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 recognizes students, reviews Attendance Zone maps

Dec. 04, 2023 Forney ISD Board recognized students, reviewed new calendar, considered attendance zone maps and a large pile of chromebooks.

Latest News and Events

FEDC considers public input policy.

Nov. 14, 2019 Forney Economic Development Corp. met to consider public input policy and a redevelopment grant extension.

HOZ ARB considers request on E. Church St.

Nov. 12, 2019 Forney HOZ ARB met to review a request for new fencing and accessory building.

FISD presents 12,000th student

Nov. 11, 2019 FISD Board met to recognize student achievements, introduce the 12,000th student, present Forney Family Award, hear about Mesquite project in FISD.

2019 Nov. 05 General Election Results

These results are derived from Kaufman County results and Statewide Results and are in no way official:


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Council considers ball-field improvements

Nov. 05, 2019 Forney City Council met to consider hvac & park improvements, procedural changes.

P&Z considers wineries and a Second McDonald's

Oct. 29, 2019 Forney P&Z met to consider zoning changes for Adams Ranch, and wineries, along with plats for McDonald's, Forney Daycare and Ryhn Addition.

HOZ ARB considers variances on Main St.

Oct. 17, 2019 Forney HOZ Architecture Review Board met to consider variances at 114 E. Main for paint colors and signage.

Parks Board considers proposed Adams Ranch PD

Oct. 16, 2019 Forney Parks Board considered Adams Ranch PD park-land dedication and pickle-ball request.

Council honors young difference-maker

Oct. 15, 2019 Council proclaimed Dyson Pagan week, heard from an unhappy resident, held several public hearings, considered amphitheater management.

BofA considers signage for Pet Supplies Plus

Oct. 08, 2019 Forney Board of Adjustments considered a sign variance for Pet Supplies Plus.

FISD expands dual-credit programs

Oct. 07, 2019 FISD announce expanded dual-credit programs with Eastfield, adding Texas Tech to the program and planning on-campus classes for college credits.

P&Z approves use for Epic Distribution (Carts)

Oct. 03, 2019 Forney Planning & Zoning Commission met to replat lots, consider ATV retail use, indoor kennels, new Gateway subdivision, new building in Schafer Plaza.

FEDC considers downtown incentive

Oct. 03, 2019 Forney Economic Development Corp. met to consider funds for downtown business at 114 Main.

Council holds annual Fox Hollow PID tax hearing

Oct. 01, 2019 Forney City Council met to issue proclamations, consider annexation, PID taxes, Drought plans, sewer service to Windmill Farms.

Council appoints Charter Review, Hall of Honor committees

Sep. 17, 2019 Forney City Council Proclaimed Constitution Week, approved 2019-20 budget, appoint members to boards, a Charter Review committee and Hall of Honor committee:

Forney EDC re-approves funds for Christmas Light Attraction

Sep. 12, 2019 Forney Economic Development Corp. met to re-consider $200k for Christmas event, and some other things...

BoA considers ANBoT sign variances

Sep. 10, 2019 Forney Board of Adjustments considered American National Bank of Texas requests.

FISD approves lower tax rate and saving $2.8 million

Sep. 05, 2019 FISD and accepted $13k in donations, recognized State-level athletic students, awarded Coach Weaver, held tax-rate hearing.

P&Z: Firestone, Day Care, C-Life, Gateway Parks

Sep. 05, 2019 Forney P&Z considers Firestone, Children's Lighthouse care center, Chick-fil-a expansion, C-Life building, and discusses changes to Gateway Parks.

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