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 names NFHS stadium, gets new PD officers

Apr. 02, 2024 Forney ISD Board recognized students and staff, swore in new PD officers, considered NFHS Stadium name, 3% raise for staff, additional health staff.

Latest News and Events

Nov. 04 2014 General Election & Sample Ballot

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

Forney EDC June 12 2014 approves incentive for Mama's Daughters, reviews prelim budget

The Forney EDC during its regular meeting on June 12, 2014 approved a financial incentive for Mama's Daughters Diner Forney of $35,900; reviewed a preliminary budget presented by City Manager Brooks; held executive session

Forney City Council Apr. 07, 2015 removes 125-seat requirement

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

Council appoints Interim City Manager

During its Feb. 20, 2018 meeting, City Council heard about street-light options, MF near Kroger, brewpubs, Financial Audit, Atmos Relocation, & appointed Interim CM.

Dec. 17 City Council approves actions for Aldi, Kroger and snow cone stands

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.

Forney City Council Feb. 17, 2015 prepares to annex 57 acres & update city IT

Council takes first steps on annexing land near the power plant, approves presented IT Strategic Plan, approves funding for construction at 106 E. Main, does some paperwork re: Talty WSC, hears from Mr. Austin about streets and Ms. Gamble about traffic/safety problems.

City hosts Forney Food Pantry drive

Back to School Food Drive Flyer

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

Nov. 6 City Council revisits quiet zones, does a refi, picks a flag design

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.

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Forney P&Z Jan 08 gets much public input regarding rezoning requests

The Forney Planning & Zoning commission on Jan. 08, 2015 held several public hearings, then approved Gateway Parks, Brooklyn Village changes, sign ordinance update to allow electronic signs and neon.

2012 City Council Runoff Election

2012 City Council Run-off Election results show incumbent Mary Penn winning.

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May 07 2016 Special Election Results & Sample Ballot

Early voting April 25 - May 03. Election day May 7, 2016, Polls open 7 AM to 7 PM, see details for polling locations. Photographic Voter ID now required!

Forney EDC Sep. 11 2014

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

Forney City Council Jan. 7 meeting approves C.U.P. for private club

During its regular meeting on Jan. 7 the Forney City Council approved a C.U.P. for a private club at 215 S. Bois D'Arc

Forney EDC Mar. 12 2015 goes paperless, continues with Crumbzz

The FEDC approved moving forward with paperless agendas, and to continue negotiations to extend the Crumbzz lease agreement.

Blood Drive coming to Forney

Aug. 10, 2016 at 425 Pinson (Edward Jones) from 10 - 4, signup here.

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Forney P&Z Oct. 17 approves plat including Aldi's

The Forney Planning & Zoning committe on Oct. 17 approves a preliminary plat for a new development which will be anchored by Aldi's, and has received an application from Scholtzsky's to be in Schafer Plaza.

Forney Park Board Jan. 21, 2015 decides against amphitheatre rentals

During it's regular meeting, the Park Board held a lengthy debate about renting out the amphitheatre, and moved to not allow private rentals.

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