Council ponders a couple of difficult items.

Dec. 05, 2023 Forney City Council recognized Eagle Scouts, considered reducing speed limit, Smurfit Kappa water rate, Housing Authority.

FISD special meeting for Closed Session

Forney ISD held a special all-executive meeting to consider Real Property and Personnel

Latest News and Events

Village at Gateway Ground-breaking ceremony

Ground-breaking event for Village at Gateway, a 120-acre mixed-use development at US Hwy 80 and Gateway Blvd.

Boil Water Notice - City of Forney - Rescinded

Due to Reduced System Pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Forney public water system to notify all customers of the Overland Grove, Grayhawk and Dalview Estates subdivisions including the Johnson Elementary School to boil their water prior to consumption

2024 Nov. 05 General and Joint Election Results



Results of State Elections available here. These results are derived from Kaufman County results and and are in no way official:

Nov. 05, 2024 Joint Election (24 of 24 centers reporting - 64% turnout)

Forney appoints Michael Grace as new EDC Director

The City of Forney announced that Michael Grace will serve as the city’s next Director of Economic Development.

TX Health Resources announces Forney Hospital

Image of proposed hospital

Texas Health Resources released this statement announcing expansion into Kaufman County -

Texas Health Resources, the health system that cares for more North Texans than any other, is expanding services in Kaufman County, including building a new full-service hospital and on-campus medical office building in Forney.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Kaufman County is growing faster than any other in the nation with Forney among the country’s fastest-growing cities.

Hwy 80 EB will be single lane overnight - update

Hwy 80 EastBound will be single lane from Lawson to 460/Clements Fri. Aug. 9 from 8:30 pm to 06:00 am, weather permitting.

Forney City Hall moving soon

City Hall departments will soon spread out further, using property at Pinson and Broad street.

Forney Philanthropist perishes in aircraft accident

Forney Philanthropist Michael Lewis was involved in a fatal airplane crash June 27, 2024, just outside McKinney National Airport.

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FISD Dr. Terry: Region 10 Superintendent of the Year

Forney ISD Dr. Terry montage

Forney ISD’s Dr. Justin Terry named Region 10’s Superintendent of the Year

Mustang Creek Festival Rescheduled

Mustang Creek Music & Arts Festival has been rescheduled from June 1 to Saturday, June 15th, 2024.

2024 May 28 Primary Runoff Results



These results are derived from Kaufman County results and and are in no way official:
May 28, 2024 Primary Runoff Election
KC Mail+ProvKC EarlyKC Elec DayKC Total
County Court at Law No. 1

Forney Crime Control and Prevention District 05/21

The CCPD Temporary Board considers moving forward with less funding for the district.

Hwy 80 to be closed night of May 17

Weather permitting, all lanes of US 80 will close at FM 460/Clements Drive from 8 p.m. Friday, May 17 through 5 a.m. Saturday, May 18 for bridge demolition.

FM 460 / Clements weekend closure II

KAUFMAN - Weather permitting, all lanes of FM 460/Clements Drive will be closed at US 80 from 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 through 6 a.m. Monday, May 13 as part of the ongoing project.

Detours will be in place and traffic will need to plan extra travel time. Traffic will be shifted onto a portion of the newly constructed pavement at the completion of this closure.

This work is part of the ongoing $129 million construction project awarded to Webber, LLC. The project is anticipated for overall completion in spring 2026, weather permitting.

2024 May 04 Joint Election Results



These results are derived from Kaufman County results and and are in no way official:
May 04, 2024 General Election
KC Mail+ProvKC EarlyKC Elec DayKC Total
Forney Council Place 1

2024 May 04 Joint Election - City and ISD

May 04, 2024 Joint Election, City Council seats, and Forney Independent School District Board Trustees.
Early voting is available from Apr. 22 - 30

Forney ISD: National Showcase Schools District

Forney ISD Receives National Showcase District Award from Capturing Kids’ Hearts® for 2nd Year

FM 460 / Clements weekend closure

Canceled! Weather permitting, all lanes of FM 460/Clements Drive will be closed at US 80 from 7 p.m. Friday, April 26 through 6 a.m. Monday, April 29.

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