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No need for boredom: Seven things for kids to do in Forney this summer

With school out for the summer in Forney, it won't take parents long to start hearing these two words from their children, “I'm bored!” Granted, Forney is not a huge town, but there are things for bored kids to do here this summer. In fact, I've listed seven of those “things to do” below. The kids don't have to spend the summer at home playing video games, get out and enjoy Forney.

No need for boredom: Seven things for kids to do in Forney this summer

Kaufman County Primary Elections early voting and election day

There are two more days left in the Kaufman County Primary Elections. Early voting ends Friday, May 25th at 5 p.m. at the Forney Sub Courthouse. Early voting is extended to 8 p.m. on May 25th at the Kaufman County Courthouse Annex voting location.

Four Forney men busted for drug sales in Windmill Farms

Four Forney men busted for drug sales in Windmill Farms

Four men from Forney were arrested on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. in the Windmill Farms Addition in Forney. The men were charged with engaging in organized criminal activity, after an undercover operation by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office revealed that the men were dealing drugs.

Forney Police Dept: Bank of America robbery update

Official release from the Forney Police Department in regards to the Bank of America robbery.

A somber ceremony in Kaufman marks National Police Week

On Thursday morning, May 17, 2012, the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office National Police Week Memorial Service was held at the Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center in Kaufman. A dozen local police agencies were on hand to participate in the service. Members of the community and the families of officers and deputies killed in the line of duty were also in attendance.

Forney's Bank of America robbed by armed gunmen

Forney's Bank of America robbed by armed gunmen

The Forney Bank of America was robbed at gunpoint on the morning of May 18, 2012. The Bank of America is located at 100 E. US Hwy. 80 at Pinson Road. It was held up by armed gunmen at approximately 10:45 a.m., with the robbers getting away with an undisclosed amount of cash.

A somber ceremony in Kaufman marks National Police Week

EDC: Forney tax revenue on the rise, update on emergency medical center

EDC: Forney tax revenue on the rise, update on emergency medical center

The Forney Economic Development Corporation held their monthly meeting on May 17, 2012 and kicked it off with good news, the April sales tax revenue is up 32% from last April. Though EDC Director Kim Buttram described May as a “whirlwind” of activity for the city, the financial growth has been encouraging.