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Man reportedly lying on tracks struck, killed by train near downtown Forney
FORNEY, Texas — A man reportedly lying on the train tracks near downtown Forney was struck and killed by a train early Tuesday morning, according to police.
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Community mourning two Kaufman teens tragically killed in vehicle-vs-ATV crash
KAUFMAN, Texas — UPDATE [March 15] — The community continues to mourn the loss of two Kaufman High School teens killed in an ATV-vs-vehicle crash last Friday night.
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As City of Forney touts 'robust' notification system, records reveal deficiencies and gaps in city's ability to mass notify general public of emergencies, tornadoes
FORNEY, Texas — As the City of Forney recently touted it's "robust" emergency notification system, records newly obtained by inForney.com reveal several deficiencies and gaps in the city's ability to mass notify the general public in the event of an emergency or tornado.
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Woman injured after being struck by pickup truck on FM 740
FORNEY, Texas — A woman was injured after being struck by a pickup truck while attempting to cross Farm-to-Market (FM) 740 on Monday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Canton, Mesquite residents win big in Texas Lottery scratch games
MESQUITE, Texas — Canton and Mesquite residents recently won big in separate Texas Lottery scratch ticket games.
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Westbound U.S. Highway 175 to be closed for extended period of time from Bud Stoy to Seagoville due to HAZMAT cleanup
CRANDALL, Texas — Westbound U.S. Highway 175 will be closed for an extended period of time, from Bud Stoy to Seagoville, due to a HAZMAT spill and cleanup, according to the Crandall Police Department.
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Elderly man rescued from Trinity River after being swept away during crash
FORNEY, Texas (Forney Police Department) – On February 27, 2021, at approximately 3:49 p.m., Forney Police and Fire personnel were dispatched to a water rescue emergency at the location of US Hwy 80 at the Trinity River Bridges. A man had called 911 stating he had fallen into the water. He was holding on to a root system and needed help. Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, Kaufman County Pct 2 Constables Office, and CareFlite EMS personnel responded as well.
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Forney and Pekin employees issue letters detailing CM Carson's behavior as city council is set to hear formal grievance tonight
FORNEY, Texas — In letters obtained by inForney.com today, current and former employees detail "systemic, extremely toxic, and poor working conditions" under City of Forney City Manager Anthony "Tony" Carson which, they say, have led to costly employee departures, among other things.
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Forney ISD announces partnership with Kaufman County, Terrell FD to provide drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine location in Forney
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Independent School District has announced a partnership with Kaufman County and the Terrell Fire Department to provide a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine location in the Forney area.
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Terrell native, two-time Super Bowl winner, Darrius Johnson passes at 47
TERRELL, Texas — Terrell native and two-time Super Bowl winner Darrius Johnson has died at the age of 47, family, friends, and former colleagues confirmed Thursday.
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First Baptist Forney announces passing of Senior Pastor Dr. Jimmy Pritchard
FORNEY, Texas — This evening, First Baptist Forney announced the passing of Senior Pastor Dr. Jimmy Pritchard.
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Forney Fire Chief: City manager's reversal of public safety decision an 'alarming inconsistency' in city's response to winter storm
FORNEY, Texas — In a recently obtained letter, Forney Fire Department Chief Derek Briggs says City Manager Tony Carson's reversal of a public safety decision to treat the parking lots of local grocers was an "alarming inconsistency" in the city's response to the winter storm disaster this past week.
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