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Helms Trail at CR 212 reopened after 18-wheeler mishap

FORNEY, Texas — Helms Trail is closed in both directions at County Road 212 due to an 18-wheeler mishap. The road remains closed to north and south traffic as of 7:15 p.m.

East Malloy Bridge Road rollover accident

East Malloy Bridge Road rollover accident

SEAGOVILLE, Texas — Several police and fire agencies responded to East Malloy Bridge Road after receiving a 911 call just before 11 a.m. about an overturned car in a field near the Forney fire district and Seagoville city limits.

Construction crews expected to work into night at Park Trails newest phase

FORNEY, Texas — Construction crews are expected to work late tonight and possibly Saturday night to pour concrete in the Park Trails subdivision where work in the subdivision’s latest phase is in full swing.

No injuries after vehicle strikes bridge guardrail on highway

FORNEY, Texas — No injuries were reported after a driver struck a bridge guardrail on U.S. Highway 80 on Thursday afternoon, October 30, 2014.

Veterans Day ceremony, Turkey Trax Auto Show set for Nov. 8-9

Stage 3 watering restrictions to go back into effect November 1

Veterans Day ceremony, Turkey Trax Auto Show set for Nov. 8-9

FORNEY, Texas — This year’s annual Veterans Day ceremony and the Turkey Trax Auto Show will be held on two different days, Saturday, November 8, 2014, and Sunday, November 9, 2014, respectively.

One airlifted to hospital after reported accidental shooting

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A female was taken by air ambulance after a reported accidental shooting this morning on County Road (CR) 122 in Kaufman County.

No injuries after vehicle strikes bridge guardrail on highway

Stage 3 watering restrictions to go back into effect November 1

FORNEY, Texas — Stage 3 watering restrictions will go back into effect on November 1, 2014, and remain in effect until March 31, 2015, for North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) customers which includes Forney and its commercial, residential, and wholesale customers.

2014 Unity Bowl Parade set for November 1, slight change in route

FORNEY, Texas — Approximately 125 floats are expected at this year’s third annual Unity Bowl Parade which is scheduled for this Saturday, November 1, 2014.