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Kaufman Man Arrested For Failure To Register As a Sex Offender

Mabank Police Arrest 20-Year-Old on Indecency By Exposure

Ayden Michael Liles, 20, was arrested on July 24, 2026, on a charge of indecency with a child by exposure. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation initiated by the Mabank Police Department.According to jail records, Liles was taken into custody and booke...

Forney Man Arrested on Fraud and Drug Possession Charges

Hadrian Muma Mumpuku, 39, of Forney was arrested by the Forney Police Department on charges of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and possession of a controlled substance. According to official arrest records, the suspect was taken into custody on July 21, 2026, and booked into ...

Gear Up for the Diamond: Forney Rec Sports Registration Deadline Approaching

The sounds of summer are beginning to fade, but the action is just heating up for our local student-athletes! Forney Parks and Recreation is reminding families that the clock is ticking to secure a spot in the upcoming Baseball, Softball, and Coed T-Ball seasons. Whether your child is stepping up to...

Forney ISD Invites Community to Welcome Students Back with Chalk the Walk Event

As the summer break draws to a close, Forney Independent School District is preparing to welcome students back to the classroom with a community-wide initiative. The district has announced its annual Chalk the Walk event, inviting students, parents, and local residents to help set a positive tone fo...

Appeals court upholds 5-year sentence in Kaufman County .264 DWI case

Forney Animal Shelter Faces Critical Capacity Crisis Ahead of Community Event

The Forney Animal Shelter has issued a code red alert as the facility grapples with a critical capacity crisis. With the shelter nearing its limits, staff members are working to find permanent homes for a growing population of animals. In an effort to connect these pets with local families, the shel...

Kaufman Police Arrest Local Woman on Felony Charges

Morgan Derae Beatty, 30, was arrested by the Kaufman Police Department on the evening of June 30, 2026. Beatty, who is currently being held at the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from an incident originally recorded on May 4, 2026.Beatty was ta...

Texas DPS Arrests 44-Year-Old Man Following Out-of-State Warrant

Hector Armando Palacios, 44, was arrested on June 27, 2026, on a charge of child molesting. The arrest was made by the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) at approximately 12:30 p.m.According to jail records provided by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, Palacios was taken into custody follo...

Forney Resident Arrested Following Multiple Charges

Stephen Austin Delay, 30, of Forney was arrested by the Forney Police Department on June 29, 2026, on charges of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair, a felony offense. The arrest occurred following a series of incidents that resulted in multiple charges being fi...

Forney Man Faces Serious Felony Charges Following Arrest

De Kelvous Travia Lloyd, 21, was arrested by the Forney Police Department on June 26, 2026, on charges of aggravated kidnapping resulting in bodily injury. The arrest follows an investigation into incidents occurring on June 25, 2026, which led to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges being filed ...

Forney Firefighters Honored for Compassion During Medical Emergency

Two members of the Forney Fire Department recently received formal recognition for their actions during a high-stress medical call. Firefighters Cooper Brown and Jacob Ralston were presented with Letters of Commendation this week, honoring their professional conduct and the empathy they displayed wh...