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Forney · community
What residents are talking about in Forney public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Recent coverage of Forney from local and regional media.
KAUFMAN — A late-night fire at an apartment complex on Hampton Court was brought under control by local emergency crews on Monday, June 8, preventing what could have been a much larger disaster. The Kaufman County 911 Communications Center dispatched Kaufman Fire Department crews to the 100 block of...
As the city continues to see rapid residential and commercial growth, Forney officials are taking steps to bolster the local water infrastructure. The City of Forney Engineering Department has announced a public meeting to discuss the upcoming Northside Elevated Water Supply Tank and Connecting Wate...
Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of FM 741 and Sunnybrook Drive in the Heartland community Friday afternoon following reports of an auto-pedestrian accident involving a juvenile.The Crandall Fire Department, Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, and CareFlite ground emergency med...
Forney residents who have voiced concerns regarding the condition of the landscaped medians along Ranch Road will soon see visible improvements. City officials announced Friday that cleanup efforts are officially underway following a prolonged period of neglect. The Ranch Road infrastructure project...
The Forney Police Department has released its statistical summary for the month of May, highlighting a busy period of law enforcement activity across the rapidly growing city. The data, provided by the department, offers a snapshot of criminal incidents, traffic safety, and community policing effort...
The race to represent Forney residents on the City Council is reaching its conclusion. With early voting now closed, all eyes turn to Election Day on Saturday, June 13, as voters decide between candidates Sarah Salgado and Joseph “Yaz” Yazdanpanahi for the Council Place 4 seat.The runoff election fo...
As Forney continues its rapid transformation from a quiet bedroom community to one of the most sought-after cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the city’s infrastructure is evolving to keep pace. The City of Forney Engineering Department recently hosted a public open house to outline a critic...
The Forney Fire Department released its operational summary for May 2026 this week, providing a detailed look at the scope of emergency services required to keep our growing city safe. According to the report, personnel responded to a total of 722 calls for service throughout the month, ranging from...
The Forney City Council met on August 18 to address a packed agenda, setting the stage for the upcoming fiscal year while greenlighting significant new commercial developments in the Village at Gateway. From tax rate discussions to the expansion of public safety infrastructure, here is what you need...
The Kaufman County Crime Stoppers organization has issued a public request for information regarding two individuals currently wanted for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Authorities are asking residents to come forward if they have any knowledge concerning the whereabo...
Forney’s Flock cameras can identify vehicles, record travel history, and alert police to vehicles on a watchlist. While law enforcement maintains this technology is vital for public safety, privacy advocates warn it creates a powerful infrastructure for monitoring citizens who have never been suspec...
Kaufman County officials have issued an immediate, county-wide burn ban, citing the ongoing threat of wildfires fueled by recent dry conditions. The restriction, which remains in effect until further notice, prohibits all outdoor burning throughout the county to ensure the safety of residents, prope...