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Forney EDC board issues letter to council raising concerns about CM Carson, missed economic opportunities, atmosphere and culture of retribution and intimidation
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Economic Development Cooperation Board of Directors issued a letter to the Forney City Council on Thursday raising concerns about City Manager Anthony "Tony" Carson, missed economic opportunities under his direction, and a culture and atmosphere of retribution and intimidation.
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Forney Police Department Chief Lunt placed on leave, then terminated, month after filing grievance against city manager
FORNEY, Texas — UPDATE [Mar. 26] — Forney Police Department Chief Mica Lunt, after being placed on administrative leave yesterday, has been terminated, inForney.com confirmed.
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Texas to open COVID-19 vaccination to all adults on March 29
FORNEY, Texas (Texas Department of State Health Services) — All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29. The Texas Department of State Health Services expects vaccine supplies to increase next week, and providers in multiple parts of the state have made great strides in vaccinating people in the current priority groups. The state’s Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel recommended opening vaccination to everyone who falls under the current Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorizations to protect as many Texans as possible.
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One killed in overnight single-vehicle crash in Kaufman County
SCURRY, Texas — One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash overnight in Kaufman County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Three airlifted, another injured from major crash near Kaufman
KAUFMAN, Texas — Three people were airlifted and another injured in a major crash near Kaufman on Friday afternoon.
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Frierson tapped to lead Crandall Police Department with Chief Winters' retirement
CRANDALL, Texas — Crandall Police Department Lt. Forrest Frierson has been tapped to lead the department after Chief Dean Winters' retirement later this month.
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Forney teacher arrested, charged with manslaughter in connection with fatal high-speed crash
FORNEY, Texas — A Forney teacher was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal, high-speed crash that occurred last month in Dallas.
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Man reportedly lying on tracks struck, killed by train near downtown Forney
FORNEY, Texas — A man reportedly lying on the train tracks near downtown Forney was struck and killed by a train early Tuesday morning, according to police.
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Community mourning two Kaufman teens tragically killed in vehicle-vs-ATV crash
KAUFMAN, Texas — UPDATE [March 15] — The community continues to mourn the loss of two Kaufman High School teens killed in an ATV-vs-vehicle crash last Friday night.
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As City of Forney touts 'robust' notification system, records reveal deficiencies and gaps in city's ability to mass notify general public of emergencies, tornadoes
FORNEY, Texas — As the City of Forney recently touted it's "robust" emergency notification system, records newly obtained by inForney.com reveal several deficiencies and gaps in the city's ability to mass notify the general public in the event of an emergency or tornado.
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Woman injured after being struck by pickup truck on FM 740
FORNEY, Texas — A woman was injured after being struck by a pickup truck while attempting to cross Farm-to-Market (FM) 740 on Monday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Canton, Mesquite residents win big in Texas Lottery scratch games
MESQUITE, Texas — Canton and Mesquite residents recently won big in separate Texas Lottery scratch ticket games.
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