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City of Forney's 2012 Independence Day Celebration to be bigger and better than ever

City of Forney's 2012 Independence Day Celebration to be bigger and better than ever

Spellman Amphitheater in Forney is set to open, seeks special events coordinator

The Forney Parks and Recreation Department has a problem, but it's the kind of problem that comes from something good happening in Forney, the Spellman Amphitheater. Parks and Recreation is excited about the amphitheater build being completed, but they need a special events coordinator to help direct all the future events and concerts that will take place at Spellman.

FYBA bleacher thief caught by Forney Police Department

At the end of season Forney Youth Baseball Association's City Tournament, inForney.com noticed several of the slates to the bleachers were missing from some of the baseball fields. Yellow caution tape marked several sets of bleachers were an unknown individual was removing 1 and 2 slates every other couple of days over a 3 week period.

FYBA bleacher thief caught by Forney Police Department

Forney drivers urged to Move Over, Slow Down for tow trucks

Many Forney residents are unaware of the changes to the Move Over/Slow Down law. During the 2011 Legislative session, tow trucks were added to the existing law, which already applied to police, fire, and EMS vehicles stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated. Motorists are required to vacate the lane closest to the stopped vehicle (if there is more than one available lane in the same direction of travel) or slow to 20 miles below the speed limit.

Kaufman County Children's Advocacy Center's 'Hope for Little Hearts' first concert at Spellman Amphitheater

Kaufman County Children's Advocacy Center's 'Hope for Little Hearts' first concert at Spellman Amphitheater

The Kaufman County Children’s Advocacy Center (KCCAC) is having a fundraising concert, Hope for Little Hearts, on June 23, 2012 from 5-10PM. This will be the very FIRST event at the newly constructed Mick Spellman Amphitheater at the Forney Community Park.

Dallas County Constable killed in head-on collision was a Forney resident

On Saturday night, June 9, 2012, Dallas County Precinct 4 Deputy Constable Guy Mundy Farley was killed in a head-on collision on FM 741 near Highway 175 while back en-route to his home in Forney. Farley, a 15-year veteran officer, was off duty at the time of the accident.

Dallas County Constable killed in head-on collision was a Forney resident

Forney Brookshire's presents big check to the Forney Disaster Relief Fund

Forney Brookshire's presents big check to the Forney Disaster Relief Fund

The Forney Disaster Relief Fund received a check from Brookshire's on Friday, June 8, 2012. The fund was started after an April 3, 2012 EF-3 tornado struck Forney. Thousands of dollars have been contributed to the relief fund from businesses, residents, and concerned people throughout the state of Texas. The check was presented to Pastor David Griffin of c|Life Church and Cooper Taylor who runs the Leadership Development Program at c/Life.