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Lane closures expected next week on U.S. Highway 175 to begin SH 34 bypass construction

KAUFMAN, Texas — Weather permitting, the Texas Department of Transportation will begin setting concrete barriers along U.S. Highway 175 which will result in alternating lane closures in both directions.

Plans underway for new 208-acre, 608-lot development south of Forney High School

FORNEY, Texas — A new 208-acre, 608-lot development is proposed along Mustang Creek — west of Farm-to-Market (FM) 741 and south of Forney High School.

Plans underway for new 208-acre, 608-lot development south of Forney High School

Widespread rain, possible snow in the forecast for Kaufman County

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Widespread rain and a slight possibility of a rain and snow mixture are in the forecast for Kaufman County residents going into the weekend.

Widespread rain, possible snow in the forecast for Kaufman County

Public meeting, workshop for input on “Imagine Forney” comprehensive plan

FORNEY, Texas — The City of Forney will hold a public meeting on January 28, 2015, to receive input from the public on their “Imagine Forney” comprehensive plan.

Council advances Gateway Parks, Brooklyn Village developments

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney City Council approved a number of public hearing items which will further the progress of two proposed developments within the city — Gateway Parks and Brooklyn Village.

Wildland fire response courses offered at Mile High Wildfire Academy

FORT DAVIS, Texas (Texas A&M Forest Service) – Emergency responders are invited to hone in their wildland firefighting skills at the 17th annual Mile High Wildfire Academy held at the Fort Davis Fire Department, February 19–22.

Public meeting, workshop for input on “Imagine Forney” comprehensive plan

TxDOT begins U.S. Highway 80 frontage road rehabilitation project

FORNEY, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation has begun the U.S. Highway 80 frontage and ramp rehabilitation project spanning from Farm-to-Market (FM) 460 to Spur 557.

Multiple wrecks slowing traffic on U.S. Highway 80

Multiple wrecks slowing traffic on U.S. Highway 80

FORNEY, Texas — Under heavy fog Tuesday morning, multiple accidents slowed traffic in both directions on U.S. Highway 80 near FM 460.