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Forney Brookshire’s participating in “Souper Bowl of Caring” Food Drive

Free Storm Spotter Training program coming to Kaufman County in February

**UPDATED 2/4 at 6:42 p.m.** Mark Fox, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Fort Worth National Weather Service Office, released information about an upcoming SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training program being held at the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. It's a unique opportunity for local residents to learn how to spot potential severe weather.

Forney trash collection rates to increase beginning in February

Forney Brookshire’s participating in “Souper Bowl of Caring” Food Drive

The Forney Brookeshire’s location will be participating in the 2013 “Souper Bowl of Caring” Food Drive. The food drive will run through the NFL Super Bowl weekend on February 3, 2013.

Free Storm Spotter Training program coming to Kaufman County in February

Forney trash collection rates to increase beginning in February

On January 22, the Forney City Council voted to approve a commercial and residential rate adjustment for solid waste collection from the Community Waste Disposal (CWD). CWD has kept their rates the same for two years, but requested an adjustment due to their increase in costs of doing business. Fuel prices were a major part of their request to adjust the rates.

Kaufman County Clerk's office awarded 5 Star Award

Kaufman County Clerk's office awarded 5 Star Award

The Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit has named the Kaufman County Clerk's office as a recipient of the 2012 Five Star Award for Local Registrars. The Kaufman County Clerk's office is among 49 local registrars in the entire State of Texas to receive this award.

Expected delays on eastbound US Highway 80 in Forney at FM 548

Expected delays on eastbound US Highway 80 in Forney at FM 548

Eastbound US Highway 80 travelers should expect delays this week as TxDOT crews work on repairs near the newly constructed HWY 80/FM 548 overpass bridge. According to TxDOT, they will be repairing the “bridge approach.”

Motorcycle accident claims the life of Forney postal worker

A motorcycle accident in Quinlan took the life of a Forney post office employee on Saturday, January 19, 2013. The accident occurred around 1:45 p.m. on SH 276 near 751. The victim, Doris Fitzgerald, was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by her husband Daniel Fitzgerald.

Forney ISD Board votes unanimously on new security measures

The Forney Independent School District's Board members met in closed executive session during Monday night's, January 14, School Board meeting to discuss campus security.