All Things Forney

01/17/2025

A game warden with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said there are safety measures in place to make sure the eagles aren't bothered.

01/16/2025

Update on Dunkin Donuts progress!

We JUST got word that DUNKIN' DONUTS (Drive Thru) is 🤏this close to starting construction at their 195 S. FM548 Ste 110 Forney, TX.

So this is your confirmation it is still coming, and SOON! 🙌

Typically they can open as quickly as 60 days after construction starts which means that Forney is mere months away from getting their Dunkin' fix. So exciting!

01/16/2025

Update to Planet Fitness progress!

Planet Fitness is making great progress at its new location: 857 N FM 548, right behind Golden Chick.🏋️‍♂️They’re set to open this spring! Stay tuned for updates, and check them out at https://www.planetfitness.com/

01/15/2025

If you'd like to be a candidate for city council, two spots are eligible for applications to run.

Filing is officially open for potential candidates interested in running for Mayor and City Council Place 2. The deadline to submit your application is February 14th at 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.forneytx.gov/175/Election-Information

01/08/2025

Forney ISD will be closed tomorrow 1/9/2025 for inclement weather. No announcement for Friday 1/10/2025 yet.

01/06/2025

Notice from the City of Forney regarding Travel Impacts for later this week as possible due to weather

12/12/2024

The City of Forney gave an update to the possible bridge locations for the downtown area from the 2022 Road Bond that was passed. Read more about it here:

https://allthingsforney.com/city-of-forney-downtown-bridge

09/10/2024

On September 17th, 2024, City Council will hold a Public Hearing and then vote to approve or deny their new proposed tax rate increase from the current $0.36 to $0.42 per $100 valuation. This $0.06 increase is $0.02 more than the city staff recommendation of a $0.04 increase, with no exact direction as to where the additional monies will be budgeted to. Read more about this tax rate increase here:

https://allthingsforney.com/forney-city-council-to-consider-raising-the-city-tax-rate-on-september-17th-2024

09/06/2024

As we reported previously, Tom Thumb's grand opening is set for next Friday, September 13th 2024!

The Forney Tom Thumb will open Friday, September 13th🎉 We invite everyone to their grand opening celebration which will feature delicious demos, giveaways, amazing grand opening sales, and more!
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/jWFpW4s88r338hJo/

09/04/2024

On August 20th, 2024, Forney City Council voted to approve a Forney Economic Development Corporation incentive that contradicts the resolution they passed 2 weeks prior on August 6th, 2024 limiting the eligibility requirements for EDC grants. Read more here:

https://allthingsforney.com/forney-city-council-contradicts-their-own-resolution

08/29/2024

The City of Forney and the Forney Economic Development Corporation will be hosting a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the new extension of Ridgecrest Rd between FM 548 and Reeder Rd on Wednesday September 4th, 2024 at 9:00am.

08/28/2024

Forney Economic Development Corporation has a new director

The City of Forney is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Grace as the new Director of the Forney Economic Development Corporation. With over 20 years of experience in municipal planning and development, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role.

A Dallas native, Michael holds a Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Oklahoma. His career includes serving as Assistant City Manager & Chief Operations Officer and Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Ferris, TX, Managing Principal of Metro Development Consulting, Director of Unincorporated Area Services for Dallas County, and Director of Development Services for the Cities of Lancaster and Willow Park, TX, among other significant roles in both the public and private sectors.

Michael is also certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute. Additionally, Michael serves on various committees and regional boards.

City Manager Charles Daniels expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointment, stating, "We are excited to welcome Michael to the City of Forney. His extensive experience will be invaluable in driving the city’s growth and supporting our mission to build a thriving community."

Michael shared his excitement about the new role, saying, "I’m honored and energized to lead Forney’s economic development efforts. Forney offers a unique opportunity with a promising future, and I look forward to joining the team and contributing to its success."

08/26/2024

An update to the multi-use fields CIP project that has been under way for a while.

08/22/2024

Good news for Tom Thumb and their opening day in Forney!

08/15/2024

Update from the City of Forney about the hospital slated for the Gateway Development.

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.

The new hospital, to be built on 50 acres located along Highway 80, will be the first full-service acute care hospital in the city of Forney and will be designed for additional expansion for future needs.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2027. The hospital will offer an emergency room, operating suites, a labor and delivery department, a variety of imaging services as well as additional services to provide the full continuum of care to the growing community.

Read the full press release: https://www.texashealth.org/newsroom/News-Releases/2024/System-Expanding-Services-in-Kaufman-County

08/14/2024

For tomorrow, please remember to follow the laws in school zones and with the buses. We want all of the children of Forney to be safe!

08/08/2024

The property on FM 548 between the entrances for the Grayhawk community and across from Overland Grove has been listed for sale. This sits in Kaufman County and not within Forney city limits. Per the listing the Forney ETJ has also been removed legally so it cannot be annexed. The current owner has been in the process of getting the property entitled for a RV Park, but the new owner could take that over or build something completely different.

This is a developing story.