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3:56 p.m. Freezing Rain Advisory is in

effect. The current temperature is 34 degrees. Roads are clear, though some places are slightly flooded in low lying areas. Trees are beginning to freeze. Drive home carefully.

Arrest Made in Hit and Run

Don Purdum
Post Editor
January 5, 2009, 4:40 p.m.

Constable Joe Don Law said by phone this afternoon that a suspect has been arrested today in the recent hit and run incident that sent nineteen year-old Johnny Borrago to the hospital with critical injuries last week. Read more

Saturday Morning Accident Leads to Fatality

Don Purdum
Post Editor
January 5, 2009

Early Saturday morning, twenty year-old Louis Alvarez of Forney was involved in a single vehicle accident on Valley View Lane that claimed his life. Read more

Forney Police & Fire Stay Busy During Holiday

Denise Bell
Post Managing Editor
January 5, 2009

Ushering in the New Year kept the Forney Police and Fire Departments busy starting Wednesday, New Year’s Eve, and continuing throughout the weekend. Read more and view pics

Hit & Run Vehicle Sought by Forney Police Department 4:19 p.m.

Denise Bell
Post Managing Editor
January 2, 2009

On December 30, 2008 at approximately 9:20 p.m. the Forney Police Department received a 911 call from a Forney resident who stated that his 19 year old nephew had been run over by a truck. Read more and listen to 9-1-1 audio

Highway 80 Accident Causes Fire 4:49 p.m.

Don Purdum
Post Editor
December 31, 2008

On Tuesday evening, a single vehicle accident on Highway 80 westbound in front of the Shell gas station caused a fire off of the road that could be seen from the Pinson Road bridge. Read more and view pictures

Hensarling Dissapointed in Bush's Bailout Decision for Automakers

December 22, 2008

On Friday, U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling, 5th District, issued the following statement after the Bush administration announced its intention to use taxpayer funds allotted to the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to bailout domestic auto companies. Read more

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A Routine Traffic Stop Turns Nasty

Denise Bell
Post Managing Editor
January 5, 2009

After performing a routine traffic stop, Forney Police Officer David Holman arrested Darron Lashown Kennedy on outstanding warrants out of Dallas County. At exactly 1:46 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Officer Holman pulled over a white 2005 BMW...Read more and view pictures

Forney Senior Citizens Receive Christmas Gift

Denise Bell
Post Managing Editor
January 5, 2009

The Layden Senior Citizen Center of Forney recently benefited from the generous spirit of those attending and supporting Forney’s Hometown Christmas. Read more and view pictures

Foggy Weather Results in Hwy 80 Accidents

Denise Bell
Post Managing Editor
January 2, 2009

Highway 80 experienced severe fog that resulted in several accidents this morning. The first accident was a three car head on collision that occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. this morning, with two individuals being transported to an area hospital. Read more