win first Kaufman County races this century, flipping two Precinct 2 offices

FORNEY, Texas — In a historic shift for Kaufman County politics, Democrats secured their first local election victories of the 21st century on Tuesday. Shree Henderson and Marcus Henderson successfully unseated Republican incumbents in two key Precinct 2 races, marking a significant breakthrough for...

Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Arrests 19-Year-Old on Sexual Assault Charge

Joseph Omar Valdez, 19, was arrested by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, October 29, 2026, on a charge of sexual assault of a child. According to official jail records, the arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office in connection with an incident reported on the same day....

Local Blood Drive Aims to Bolster Regional Supply This Saturday

Forney residents have an opportunity to support regional healthcare needs this weekend as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts a community blood drive. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will take place in the church gymnasium located at 8200 ...

Tragedy in Van Zandt County: Mother and Four Children Die in Overnight House Fire

A quiet neighborhood near the intersection of Van Zandt County Road 4127 and 4128 was shattered early Wednesday morning when a residential fire claimed the lives of a mother and her four young children. The incident has left the surrounding community in shock as authorities work to piece together th...

Kaufman County Resident Arrested on Burglary and Theft Charges

Cheri Kerley, 45, of Kaufman, was arrested on October 17, 2026, on charges of burglary of a building and theft of materials, according to jail records. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office.Kerley was booked into the Kaufman County jail at 11:49 a.m. following the alleged incide...

Kaufman County Early Voting Begins! How to Vote and Where

Local Woman Taken into Custody Following Multiple Charges

Madison Rae Alexander, 26, was arrested on October 10, 2026, on charges of cruelty to non-livestock animals, driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or greater, and resisting arrest, search, or transport. The arrest was made by the Constable’s Office Precinct 2 Forney at...

Finding a Forever Home: Meet Gretchen, the Forney Animal Shelter’s Resident Sweetheart

For those looking to add a loyal and affectionate member to their family, the Forney Animal Shelter has introduced its Animal of the Week: a nine-year-old dog named Gretchen who is currently waiting for her forever home. Gretchen’s recent history is one of resilience. When she arrived at the shelter...

Forney Residents Urged to Clear Medicine Cabinets for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Forney residents have an opportunity to safely dispose of expired or unwanted medications this weekend. The Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The event serves as a proactive measure to reduce the risk of medication ...

Appellate Court Upholds Life Sentence for Forney Ambush Killer