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Bryan Beavers and Jason Johnson Win, Shelton Gibbs and Chad Johnson Headed to Runoff

News Staff

Thu, 03/05/2020 - 05:00

The 2020 Primaries have officially come to a close. Even with an increase in Democratic voter turnout this year, Kaufman County remains red.

Forney Police Department and CareFlite Train Citizens in Mass Attack Responses

News Staff

Thu, 03/05/2020 - 05:00

Avoid. Deny. Defend. On the evening of Thursday, February 27, over 350 area residents gathered to learn exactly what those terms mean in relation to active mass attacks.

Fishing Cedar Creek

News Staff

Sat, 02/29/2020 - 05:00

I first fished with my friend and guide Jason Barber about 12 years ago while doing the leg work for a magazine article on Cedar Creek Lake. I remember asking Jason what species we were going to fish for. He replied with a question, “What do you wish to catch?

Kaufman County Citizens Police Academy in Progress

News Staff

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 00:00

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney have partnered together to bring interested citizens a free 11-week course outlining the law enforcement and county government processes in relation to crimes and prosecution.

Smurfit Kappa Makes Record-Breaking Donation to Forney Area United Way

News Staff

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 00:00

On Friday, February 21, the Forney Area United Way received its largest ever donation by a singular entity in the form of a check for over $51,000 from local company Smurfit Kappa.

This and That—Here and There, with the FHPL

News Staff

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 00:00

**Various folks have asked me questions the past few years. I will try to answer some of them to the best of my remembering or “looking up.” Please, be tolerant!** SOUTHLAND ATHLETIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY: This business was organized in 1946 by James M. Warlick of Dallas, Texas.

How to Build Your Wedding Budget

News Staff

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 00:00

Couples engaged to be married have a lot on their plates as they begin planning their weddings. Whereas tradition once demanded parents of the bride pay for a couple’s wedding, nowadays more and more engaged couples are completely or partially financing their own nuptials.

Amazon Selects Forney for New Distribution Center

News Staff

Thu, 02/20/2020 - 05:00

The City of Forney is excited to announce that Seattle-based corporation, Amazon, has begun construction on a 200,000 square-foot distribution center in Forney. Under the development of Seefried Properties, the distribution center will be located in the Gateway Development.

Forney ISD Earns First Points at State Swim & Dive Meet

News Staff

Thu, 02/20/2020 - 05:00

On Friday, Feb. 14, the Forney ISD swim and dive team had 6 divers competing at the state competition in Austin. They represented the district well at this advanced level of student/ athlete competition.

UKRAINE—Land vital to U. S. Security/Prosperity? Where and What is it?

News Staff

Thu, 02/20/2020 - 05:00

The UKRAINE has been mentioned so much recently in news reports and, some would say, in “fake news reports,” that I decided to do a little research to refresh and broaden my ideas about the area. I was helped along by internet sites and television news reports.