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FORNEY, Texas — In Kaufman County and Forney, the signs of rapid suburban growth are ubiquitous: master-planned subdivisions, newly paved roads, increased traffic, and strip malls blooming along U.S. 80. With more than 30 percent of Forney’s population under the age of 18, the speed of home building has vastly outpaced civic infrastructure. Forney has become a textbook bedroom community—an area defined by rooftops, yet lacking the structured spaces necessary to support its teenage population.

DALLAS — In a ruling issued on August 28, 2026, the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Dallas affirmed the life sentence of Kenneth D. Danielson, a Kaufman County man convicted of child sexual abuse. The appellate court rejected a comprehensive array of defense arguments—ranging from challenges to search warrant technicalities to claims of trial procedural errors—leaving the conviction intact while making a minor administrative adjustment to court costs.

As Forney continues to navigate its rapid expansion within the DFW growth corridor, city officials are set to address a busy slate of fiscal and infrastructure matters at the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Annex, will...

As Forney experiences a period of unprecedented expansion—with a population surge exceeding 80% since 2020 to more than 40,000 residents—city leaders are facing the critical task of scaling public services and infrastructure. To address the needs of this rapidly growing community, Mayor Jason Roberson is championing a proposed 60,000-square-foot combined complex, featuring a 20,000-square-foot public library and a 40,000-square-foot YMCA recreation center.

Operating out of a 125-year-old historic building in downtown Forney, Guest & Gray has established itself as the largest law firm in Kaufman County [00:26]. Yet, behind the firm’s traditional brick facade, partner Robert Guest is spearheading a digital transformation, aggressively integrating Artificial Intelligence into the firm's daily operations to redefine the local legal landscape [05:34].

FORNEY — Warren Middle School has officially ascended to the ranks of Texas' top-performing campuses. Following a comprehensive state-level review of standardized test scoring, the Forney Independent School District announced that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has upgraded Warren Middle School’s official accountability rating from a "B" to an "A." A Commitment to Accuracy The adjustment follows an intensive audit process initiated by state education officials in August.

Emergency responders are currently working to contain a fast-moving grass fire in Van Zandt County that has forced evacuations. The blaze, identified by officials as the Corky Fire, was reported near the intersection of Van Zandt County Road 3406 and Highway 64, approximately 50 miles east of Dallas... Firefighters Fight Corky Fire Threatens Homes Near Highway 64 Emergency responders are currently working to contain a fast-moving grass fire in Van Zandt County that has forced evacuations.

DALLAS — A Texas appellate court has upheld the conviction and 45-year prison sentence of a Combine woman found guilty in the June 2023 fatal shooting of her live-in boyfriend. In a 39-page memorandum opinion issued Wednesday, the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas affirmed the first-degree aggravated assault conviction of Kiali Robyn Herrington.

Homeowners in the North Forney community of Devonshire are navigating a significant shift in neighborhood governance. Following the formal filing of the Fourth Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) in Kaufman County, the Devonshire Homeowners Association (HOA) has enacted a series of stringent new regulations.

TERRELL, TX — Two individuals were taken into custody on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, following the execution of a narcotics search warrant by the Terrell Police Department. Members of the department’s Narcotics Unit and SWAT Team conducted the operation at a residence located in the 500 block of Gre...