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Four Forney men busted for drug sales in Windmill Farms
Four men from Forney were arrested on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. in the Windmill Farms Addition in Forney. The men were charged with engaging in organized criminal activity, after an undercover operation by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office revealed that the men were dealing drugs.
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Forney Police Dept: Bank of America robbery update
Official release from the Forney Police Department in regards to the Bank of America robbery.
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A somber ceremony in Kaufman marks National Police Week
On Thursday morning, May 17, 2012, the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office National Police Week Memorial Service was held at the Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center in Kaufman. A dozen local police agencies were on hand to participate in the service. Members of the community and the families of officers and deputies killed in the line of duty were also in attendance.
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Forney's Bank of America robbed by armed gunmen
The Forney Bank of America was robbed at gunpoint on the morning of May 18, 2012. The Bank of America is located at 100 E. US Hwy. 80 at Pinson Road. It was held up by armed gunmen at approximately 10:45 a.m., with the robbers getting away with an undisclosed amount of cash.
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EDC: Forney tax revenue on the rise, update on emergency medical center
The Forney Economic Development Corporation held their monthly meeting on May 17, 2012 and kicked it off with good news, the April sales tax revenue is up 32% from last April. Though EDC Director Kim Buttram described May as a “whirlwind” of activity for the city, the financial growth has been encouraging.
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Forney: Mayor Rozell urges residents to sign up for emergency alert system
Many Forney residents have never heard of Blackboard Connect, but Mayor Darren Rozell would like to change that. The Blackboard system is used by the City of Forney to warn residents of dangerous storms, tornadoes, gas line breaks, and other major emergencies. This system could literally save lives in our community, but only if people sign up for it.
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