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 special meeting for Closed Session

Forney ISD held a special all-executive meeting to consider Real Property and Personnel

Latest News and Events

Council gets recommendations for Booker T, Rep. Bell honors FD guys

July 16, 2019 Forney City Council met and heard update from Booker T. Washington Alumni Assoc., Rep. Bell honored Fire Marshall and Asst. Chief, council honored Keith Wilkins, considered paying some bonds early, pondered restrictions on breweries.

Forney EDC considers HOT funds, previous incentives

July 11, 2019 Forney Economic Development Corp. met to allocate HOT funds, revisit parking lot, rearrange incentive funds

TxDOT public meeting for FM548 and FM1641 widening

July 11, 2019 TxDOT held a public meeting regarding widening of FM 548 to 1641, and widening FM 1641 to US 80.

Council considers several road upgrades

July 09, 2019 Forney City Council workshop meeting considers county-level road funding.

P&Z considers Breweries and carports - yes and no.

July 08, 2019 Forney Planning & Zoning Commission met to consider plans for Forney Fence, Platinum Collision, C-Life Church, Breweries and carports, maybe final Chestnut Meadows phase.

TxDOT public hearing for Hwy 80 widening

June 25, 2019 TxDOT public hearing for the widening of Hwy 80 would remove Big Town Blvd bridge, 2 restaurants, add frontage roads w/ shared access lanes and sidewalks.

FISD plans new Schools, staff raises and lower tax rate

June 24, 2019 Forney ISD met to consider new combined Middle and Intermediate schools, adopt teacher and staff raises, and lower tax rate.

Parks Board hears Dog Park proposal

June 19, 2019 Parks Board met and heard a proposal for a dog park, discussed amphitheater usage and possible non-resident park fees.

FEDC ponders census help, downtown parking lot

June 13, 2019 Forney EDC. considers funding for census 2020 efforts, for downtown parking lot, and for new business OST Sports Performance & Fitness.

P&Z is pitched a new development near Lovers & 740

June 06, 2019 Forney Planning & Zoning considered Caliber Collision, Forney Fence addition, heard proposal for new development across from Bluffview, NE of Lovers and FM 740.

City relaxes alcohol restrictions for Special Events

June 04, 2019 Forney City Council met and in summary: moved forward with parking lot near sub-courthouse, reduced restrictions for alcohol at special events.

FISD calls for $623 million bond election

May 28, 2019 meeting, the Forney ISD recognized student council members, all-state athletes, reviewed health and safety plans, approved bond election, et al.

TxDOT public hearing for 548 widening

May 28, 2019 TxDOT second public hearing for the widening of FM 548 from Hwy 80 to Hwy 205.

Council gets new Mayor, wants applicants for vacancy

May 14, 2019 Forney City Council swore in elected officials, voted to accept applicants for vacancy.

FISD honors students, teachers

During its regular May 13, 2019 meeting, the Forney Independent School District Board met to honor Students and Teachers

FEDC holds annual HOT training, works on budget

May 09, 2019 Forney Economic Development Corp. met to hold HOT fund training for applicants, considered future website upgrade and budget, and two redevelopment incentives.

Council re-reconsiders Wellington Ridge

May 07, 2019 Forney City Council proclaimed a lot, heard about Cedar St. problems, considered a Gateway lease-only development, re-reconsidered Wellington Ridge, prepared to restore Lady Liberty.

2019 May 04 Election for City

May 04, 2019 General Election, for Forney City Council but not Forney Independent School District.

P&Z considers auto use request and ordinance.

May 02, 2019 Forney Planning & Zoning Commission considered Diamond Creek plats, changes for Deen Implement overhaul, Alfredo's Steakhouse, Caliber Collision, ordinance update.

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