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Kaufman Sheriff Office Calls for December Overview
Kaufman County, TX - The Kaufman Sheriff's Office has released its report detailing police activity for the month of December 2024. The report includes a comprehensive overview of offenses, police calls by day of the week, and hourly call trends.
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City of Forney Appoints John Holcomb as Interim Fire Chief
Forney, TX - Following the resignation of Fire Chief Derek Briggs, the City of Forney is pleased to announce the appointment of John Holcomb as Interim Fire Chief of the Forney Fire Department.
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Forney Mayor Election Application Has Zero Applicants on File as of January 25th, Deadline is Feb 14th
Forney, Texas, is experiencing a remarkable surge in growth, prompting a call for the best and brightest candidates to step forward and lead the city into a promising future. With the upcoming General Election scheduled for May 3, 2025, the city is gearing up for an important election that will include the Mayor's seat and City Council Place 2.
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One of Texas’ Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Mesquite
Mesquite, TX – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured two more fugitives from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Jorge Dionicio Hernandez and Omar David Zavala were arrested earlier today in Houston and Mesquite, respectively. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in Hernandez’s arrest.
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Kaufman District Attorney Erleigh Wiley to be Honored with Living Legend Award by Dallas Bar Association
The Dallas Bar Association has announced that Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Wiley has been awarded their living legend award for legal excellence. The living legend award highlights attorneys in the Dallas area that have excelled in their legal career. This esteemed award acknowledges the recipient by interviewing them and having their legacy part of Dallas Bar Association history. It is given to lawyers who represent living legacy of greatness.
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Kaufman Agile Cold Storage Ground Breaking on 122k Sq Ft Cold Storage, Hiring for 70+ Jobs 2nd Half of 2025
Kaufman, TX - A new critical infrastructure facility is coming to Kaufman. Atlanta, GA-based Agile Cold Storage, LLC broke ground on a cold storage warehouse in Kaufman (just east of Dallas, TX for our out of area readers) yesterday, January 23rd. Agile invests in state-of-the-art temperature-controlled warehouses throughout North America. Combining modern buildings, automation, and systems with a family culture, Agile has built a reputation as a superior service provider. The new 122,949 square foot multi-temp facility in Kaufman, TX is targeted to open at the end of this year. Agile plans to invest $61 million and bring over 70 jobs to support the domestic, export, and import markets.
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Architectural Review Board to Consider Changes to Historic Church at 413 S. Bois d’Arc
Forney, TX - the Architectural Review Board (ARB) will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a certificate of appropriateness for significant exterior changes to the Firehouse Church located at 413 S. Bois d’Arc Street/107 E. Brooks Street. The proposal comes from Senior Pastor Stephen McKay and aims to enhance the church's exterior while adhering to the Historic Overlay Zone district regulations.
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Meraki Subdivision To Begin 406 of 2,700 Homes in New Forney Master Planned Community on FM 548 North of 80
Forney, TX – A new 2,700 home master community is now funded off FM 548 North of Hwy 80. First Continental, a Houston-based lending company that specializes in residential lot acquisition and development financing, announces the closing of a $45 million loan for Tellus Group, a real estate investment firm focused on master-planned communities and mixed-use land development.
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Terrell Dementia Care Workshop Offers Transformative Skills for Caregivers
Terrell, TX - A four-part workshop is being offered in Terrell, aimed at enhancing dementia care through hands-on training and proven techniques. Led by certified dementia care professional Isabel Maria, the workshop is designed to equip caregivers with the skills needed to create a positive, supportive environment for those living with dementia, while also promoting self-care for the caregivers themselves.
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Register for Youth Baseball/Softball Deadline Sunday Jan 26th
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Loaded Forney City Council Meeting Agenda on January 21st
The upcoming Forney City Council meeting on January 21st promises to be a significant one, featuring a total of 13 items for vote, including several high-profile developments like Costco, Wayfare, 3 Forney ISD Improvements and the Forney Marketplace Buildings. Here’s a breakdown of each item on the agenda:
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Forney City Council to Review Development Plans for Forney Marketplace Lot 2E
FORNEY, Texas — At the upcoming city council meeting on January 21, 2025, local officials will discuss a significant development project at Forney Marketplace. The council will consider a site plan for Lot 2E of the marketplace, which is situated north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Marketplace Boulevard.
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