Road to Glory: Forney Lady Jackrabbits Set for UIL 6A State Championship Showdown

The Forney March 2026 Housing Report- Market Cools Off, Rents and Sales Prices Fall

Forney Police Assist in Arrest of Fort Worth Aggravated Assault Suspect

Yahaneisha Camille Taylor, 34, of Forney, was arrested on April 4, 2026, by the Forney Police Department on an outstanding charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The arrest was made in connection with an incident occurring on April 3, 2026, according to official jail records.The warrant ...

Forney Police Assist in Arrest of Fort Worth Retail Theft Suspect

Jessica Sharp, 34, of Fort Worth, was arrested on April 4, 2026, on a charge of organized retail theft valued between $2,500 and $30,000. The arrest was made by the Forney Police Department. According to jail records, the offense took place on April 3, 2026, and the warrant for the arrest was issued...

Forney Resident Arrested on Aggravated Assault Charge

Matthew Narodowg, 20, of Forney was arrested by the Forney Police Department on April 4, 2026, on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to arrest records, the incident leading to the charge occurred on April 3, 2026.Following the investigation by the Forney Police Dep...

Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Arrests 31-Year-Old on Child Solicitation Charge

Napoleon Okwudili Onyeje Jr., 31, of Kaufman, was arrested early Saturday morning on a felony charge involving the alleged online solicitation of a minor for sexual conduct. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office.According to jail records, Onyeje was taken into custody on April 4...

Crandall Man Arrested Following Aggravated Assault Investigation

Phillip Nolan Bullard, 49, of Crandall, was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The arrest was made by the Crandall Police Department following an incident reported on April 3, 2026. According to jail records, Bullard was taken into custody and subs...

Forney Defeats No. 1 Southlake Carroll to Clinch Historic State Championship Berth

Forney Police Officers Association Clarifies Election Stance and Endorsements

The Forney Police Officers Association (FPOA) issued a formal statement this week to address recent comments made by candidate Joseph Yazdanpanahi concerning the organization’s role in the current municipal election. In a direct response to claims regarding the financial backing of their political a...

Federal Conviction and Local Booking: Byron Leonel Flowers Taken into Custody

Byron Leonel Flowers, 35, of Dallas, was arrested on April 2, 2026, by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office following a federal court order. Flowers, who was recently adjudged guilty in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, is currently being held in the Kaufman County ...

New Discount Tire Facility Set to Bring $2.25 Million Investment to Forney’s Retail Corridor

Forney, TX - The retail landscape along the Highway 80 corridor is preparing for a new addition as plans for a 7,020-square-foot Discount Tire facility move forward. The project, representing a $2.25 million private investment by developer Halle Properties LLC, will further densify one of the city's...

Local Man Among Eight Arrested in Federal "Operation Blue Laces" Takedown

Jamarian Augustus Hewitt, 39, of Forney, was arrested on April 2, 2026, on a federal contract charge pursuant to a major multi-agency investigation. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office in connection with "Operation Blue Laces," a sweeping federal crackdown targeting members of...

Bennie Leon McGriff Jr. Faces Multiple Felony Charges Following Arrest

Bennie Leon McGriff Jr., 54, was arrested by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office on April 1, 2026, on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. The arrest, which took place in the early afternoon, follows a series of alleged offenses involving multiple jurisdictions, including the Forn...

Mabank Police Arrest 82-Year-Old Man on Aggravated Sexual Assault Charge

Mark Edward Hicks, 82, of Mabank, was arrested on March 31, 2026, on a charge of aggravated sexual assault. The arrest was made by the Mabank Police Department. According to jail records, officers with the Mabank Police Department took Hicks into custody on the evening of March 31. He was officially...

Frost Bank to Anchor New Forney Financial Center at Gateway and 80

Forney, TX – A familiar name in Texas banking is planting its roots in the heart of Forney’s bustling commercial corridor. Frost Bank recently broke ground on the new Forney Financial Center, a $1 million development located at 2050 N. Gateway Blvd. This project marks a significant addition to the i...

Forney Seeks New Banking Partner to Streamline City Finances

The City of Forney is officially searching for a new financial partner, issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure a five-year contract for bank depository and associated services. The new agreement is slated to begin on May 1, 2026, and will remain in effect through April 2031.While the ...

Forney Man Arrested on Charge of Injury to a Child, Elderly, or Disabled Individual

Xavier Cephas, 43, of Forney, was arrested on March 31, 2026, on charges of injury to a child, elderly, or disabled individual with criminal negligence. The arrest was made by the Forney Police Department.According to jail records, Cephas was taken into custody at 6:21 p.m. following the alleged inc...

Forney Police Department Honors Excellence at Inaugural Annual Awards Banquet

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Forney Police Department celebrated its inaugural Annual Awards Banquet, an event dedicated to honoring the dedicated men and women who serve the community. This gathering not only recognized outstanding individual achievements but also highlighted the department's c...

Osley Alvarez-Morales Arrested on Federal Contract Charges in Kaufman

Osley Alvarez-Morales, 38, of Kaufman, Texas, was arrested on March 27, 2026, at 6:43 PM on charges related to a federal contract violation. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office, with the U.S. Marshals serving as the charging agency for this case.According to jail records, Alva...

Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Shooting on County Road 103

Kaufman County law enforcement officials are actively searching for two suspects following a fatal shooting that has left one teenager dead and another injured.The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office received a distress call at approximately 10:00 p.m. on March 26, 2026. The caller, reporting from the a...

Federal Judge Revokes Supervised Release for Kaufman County Man Following Multiple Violations

FORNEY, TX – A Kaufman County man who was previously convicted on major federal drug charges has had his supervised release revoked following a series of documented violations, according to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.Jason Michael Hood, 41, was...

Forney Firefighters Celebrate Graduation from Paramedic Program

The Forney Fire Department is proud to announce the successful graduation of three of its dedicated firefighters from an intensive Paramedic course. Firefighters Aldaz, Janes, and Smith completed their training yesterday, marking a significant milestone in their professional development.In addition ...

Forney's Future Builders Shine at SkillsUSA District 5 Competition

The SkillsUSA Construction Team from The OC has made a remarkable impact at the recent District 5 competition held at Texas State Technical College in Waco. Each member of this dedicated team showcased their skills and professionalism, culminating in an impressive haul of medals.The spotlight was on...

Fragrance and Fresh Retail: Bath & Body Works Coming to Forney’s Villages at Gateway

Forney, TX - The retail landscape in Forney is set to get a fragrant upgrade as Villages at Gateway prepares to welcome a popular national tenant. A new Bath & Body Works store has been confirmed for the growing shopping center, marking another milestone in the city’s ongoing commercial expansion.Th...

New Executive Order Targets Voter Citizenship Verification; Legal Challenge Filed

A new directive from the White House regarding federal election procedures has triggered an immediate legal challenge, setting the stage for another high-stakes courtroom battle over the balance of power between federal and state governments.On March 31, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an execut...

President Trump Dismisses Attorney General Pam Bondi; Todd Blanche Named Acting Successor

President Donald Trump has officially dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, marking the second Cabinet-level departure in recent weeks following the removal of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The announcement was confirmed by the President via his Truth Social platform on Thur...

Forney's Deputy Chief John Abernathy Graduates from the Esteemed FBI National Academy

The Forney community is filled with pride as we celebrate the accomplishments of Deputy Chief John Abernathy, who recently completed a rigorous training program at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Chief White, also a graduate of the Academy, accompanied Deputy Chief Abernathy in a pho...