Director of Community Development presents current development report on residential properties

During a lengthy City Council meeting Tuesday night, Peter Morgan, the City of Forney’s Director of Community Development, gave a report, accompanied by a Power Point presentation, on the current development of residential properties.

Forney Combat Challenge Team qualifies for World Finals

The Forney Fire Department Combat Challenge Team has qualified for the World Finals for the ninth consecutive season after a great showing at the most recent challenge event held in Sulphur Springs August 11 and 12.

City of Forney, FFD awarded Class 1 ISO rating

FORNEY, TX—The City of Forney and Forney Fire Department are excited to announce that the department has been awarded a Class 1 rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), and organization that independently evaluates municipal fire protection efforts in communities throughout the United States.

Second ‘Coffee With the Mayor’ held Aug. 5

Mayor Rick Wilson held he second of his “Coffee With the Mayor” public forums last Saturday, Aug. 5 at Alfredo’s on U. S. Highway 80. The public forum, which began at 9:00 a. m., is a way for the Mayor to speak to citizens and for citizens to ask questions of the Mayor.

Council votes to waive attorney-client privilege

In the final action item on the open agenda of a lengthy City Council meeting Tuesday night, City Council members voted to waive attorney-client privilege and to release information that had been requested by two separate parties under the Public Information Act.

FFD, city recognize outstanding efforts by Forney fire personnel Tuesday night

During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Fire Chief Rick Townsend presented members of his department for special recognition. The first responders were cited for outstanding work in the fire service.

East Texas author publishes uncommon memoir

AVINGER, 7/24/2017: In its first four weeks of release, Roger Geiger’s book, Face The Bear, has been well received throughout Texas, the North East and Canada. Geiger says “I’m really encouraged by the number of people who have already read the book. The story captures readers.

Kaufman County sheriff’s office conducts drug investigation

Texas, Wednesday July 19, 2017—the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and SWAT Team executed a search warrant in the 1300 block of Highland Acres in rural Kaufman County.