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Forney City Council approves settlement in Pate Transportation lawsuit

The Forney City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night, March 19, at the Forney City Council Meeting to settle the lawsuit by Pate Transportation and its subsidiary company, Forney Roadbuilders, against the City of Forney.

Caregiver education and support groups at Layden Senior Citizens' Center of Forney

Caregiver education and support groups at Layden Senior Citizens' Center of Forney

The Layden Senior Center began offering caregiver education and support groups for caregivers. The educational classes and support groups will be held on the last Monday of each month at the Layden Senior Center in Forney, Texas.

Jackknifed tractor-trailer completely closes eastbound US Hwy 80 near FM 460

Both lanes of eastbound traffic on US Hwy 80 are closed just past FM 460 due to an accident involving a jackknifed 18-wheeler. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, March 19, and the Forney Fire Department estimated the roadway will re-open around 10:40 a.m.

Jackknifed tractor-trailer completely closes eastbound US Hwy 80 near FM 460

Kaufman County Clerk’s office offers new free Fraud Guard

Kaufman County Clerk’s office offers new free Fraud Guard

The Kaufman County Clerk’s office is offering a new service they hope will prevent property fraud, an issue that is seemingly growing every day. Fraud Guard, the alert notification system, will be available for free through the County Clerk’s office. FBI.gov has Texas listed as one of the top 10 states for mortgage fraud.

Hasse murder sparks courthouse security discussions and new advisory board

The murder of Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse near the Kaufman County Courthouse on January 31, has sparked security discussions by the Commissioners' Court. The Kaufman County Commissioners' Court has appointed members to serve on the Citizens Facility Advisory Committee.

Hasse murder sparks courthouse security discussions and new advisory board

Forney Family Dentistry holding Smiles of Grace Spring Event, free dental care for lucky winner

The Forney Family Dentistry team always seems to find ways to give back to the community. Just last Fall they held a Smiles of Grace Event which provided free dental work to many area residents in need of help. The business is ready to help again, but this time they are asking for the public to assist them by nominating one person for up to $6,000 in free dental work.

Forney Fire Department responds to controlled burn near North Forney High School

Forney Fire Department responds to controlled burn near North Forney High School

The Forney Fire Department responded to a controlled pasture burn on ranch land just north of North Forney High School and the Windmill Farms housing development earlier today, March 13, at approximately 1:30 p.m. The Fire Department was called out to the controlled burn because a section of the fire, near a structure and home on the property, began to burn out of control.