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The Forney High School Student Council participates in Souper Bowl of Caring, donates to Forney Food Pantry

FORNEY, Texas (Forney High School Student Council, Advisor Phillip Jenkins) — Souper Bowl of Caring changes the game. Since 1990, young people have been leading the charge and inspiring others to collect dollars and food weeks leading up to the Big Game.

Forney PD Citizens Police Academy accepting applications through Feb. 3

Forney PD Citizens Police Academy accepting applications through Feb. 3

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Police Department is accepting applications through Friday, February 3, 2017, for their 2017 Citizens Police Academy — a 12-week course offering a unique insight into the department.

Horse racing tracks operating in Kaufman County put on notice

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Three known horse racing tracks have been put on notice by county and law enforcement officials after the Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved new fees and permitting applications for their events.

Horse racing tracks operating in Kaufman County put on notice

Man held on $250,000 bond for aggravated assault of off-duty UTD officer in Forney theft incident

FORNEY, Texas — A 43-year-old man was arrested over the weekend for an aggravated assault of an off-duty University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) police officer during an alleged theft incident at Lowes in Forney.

Interstate 20 reopenes following multi-vehicle crash, large fuel spill, and hours-long closure

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Interstate 20 in eastern Kaufman County has reopened Monday evening after a multi-vehicle crash caused a large fuel spill and an approximate eight-hour closure.

Man held on $250,000 bond for aggravated assault of off-duty UTD officer in Forney theft incident

Interstate 20 reopenes following multi-vehicle crash, large fuel spill, and hours-long closure

Forney City Manager Fisher updates council on upcoming developments, projects

FORNEY, Texas — In an update to the Forney City Council earlier this month, City Manager James Fisher discussed, among other things, upcoming developments, projects, and an ever-growing city government.

Canton Driver License Office to temporarily close for renovations, Feb. 2

Community in mourning after crash claims the life of Crandall Middle School student

HEARTLAND, Texas — The Crandall and Heartland communities are in mourning after a tragic crash on Thursday afternoon claimed the life of a 14-year-old Crandall Middle School student.