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South Chestnut Street railroad crossing to be closed

South Chestnut Street railroad crossing to be closed

FORNEY, Texas — The South Chestnut Street railroad crossing is schedule to be closed on Monday, May 9, 2016, at 9 a.m., according to the City of Forney.

Forney City Council begins city manager, city attorney selection process

Forney City Council begins city manager, city attorney selection process

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney City Council began the city manager and city attorney selection process on Tuesday night.

Reverend Monsignor Glenn “Duffy” Gardner passes away

Commissioners’ Court approves funding for budgeted pay increase for sheriff’s department

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court last week approved funding for a budgeted pay increase for the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office.

Reverend Monsignor Glenn “Duffy” Gardner passes away

FORNEY, Texas — Reverend Monsignor Glenn “Duffy” Gardner of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church passed away yesterday, May 3, 2016.

College Mound Volunteer Fire Department receives $20,000 grant

Process to add ‘In God We Trust’ to City of Forney vehicles has begun

Process to add ‘In God We Trust’ to City of Forney vehicles has begun

FORNEY, Texas — The process to add the motto ‘In God We Trust’ to City of Forney vehicles has begun in a ceremony held Tuesday morning.

College Mound Volunteer Fire Department receives $20,000 grant

TERRELL, Texas (Texas A&M Forest Service) — Texas A&M Forest Service recently awarded College Mound Volunteer Fire Department a $20,000 grant to purchase a new slip-on unit, through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Grant Program.

Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Kaufman County until 5 a.m.