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2013: Year's top stories and readership growth at inForney.com

The year 2013 saw plenty of ups and downs, wins and losses, life and, most regrettably – death. The following list of top stories is compiled by comparing total pageviews – which increased over 40% from 2012 for a year-end total of over 1.1 million pageviews, reader interactions, social media reach, and the amount of impact the story had on the community.

Forney police thwart apparent suicide attempt on Pinson Road bridge

Forney, Texas - According to witnesses, two Forney Police officers saved a young person's life as they apparently tried to jump from the Pinson Road bridge on Thursday night in a possible suicide attempt.

Forney PD installs new $1.43 million communication tower and radio systems

Crews with DFW Communications constructed a 175-foot communications tower at the Forney Police Department and Justice Center on Thursday morning paving the way for a new state-of-the-art radio system – replacing their current inadequate proprietary leased system which was less than three years old.

Forney police thwart apparent suicide attempt on Pinson Road bridge

Forney PD installs new $1.43 million communication tower and radio systems

Railroad crossing to be closed Sunday for much needed repairs

**UPDATE** This closure has been postponed until further notice. The railroad crossing at Farm-to-Market (FM) 548 will be closed on Sunday, December 22, 2013, for much needed repairs to the crossing's grade, which drivers say, is "very rough.”

"Exterior lock" lifted at Terrell ISD facilities after reports of an alleged agitated individual

Terrell, Texas – The Terrell Independent School District (Terrell ISD) placed all campuses and facilities on a “shelter in place” earlier this morning, December 17, 2013, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Terrell ISD later lifted the shelter in place order but kept all Terrell ISD buildings in an “exterior lock” until approximately 4:00 p.m. when the precautionary lock-down was lifted completely.

"Exterior lock" lifted at Terrell ISD facilities after reports of an alleged agitated individual

Forney antique pioneer Samuel Glenn “Red” Whaley passes at age 82

Forney antique pioneer Samuel Glenn “Red” Whaley passes at age 82

Samuel Glenn “Red” Whaley died today, December 14, 2013, at the age of 82 after battling a lengthy illness. Whaley, a Korean War veteran, established Forney's first antique store in 1968 and helped put Forney on the map as the “Antique Capital of Texas.”

Forney antique pioneer Samuel Glenn “Red” Whaley passes at age 82

Two vehicle accident diverts traffic on FM 548 in heavy fog