Forney Texas.US

The Forney Independent School District has stated: "All Forney ISD schools are currently in Soft Shelter in Place due to the incident at the Kaufman County Courthouse on Thursday morning, Jan. 31. Students will attend classes as scheduled. Students will not be permitted outside and visitors will not be allowed in the building."
So the schools are not quite in lockdown mode, but close.

Unofficial results from Kaufman County & State of Texas

Early voting Oct. 20 - 31. Election day, Polls open 7 AM to 7 PM, see details for polling locations. Photographic Voter ID now required!

The Council removed 125-seat requirement for restaurants to sell alcohol; allowed for taller buildings; received a clean audit.

During a lightly-attended regular meeting, the Forney City Council approved a plat for Ridgecrest Center Addition, and the site plan for the Aldi Food Store which will anchor that center, Eagle Ridge Phase 2, changes to the Mustang Crossing PD, replats of the 211/213/215 Bois D 'Arc properties, awarded a bid for median landscaping, approved a contract re: Layden Senior Citizen Center.

The Nov. 6 City Council revisited quiet zone options; refinanced bonds to save money; approved certificates of obligation for Mulberry Park; adopted a special events policy including a Spellman Ampitheater addendum; selected a new flag design.

City of Forney has announced its Back-to-School Food Drive, supporting the Forney Food Pantry, from August 15th to September 15th, 2023.

Forney Parks Board Nov. 19 2014 reviews proposed Open Spaces master plan, considers amphitheater rentals and duck safety.

Forney EDC holds 2 executive sessions, approves lease extensions for Groovy's and Zanatas.