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Wounded Warrior: Forney soldier adjusts to life after war

When Army National Guard Sergeant Kevin Bowden was handed the keys to a beautiful home in Forney's Diamond Creek neighborhood in July of 2012, it changed his family's life. The Bank of America and the Wounded Warriors Support Foundation purchased the home for the Bowden family. Though there is no fairy tale ending just yet for the Bowden's, there is still a chance for it to happen.

Funeral services scheduled for slain Kaufman County ADA Mark Hasse

Funeral services have been planned for Mark Hasse, 57, the Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney who was attacked and murdered last week. The funeral services will be held at Terrell ISD's Performing Arts Center at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9. TISD's PAC is located at 400 Poetry Road in Terrell, Texas.

Rigorous training for recruits who applied for 6 open positions at Forney Fire Department

The Forney Fire Department plans to hire six additional firefighters thanks to a federal grant from FEMA's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. In December 2012, the Forney Fire Department was awarded the $739,000 grant and is required to fill those positions in 90 days.

Rigorous training for recruits who applied for 6 open positions at Forney Fire Department

Additional U.S. Highway 80 closures over the weekend in Forney

Along with the planned U.S. Highway 80 closures near the Gateway Bridge in Forney, TxDOT will have one lane closed on westbound Highway 80 near FM 460 for bridge rail repair.

Additional U.S. Highway 80 closures over the weekend in Forney

Gateway Bridge beams to be set in place this weekend resulting in Highway 80 closures

The Texas Department of Transportation plans to close all lanes of U.S. Highway 80 in Forney beginning on Friday night, February 1st, and lasting until Sunday morning, February 3rd. TxDOT stated they would work in conjunction with Haydon Building Corporation to set bridge beams over U.S. Highway 80 for the new Gateway Bridge, formally the Forney Bridge.

Gateway Bridge beams to be set in place this weekend resulting in Highway 80 closures

Dallas Mavericks Dancers hosting third annual dance camp for kids

Dallas Mavericks Dancers hosting third annual dance camp for kids

The Dallas Mavericks Dancers will host their third annual Dance Camp on Saturday, March 9th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 5 and up. It's an opportunity for kids to work with the outstanding Mavs dancers to gain experience and have a day of dance fun.

Fuel tanker overturns on US Highway 80 in Forney causing hours of delays

On Sunday night, January 27, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a 7,500 gallon tanker truck overturned on westbound US Highway 80. The 18-wheeler overturned while making the left curve just before the FM 460 on-ramp at the Knox fueling station.

Fuel tanker overturns on US Highway 80 in Forney causing hours of delays