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Kaufman District Attorney Erleigh Wiley to be Honored with Living Legend Award by Dallas Bar Association
The Dallas Bar Association has announced that Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Wiley has been awarded their living legend award for legal excellence. The living legend award highlights attorneys in the Dallas area that have excelled in their legal career. This esteemed award acknowledges the recipient by interviewing them and having their legacy part of Dallas Bar Association history. It is given to lawyers who represent living legacy of greatness.
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Kaufman Agile Cold Storage Ground Breaking on 122k Sq Ft Cold Storage, Hiring for 70+ Jobs 2nd Half of 2025
Kaufman, TX - A new critical infrastructure facility is coming to Kaufman. Atlanta, GA-based Agile Cold Storage, LLC broke ground on a cold storage warehouse in Kaufman (just east of Dallas, TX for our out of area readers) yesterday, January 23rd. Agile invests in state-of-the-art temperature-controlled warehouses throughout North America. Combining modern buildings, automation, and systems with a family culture, Agile has built a reputation as a superior service provider. The new 122,949 square foot multi-temp facility in Kaufman, TX is targeted to open at the end of this year. Agile plans to invest $61 million and bring over 70 jobs to support the domestic, export, and import markets.
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Architectural Review Board to Consider Changes to Historic Church at 413 S. Bois d’Arc
Forney, TX - the Architectural Review Board (ARB) will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a certificate of appropriateness for significant exterior changes to the Firehouse Church located at 413 S. Bois d’Arc Street/107 E. Brooks Street. The proposal comes from Senior Pastor Stephen McKay and aims to enhance the church's exterior while adhering to the Historic Overlay Zone district regulations.
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Meraki Subdivision To Begin 406 of 2,700 Homes in New Forney Master Planned Community on FM 548 North of 80
Forney, TX – A new 2,700 home master community is now funded off FM 548 North of Hwy 80. First Continental, a Houston-based lending company that specializes in residential lot acquisition and development financing, announces the closing of a $45 million loan for Tellus Group, a real estate investment firm focused on master-planned communities and mixed-use land development.
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Terrell Dementia Care Workshop Offers Transformative Skills for Caregivers
Terrell, TX - A four-part workshop is being offered in Terrell, aimed at enhancing dementia care through hands-on training and proven techniques. Led by certified dementia care professional Isabel Maria, the workshop is designed to equip caregivers with the skills needed to create a positive, supportive environment for those living with dementia, while also promoting self-care for the caregivers themselves.
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Register for Youth Baseball/Softball Deadline Sunday Jan 26th
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Loaded Forney City Council Meeting Agenda on January 21st
The upcoming Forney City Council meeting on January 21st promises to be a significant one, featuring a total of 13 items for vote, including several high-profile developments like Costco, Wayfare, 3 Forney ISD Improvements and the Forney Marketplace Buildings. Here’s a breakdown of each item on the agenda:
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Forney City Council to Review Development Plans for Forney Marketplace Lot 2E
FORNEY, Texas — At the upcoming city council meeting on January 21, 2025, local officials will discuss a significant development project at Forney Marketplace. The council will consider a site plan for Lot 2E of the marketplace, which is situated north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Marketplace Boulevard.
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Forney City Council to Review Development Plans for Forney Marketplace Lot 2A
FORNEY, TX – The Forney City Council is set to meet on Tuesday evening to discuss significant development plans for Forney Marketplace Lot 2A, a location poised for a new multitenant retail building. The meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Annex, will feature a proposal that has already garnered the backing of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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Costco Final Plat Vote Before Forney City Council Jan 21st
FORNEY, Texas – The City Council will convene on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a pivotal agenda item regarding the proposed Costco development at the corner of U.S. Highway 80 and FM 460. The meeting will take place in the City Hall Annex/Council Chambers, located at 101 E. Main Street.
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Forney City Council Set to Address Controversial Wayfare Addition During Upcoming Meeting
FORNEY, TEXAS – The Forney City Council is poised to deliberate on a contentious proposal that seeks to convert 50 acres of land in the Wayfare Addition from single-family residential (SFR) to multi-family residential (MFR) use during its upcoming regular meeting on January 21 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the City Hall Annex located at 101 E. Main Street.
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Burlington to Open a New 22,000 Sq Ft Store at Village at Gateway, Expected to Welcome Shoppers by Early 2026
Forney, TX - Burlington is set to enhance the shopping landscape in Forney with a new store scheduled to open its doors at the Village at Gateway. Spanning an impressive 22,000 square feet, the retail space will be located at 11610 West US Highway 80, Suite C, and is anticipated to be completed by January 2026.
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