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Forney Fire Department stands guard for fallen brothers in West, Texas

A solemn tradition, a calling, and an honor. Members of the Forney Fire Department participated in the honor guard duties to stand vigil alongside their fallen brothers who lost their lives in the explosion in West, Texas.

Kaufman County: Prosecutor, former interim DA resigns and new judge sworn in

Kaufman County: Prosecutor, former interim DA resigns and new judge sworn in

Kaufman County prosecutor Brandi Fernandez resigned from her post at the District Attorney's office on Monday, April 29.

Female teacher at Terrell High School remains under investigation

On April 19, a female teacher at Terrell High School was placed on administrative leave for inappropriate communication with students. On Friday, April 26, a district spokeswoman said that teacher is still under investigation and could not comment on whether or not criminal charges have been filed, citing the ongoing investigation.

Gunman killed in shootout with police in Kaufman County, another arrested

A gunman was killed after being involved in a shootout with Kaufman County Sheriff's Office deputies and DPS state troopers. According to the Sheriff's Office, they received a call around 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning, April 27, of an individual with a gun, shooting, and making threats to residents.

Persisting drought conditions will elevate water restrictions in Kaufman County

During a visit to the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Jeremy Mazur, the Director of Governmental Relations for the Texas Water Board, spoke with visiting members of the 2013 Leadership Forney class. Mazur warned that the 2011 Texas drought is still taking its toll on the state and 99 percent of the state is still currently in drought.

Persisting drought conditions will elevate water restrictions in Kaufman County

Kaufman County: Judge Wiley becomes District Attorney Wiley in swearing-in ceremony

On April 22, 2013, Erleigh Norville Wiley was sworn in as the new Kaufman County District Attorney. Wiley's previous position had been as a Judge in the County Court at Law in Kaufman. She served in that position for 10 years before her appointment by Governor Perry as the new D.A. She also spent 14 years as a Supervising Attorney in the Juvenile Division for the Dallas County D.A.'s Office.

Kaufman County: Judge Wiley becomes District Attorney Wiley in swearing-in ceremony

Forney ISD Superintendent: Claim against former audit company “resolved”

Updated April 23, 10:30 p.m. The Forney Independent School District (FISD) found itself in financial turmoil in early 2011 after receiving a letter from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that outlined severe funding discrepancies. The FISD had been overfunded $13.6 million based on attendance estimates.

Meet the Candidate night at Forney High School April 25

Forney’s Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a “Meet the Candidate” forum at the Forney High School cafeteria on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. and doors will open at 6:15 p.m. The forum is open to anyone from the public and provided by the Chamber for free.

W. Herbert Hunt speaks to the 2013 Leadership Forney graduating class