Forney News

08/19/2025

Home Depot hiring info-

Forney Economic Development Corporation looks forward to welcoming The Home Depot to Forney at its new Village at Gateway store, located at 11350 E. U.S. Highway 80.

OPENING DATE: Thursday, November 13, 2025.

For employment opportunities, please see and share this flyer with a QR code link to the new store’s hiring process.

08/15/2025

Cedar St closure on Monday-

🚧 Cedar Street, between E. Aimee Street and Broad Street, will be closed on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the pouring of a fire lane. Please follow the posted detour signs.

08/14/2025

Wanted, for June 13 collision on 429 in Terrell -

REWARD
The family is offering a $15,000 reward in addition to what Kaufman County Crime Stoppers is offering. We will pay out for tips that lead to an arrest of this individual. To submit your tip, you may call or text 877-TIPS-KCC. We also have a P3 APP you can use to submit your tips or you can submit them through our website, www.kaufmancountycrimestoppers.org All tips are anonymous.
*** Nicknamed "Lalo" ***

08/13/2025

No "5 mph stops" please -

08/12/2025

Forney ISD First day is August 13.

The first day of school is fast approaching.
As students return to class, please be on the lookout for school zones and children walking or biking to and from school. Reduce your speed, obey school zone signs, and stay alert for crossing guards. Let’s work together to keep our kids safe.

08/08/2025

Fun times coming to Bowie Street Aug. 8...

𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟖 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧
The City of Forney’s contractor, Estrada Concrete Company LLC, will begin Paving Operations between Lover’s Lane and Pinson Road. During this time, there is limited street parking, and vehicles may require relocation. The contractor and city staff will coordinate with the residents on the placement of vehicles and access to homes throughout the process. The Paving is scheduled to start on Friday, August 8th. We expect to have paving completed and the roadway open by September 1st.

08/07/2025

UPDATE: The train has cleared.

A train has decoupled and is currently blocking the downtown crossings at Bois D’Arc, Elm, and Center. Chestnut remains open at this time. Union Pacific is on site and working to resolve the issue, but there is no estimated time of clearance.

08/06/2025

Noisy noon today-

📢It's the first Wednesday of the month, which means our emergency management division will be testing our outdoor warning sirens at noon!

08/04/2025

It's a Monday train event:

08/03/2025

Scammers still trying -

A Kaufman County Resident was contacted by phone from a person who stated that they were Sgt. Roy Castle from the Sheriff’s Office. The imposter stated that a warrant for their arrest had been issued for missing a court date or missing jury duty then demanding money. Be aware the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office will not contact you by phone for money, this is a scam. If you receive a call like this, please contact the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office at 972-932-4337 or contact the non-emergency line at 469-376-4598

07/31/2025

Detectives with the Forney Police Department are seeking the public's help in identifying this piece of jewelry.

**This is the only photo of the ring that was available. It was provided to us from a pawn shop just before being melted down. If you are able to assist in identifying this ring, your assistance could possible provide more context to an offense we are actively investigating.**

If you have any information or details about this ring, please call 972-552-6298.sn