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Oncor Infrastructure Project to Require Temporary Parking Closures in Downtown Forney

Forney residents and visitors should prepare for temporary parking disruptions in the downtown area this weekend as Oncor continues work on its switch facility project located on West Trinity Street. The city announced that two large control house buildings are scheduled to be delivered to the site ...

New Recruits Join the Ranks of Forney Fire Department

The Forney Fire Department officially expanded its team this week as a new class of probationary firefighters began their inaugural shifts serving the community. The group was formally sworn in during a ceremony held on April 17. These new members represent the latest addition to the department as i...

Forney City Council to Debate Creating Housing Authority

From a Home Garage to 9,000 Square Feet: The Capital Collision Story

Discover the story of Capital Collision, a premier 9,000-square-foot auto body shop in Forney, TX. Founded in 2019 by Casey Barclay, this local business offers Platinum I-CAR certified collision repair, insurance claim assistance, and professional paint protection film. With free vehicle pickup and delivery, they provide expert service built on the "Golden Rule".

Rockwall Football Shock: Appeals Court Clears Coaches After 26 Students Claim Life-Threatening ‘Punishment’ Injuries

Terrell Teen Arrested on Murder Charge

Lashadion Demar Turner-Allen, 17, was arrested on a charge of murder following an incident that occurred on April 15, 2026. The arrest was made by the Terrell Police Department on the morning of April 16, 2026.According to jail records, Turner-Allen was taken into custody by the Terrell Police Depar...

Kaufman County Authorities Arrest Three for Controlled Substance Delivery and Money Laundering

KAUFMAN — Three individuals were taken into custody early Tuesday morning following an investigation into narcotics distribution and financial crimes. The arrests, involving charges of money laundering and the manufacture or delivery of controlled substances, occurred in the early hours of April 15,...

Individual Arrested on Federal Contract Charge in Kaufman County

Tony Bernard Smith, 41, was arrested by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, according to official law enforcement records. Smith was taken into custody on April 13, 2026, and booked into the local detention facility as authorities processed a charge involving federal oversight.The arrest ...

Forney Fire Department Contains Residential Blaze on Summerhaven

Forney Fire Department crews were dispatched to the 700 block of Summerhaven shortly after 12:30 p.m. today following reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, the first responding units confirmed visible smoke and flames emanating from the residence. Firefighters immediately declared the incident ...

Crandall Woman Arrested on Felony DWI Charge Involving a Child

Erica Washington, 38, of Crandall was arrested on April 11, 2026, on a charge of driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age. The arrest was made by the Crandall Police Department following an incident earlier that morning. According to jail records, Washington was taken into custod...

Terrell Man Faces Felony Evading Arrest Charges Following Traffic Incident

Fernando Hernandez, 23, of Terrell, was arrested on April 11, 2026, on charges of evading arrest in a motor vehicle following a traffic incident. The arrest was made by the Terrell Police Department, with the subject subsequently booked into the Kaufman County jail system at 1:32 p.m. that same day....

Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Arrests 34-Year-Old on Out-of-State Warrant

Nadine Betsy Hernandez, 34, was arrested early Saturday morning by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding charge originating from another jurisdiction. According to jail records, Hernandez was taken into custody on April 11, 2026, and officially booked into the Kaufman County facility...