Forney ISD board meets as state investigates Crosby Elementary misconduct, teacher name change

Multiple agencies are investigating after Forney ISD removed several Crosby Elementary employees amid misconduct allegations involving a teacher who reportedly used a legal name change to clear background checks.

Forney ISD meets as state investigates misconduct
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Multiple agencies are investigating after Forney ISD removed several Crosby Elementary employees amid misconduct allegations involving a teacher who reportedly used a legal name change to clear background checks.

Forney ISD teacher and principal removed after misconduct claims, name change discovery

A Forney ISD teacher and several staff members were removed from a Forney ISD school following a multi-agency misconduct investigation that revealed the teacher had previously been acquitted of criminal charges under a different legal name.

First Texas BJ's Wholesale Club location offers $2 gas for members

The first Texas location of BJ's Wholesale Club is on its way — and they say it's coming with a $2 price tag on gas for a members-only grand opening. 

From wheelchair to record-breaker: How one Forney swimmer found his purpose

Jameson Curtis has never been one to back down from a challenge. As he stood at the edge of the Forney ISD Aquatics Center, the senior swimmer prepared for an unofficial world record attempt, wearing a football helmet.

North Texas students walk out of class to protest ICE

Despite warnings from Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency, high school students from several North Texas cities walked out of class to protest the ongoing immigration crackdown.

Man sentenced to life for murder of Kaufman County resident

A Kaufman County jury has convicted Deaundre Bernard Walker of murder and a judge sentenced him to life in prison for the "pre-meditated targeted attack" that resulted in the shooting death of Forney resident Gabriel Diosdado Arteaga in February 2024.

Thousands attend 'No Kings' protests Dallas-Fort Worth despite rain

The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers.

Intoxicated man shot after breaking into neighbor's home

A man was shot twice by his neighbor after breaking into the neighbor's Forney home and assaulting him Sunday, police said.

Reward climbs to $30K for North Texas murder suspect, fugitive

McEuen was scheduled to appear in court on May 5, 2025, for the start of his capital murder trial, but instead cut off his ankle monitor and disappeared in Van Zandt County.

North Texas capital murder suspect's disappearance raises questions about bond

Capital murder suspect Trevor McEuen, 32, was scheduled for trial Monday morning, but instead cut off his ankle monitor and disappeared in Van Zandt County.

Forney deadly shooting near middle school was drug deal gone bad: arrest affidavit

A newly obtained arrest warrant reveals robbery as the reason for a shootout in the middle of a Forney neighborhood near Brown Middle School Friday afternoon.

5 hurt after gun goes off while authorities break up Forney crowd of 100+

An officer, a deputy and 3 juveniles were hurt by shrapnel when a gun went off while officers broke up a fight in a Forney crowd of 100+ people.