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Stay Safe and Sober: Increased Traffic Enforcement on New Year’s Eve
Kaufman County, TX – As the clock ticks down to 2025, local and state law enforcement agencies are ramping up efforts to ensure a safe New Year’s Eve for all residents. The Forney and East DFW areas will see intensified traffic enforcement on major roadways, including I-20 and Hwy 80, as part of a comprehensive initiative aimed at reducing impaired driving incidents.
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Rowlett Lakeview Pkwy (Hwy 66) Cleared After Overnight Accident
Rowlett, TX – An overnight motor vehicle accident caused significant disruptions on Lakeview Parkway (Highway 66) at Harborside Street, but as of 3:05 AM, the roadway has been cleared and is now open to traffic.
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No Fireworks in Forney City Limits This New Year’s Eve
Forney, TX – As the New Year approaches, city officials in Forney are reminding residents that the use of fireworks within city limits is strictly prohibited. This regulation is part of the city's ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and maintain a peaceful environment during the holiday celebrations.
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Downtown Forney to Close for New Year's Eve Celebrations
In anticipation of the New Year's Eve Ball Drop event, Downtown Forney will close to through traffic beginning at 6:00 AM on Tuesday, December 31st. This closure includes key areas such as Bois D'Arc and Main Street. However, morning parking will remain accessible for patrons visiting businesses along E. Main Street. Attendees are encouraged to plan accordingly and arrive early to enjoy the festivities.
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New Texas Laws In Effect January 1, 2025
FORNEY - As soon as the clock strikes midnight, Texas has several laws that will take effect. Here’s what you need to know ahead of 2025.
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Kaufman County to Host First Cleanup Event of 2025 on January 4
Kaufman County is set to kick off its 2025 Cleanup and Collection Events for residents on January 4, from 8 AM to 4 PM. The event will take place at the Kaufman Convenience Station, located at 701 Alton Street in Kaufman.
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Wayfare Addition Seeks Approval to Convert 50 Acres from Single-Family to Multi-Family Development
FORNEY, TX – In a pivotal move for the city’s burgeoning development landscape, Langan Engineering will present a request to the Forney Planning and Zoning Commission on January 2, 2025, seeking approval for the conversion of a 50.786-acre property from its current use as a single-family residence to a hybrid multi-family development named Wayfare at Forney Addition.
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Forney Costco Site Plans Published
FORNEY, TX – As the city gears up for its first Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of the new year, all eyes are on a significant development proposal that could reshape the retail landscape in Forney. The meeting, scheduled for January 2, 2025, will feature a public hearing and a consent item concerning the final plat approval for a new Costco store, to be located north of U.S. Highway 80 and east of F.M. 460.
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Forney Planning and Zoning Meeting Set to Review Signature Professional Center Development
Forney, TX - The upcoming Planning and Zoning Meeting on January 2, 2025, will focus on a significant retail development proposal for the Signature Professional Center, located east of the intersection of Buffalo Street and Pinson Road. Property owner Glen Gilani has submitted a request for approval of the site plan, which aims to establish a professional office complex on a currently vacant 1.017-acre lot.
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🔥🎆 BOOM or BUST in Kaufman County: The Wild World of Fireworks Misuse 🎆🔥
Listen up, you pyromaniacs! Think you can light up the sky and still be a law-abiding citizen? Think again! In Kaufman County, misuse of fireworks can send you straight to the slammer! Here’s the lowdown:
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