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Forney's Gateway Bridge opens

FORNEY, Texas – The Gateway Bridge opened to the public for the first time on June 28, 2014, with access to the bridge from the U.S. Highway 80 service roads. The highway exit and entrance ramps for the bridge opened earlier this morning.

Forney woman claims $1 milllion Powerball prize purchased at local gas station

Forney woman claims $1 milllion Powerball prize purchased at local gas station

FORNEY, Texas – A Forney woman claimed a $1 million Powerball second-tier prize after purchasing a ticket at Scotties Exxon gas station, formerly Settlers, at 431 Pinson Avenue in Forney, Texas.

Chief: Crandall Fire Department settles on fraudulent loans

CRANDALL, Texas – The Crandall Fire Department (CFD) recently settled its remaining fraudulent loan with American National Bank in Crandall, Texas, which was allegedly taken without the departments knowledge by one of its own, according to CFD Chief Allen Cousins.

Well-respected Fort Worth surgeon remembered after fatal accident Saturday morning on I-20

Well-respected Fort Worth surgeon remembered after fatal accident Saturday morning on I-20

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – A well-respected Fort Worth surgeon has been identified as the man killed in a tragic accident on Saturday morning, June 21, 2014, on I-20 in Kaufman County.

Community supports College Mound VFD board member with benefit breakfast

Community supports College Mound VFD board member with benefit breakfast

COLLEGE MOUND, Texas – The College Mound Volunteer Fire Department held a benefit breakfast and open house on Saturday morning, June 21, 2014, to raise funds for one its own battling cancer.

Texas flag flown at Texas Capitol in honor of Emily's Monkeys

Overnight fatal accident at Spur 557 and U.S. Highway 80 claims the life of Forney man

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – Two vehicles collided overnight on a highway frontage road near Terrell, Texas, causing one vehicle to roll several times and the other vehicle to catch fire – killing its driver, according to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Kyle Bradford.

Autistic child found deceased after being reported missing

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – A 5-year-old autistic child was found deceased a short time after being reported missing by his family, according to Kaufman County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Fred Klingelberger.

Texas flag flown at Texas Capitol in honor of Emily's Monkeys

FORNEY, Texas – The Texas state flag was flown over the Texas Capitol building in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 2014, in honor of 8-year-old Forney resident Emily Hough and her organization, Emily's Monkeys.