Forney Texas Community News

02/04/2026

Educate yourselves!!!

I hear that the shocking opposition to letting Garland citizens vote about having this “telehealth lite” service added to their water bills has caught the attention of the media, including some that covered the citizen protests that helped oust former city manager Jud Rex last fall, and that they will be monitoring tonight’s meeting.

All the more reason to show up and speak up tonight.

04/26/2025

**Judge in Frisco Track Meet Stabbing Case Targeted by Doxing, FBI Involved**

FRISCO, Texas — The Collin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the doxing of a judge who recently made headlines after reducing the bond for Karmelo Anthony, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet.

Earlier this month, Judge Angela Tucker lowered Anthony’s $1 million bond to $250,000, citing the lack of a prior criminal record. Since that decision, her personal address has reportedly been posted on social media, prompting a criminal investigation. Doxing, the act of publishing private information with malicious intent, is illegal in Texas, particularly when it targets judges or law enforcement personnel.

The sheriff’s office confirmed they are taking steps to ensure the judge’s safety and have implemented additional security measures. The FBI and the Collin County Fusion Center are also monitoring the situation for any rhetoric or threats that could incite violence.

Former Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Russell Wilson explained that although some information is publicly accessible, the intentional publication of personal details to cause harm is a criminal offense in Texas.

The stabbing at the heart of this controversy occurred when Anthony, 17, allegedly stabbed Metcalf during an altercation under the Memorial High School tent at a UIL track meet. Witnesses said Anthony warned Metcalf not to touch him and attacked after being pushed. Anthony is charged with first-degree murder and is currently on house arrest after posting bond.

Meanwhile, the Metcalf family has been targeted by at least three separate swatting incidents this month, with false shooting reports made to police. Authorities have not commented on the source of those calls or additional protective measures for the family.

Anthony’s family has also reported receiving threats, prompting his move to an undisclosed location for safety. The civil rights organization Next Generation Action Network, supporting the Anthony family, reported instances of harassment, including loitering, photographing the family's home, and receiving unwanted deliveries.

The investigation into the doxing and related threats remains ongoing.

03/25/2025

**Over $150K in Stolen Construction Equipment Recovered in Dallas Raid**

White Settlement police, in partnership with the Dallas Police Department, have recovered more than $150,000 worth of stolen construction equipment in a major theft investigation. The operation, carried out on the morning of March 21 on Garza Avenue in Dallas, also resulted in one arrest and the seizure of illegal drugs and fi****ms.

The investigation began a month earlier when construction equipment was stolen from a job site on N. Jim Wright Freeway in White Settlement. The victim later discovered his property listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, which led detectives to obtain a search warrant.

During the raid, officers recovered multiple stolen items, including a motorcycle from Fort Worth. Ulysses Medina, 26, was arrested at the scene. He faces multiple charges, including a probation violation for drug possession and additional warrants out of Plano and University Park.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are possible. Authorities thanked the Fort Worth Police Department for their assistance and reaffirmed their commitment to recovering stolen property and holding offenders accountable.

03/25/2025

🚧 Beginning Monday, March 24, 2025, crews will begin concrete replacement on Ranch Road between Rambling Way and Longhorn Lane. Work will take place on the west side (southbound lanes) and is expected to last approximately one week. Drivers should anticipate lane closures and follow all posted signs and detours.

03/09/2025

**Rowlett Officer Speaks About Rescuing Suspected Drunk Driver**

A Rowlett police officer is sharing his story after taking quick action to save a suspected drunk driver who crashed into his patrol car.

Early Thursday morning, Officer Issac Gorskikh was on the shoulder of Interstate 30 when investigators say 33-year-old Lyn Alan Smith, under the influence, crashed into the back of his squad car. Despite being injured, Gorskikh immediately responded, breaking a window and pulling the unresponsive driver from the burning vehicle. He then carried the man over a concrete barrier to protect him from oncoming traffic.

Smith was later arrested and charged with intoxication assault.

Gorskikh, a former Army soldier and new father, had only been with the Rowlett Police Department for two months after previously serving with the Dallas Police Department. He was taken to the hospital for injuries but remains humble about his actions.

"You can't take it personally. It's called an accident for a reason," Gorskikh said. "I work with a lot of great people who would have done the same thing if they were in my shoes."

03/08/2025

**Plano Firefighters Push for New 48-96 Shift Schedule**

Plano firefighters are advocating for a change in their work schedule, hoping to adopt a 48-hour on, 96-hour off shift to improve work-life balance. The current schedule requires firefighters to work 24-hour shifts followed by 48 hours off, but many say the change would allow them to be more rested and perform their jobs more effectively.

The proposed schedule, already in place in several North Texas cities like Mesquite, Richardson, and McKinney, is gaining support among firefighters and some city council members. Plano Fire Lt. Chris Samons and others argue that the new schedule would give them more recovery time after long shifts and allow for more full weekends off with their families.

However, city management has expressed concerns about firefighter fatigue and safety risks, questioning whether working 48 hours straight could lead to sleep-deprived first responders handling emergencies. Despite this, Plano Firefighters Association President Brad McCutcheon points out that firefighters already work 48-hour shifts when covering overtime and that the new schedule would allow for more rest between shifts.

Plano City Council members Rick Horne and Shawn Williams have requested a briefing on the proposal at the council meeting on March 24, where the possibility of a one-year trial period may be considered.

03/08/2025

03/08/2025

📢Check out our latest Council Wrap Up for highlights from the March 4th City Council meeting!

-Racial profiling presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kllaEdLi5o
-Full 2024 Racial Profiling Report: https://www.forneytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8911/Racial-Profiling-Report-2024

PDF: https://www.forneytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8913/Council-Wrap-Up-3425