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Forney's Smith Elementary School electrical fire leads to evacuation of students

The Forney ISD released information about an incident that occurred at Smith Elementary School on Wednesday morning, January 9, 2013. Margaret Taylor Smith Elementary is located near Mason Boulevard and FM 548. According to Larry Coker, the situation was caused by an “emergency light in the front office at the school” that had a short and began smoking.

Forney City Council thinks smoking ban is too broad, asks for revisions to ordinance

Forney City Council agenda includes possible smoking ordinance

Forney City Council agenda includes possible smoking ordinance

The next Forney City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night, January 8, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. and will include discussion and possible approval of a smoking ordinance in the City of Forney. The council previously discussed a possible smoking ordinance on May 1, 2012, and requested that the city's attorney write a proposed smoking ordinance for review.

Forney Fire Department performs water rescue in East Fork Trinity River

On Thursday, January 3, 2013, the Forney Fire Department responded to an 8:55 a.m. call regarding a vehicle in the East Fork Trinity River off of the Highway 80 service road. A van with a male adult driver ended up in the river south of HWY 80 between Lawson Road and FM 460, and was still inside the van when firefighters arrived on scene.

Forney Fire Department performs water rescue in East Fork Trinity River

A look back at Forney's top stories of 2012

The Forney community experienced an array of good news and bad news this year, and inForney.com was there to cover each of these stories. From the devastating tornado that struck in April, to the loss of lives from accidents and illness, to the heartwarming story of an injured Vet being given a new home, our town and residents showed resiliency, compassion, and generosity. Here are our top Forney stories for 2012.

Forney Lions Club Angel Tree: Huge success for generous community

Christmas 2012: Forney gets first white Christmas in 86 years

The snowfall that came through North Texas on Christmas Day 2012 was the first Christmas Day snow in the Dallas area since 1926. Forney received about an inch and a half of rain fall, and an inch of snow as the temperatures dropped. For many, it was the first white Christmas they have ever experienced. In 2009 we received snowfall on Christmas Eve, but Christmas Day was dry.

Forney Lions Club Angel Tree: Huge success for generous community

The Forney Lions Club's 2012 Angel Tree project helped nearly 200 kids and 90 families this Christmas. Those families received toys, clothes, and food to help them through the holidays. The project was completed on December 16 thanks to the generous nature of local businesses, residents, and organizations.

Christmas 2012: Forney gets first white Christmas in 86 years

Kaufman County gets disaster declaration, farmers eligible for aid

Steve Howie of the Kaufman County Office of Emergency Management was contacted by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture via Governor Rick Perry, regarding a disaster declaration due to drought conditions in Kaufman County.