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Forney Community Band Opens Summer Season Looking for Local Musicians

Forney Community Band Opens Summer Season Looking for Local Musicians

April 28, 2025 Read More
Sheriff Beavers Makes the Case for Prop A: A Plan for Safer Communities

Sheriff Beavers Makes the Case for Prop A: A Plan for Safer Communities

Proposition A – Sheriff Bryan Beavers Answers Your Questions

April 27, 2025 Read More
Raw Power Rising: Daymond Patterson Is Training the Next Generation of Greatness in Forney

Raw Power Rising: Daymond Patterson Is Training the Next Generation of Greatness in Forney

FORNEY, TX — In a town that celebrates grit, hustle, and community, few embody those values like Daymond Patterson. A former Division I football standout turned entrepreneurial powerhouse, Patterson is the founder of The Raw Power Team (TRPT)—an elite training company based in Forney that is transforming young athletes into champions, both on and off the field.

April 26, 2025 Read More
Forney Animal Shelter Pet of the Week - LILLIANA

Forney Animal Shelter Pet of the Week - LILLIANA

 

April 26, 2025 Read More
Forney Lady Rabbits Capture Historic Honors in Record-Setting Soccer Season

Forney Lady Rabbits Capture Historic Honors in Record-Setting Soccer Season

FORNEY, Texas — A season for the ages results in multiple awards for excellence. The Forney Lady Rabbits soccer team delivered a historic 2025 campaign, rewriting the program’s record books and establishing themselves among the state's elite. With an electric 23-2 finish and a march to the state semifinals, the Lady Rabbits showcased a brand of soccer built on speed, grit, and undeniable talent.

April 26, 2025 Read More
Early Voting Totals Shows Low Voter Turnout

Early Voting Totals Shows Low Voter Turnout

Early voting for Kaufman County’s May 3, 2025, Joint Election began on April 22 — but turnout during the first two days has been modest, with only 895 total ballots cast across the county. The highest participation came from Terrell, which recorded 423 votes, while Forney followed with 179 votes. At the other end of the spectrum, Post Oak Bend saw the fewest voters so far, with just 3 ballots cast.

April 25, 2025 Read More
Kaufman County Appoints New ESD #6 Board President and Member

Kaufman County Appoints New ESD #6 Board President and Member

Kaufman County, TX - Kaufman County Judge Jackie Allen recently approved the appointment of Mario Luna as the new President of the Kaufman County Emergency Services District (ESD) #6 Board. Commissioner Luna, who has served on the ESD #6 Board for the past two years, steps into the leadership role following the passing of longtime Board President Ed Wilson. Mr. Wilson served the district with distinction for 23 years.

April 23, 2025 Read More
Tokyo Harbor Hibachi Review – By The Forney Foodie

Tokyo Harbor Hibachi Review – By The Forney Foodie

Ah, hibachi night—the sacred ritual of meat, fire, and mild social discomfort. My family and I moseyed into Tokyo Harbor around 8 p.m. on a Friday night, and within moments we were seated at a hibachi table with a couple clearly in the midst of a date night. Nothing quite kills romance like watching a dad threaten to take away Roblox while a toddler tries to stab a shrimp with chopsticks. But I digress.

April 23, 2025 Read More
Juvenile Crime on the Rise in Kaufman County: A Judge’s Perspective

Juvenile Crime on the Rise in Kaufman County: A Judge’s Perspective

Kaufman County, TX — As Kaufman County’s population grows, so too does the complexity and severity of juvenile crime. Kaufman County Court at Law Judge Joseph Russell knows the community is seeing a troubling increase in serious juvenile offenses involving firearms, drugs, and gang-related violence.

April 22, 2025 Read More
Texas Senate Approves Bill Requiring Child Support from Conception

Texas Senate Approves Bill Requiring Child Support from Conception

April 16, 2025 — Austin, TX

April 16, 2025 Read More
Texas AG Targets Transgender Healthcare in Kaufman County Lawsuit

Texas AG Targets Transgender Healthcare in Kaufman County Lawsuit

KAUFMAN, Texas — April 13, 2025

April 14, 2025 Read More
Kaufman County Housing Market Heats Up in March 2025

Kaufman County Housing Market Heats Up in March 2025

KAUFMAN COUNTY, TX — The Kaufman County housing market is showing signs of renewed activity and buyer interest as we head into the spring season, with fresh data from Rocket Homes revealing notable shifts in pricing, inventory, and selling speed.

April 12, 2025 Read More