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

Forney Parks Board has an informative meeting

During its regular Apr. 19, 2017 meeting, the Forney City Parks Board met and (this is the preliminary report, subject to change):

City Council approves Racetrac, subdivs, appoints folks to new board

Forney City Council Apr. 18 approved the Racetrac project, several other new businesses, Fox Hollow changes, and appoints people to new Community Improvement Committee.

FEDC moves forward w/ Crumbzz building sale

Forney EDC approves $87k incentive to Racetrak, revelopment grant for 501 E. Main, soon to be Phillips Electric, and moves forward with sale of 212 S. Bois D'arc, the Crumbzz building.

Forney HOZ ARB approves porch addition

After a brief discussion, the board approved a porch design for 109 E. Church.

P&Z approves subdiv expansions, Christian Bro's, Bush's Chicken

Forney P&Z Apr. 6, 2017 approves some changes to Fox Hollow, a new day care, Christian Brothers Auto, Bush's Chicken, Lakepointe Church and a few other things, tables serious reduction in size of Gateway Parks Amenity Center.

City Council approves Wynne-Jackson agreement on Whaley tract.

Forney Council presents new Vision, Mission and Value Statements, approves Wynne/Jackson development agreement with changes to masonry definition, request for more of FM740/ Bois D'arc to be released, and removes a Park Board member.

City Council tables action on Whaley tract / Wynne-Jackson

Forney City Council Mar. 21 view a park proposal, approved incentives for Eno's Pizza, tabled any action on the Whaley tract AKA Wynne-Jackson development.

Forney HOZ ARB has a lively meeting about windows

The ARB held a lively public hearing regarding the HOZ, the boards' raison d'etre, and then approved replacement windows.

Forney EDC to offer Crumbzz building for sale for one month

In Mar. 09, 2017 meeting approved facade grant for Wood's Transmission, and due to an offer for purchase, will place 212 S. Bois D'arc for sale, for one month, to seek alternative offers.

Council approves indoor gun range, alcohol sales at Eno's

Forney City Council Mar. 07 approves CUP for indoor gun range, distance waiver for alcohol sales at the coming Eno's, took no action on the Whaley (Wynne-Jackson) tract.

P&Z approves indoor gun range CUP

The Planning & Zoning Commission Mar. 02 meeting approved a C.U.P to allow indoor gun range in the Forney Fence building, and approved changes to the Pristine Car Wash elevations.

Forney HOZ ARB approves sign for 205 S. Bois D'arc

Historic Overlay Zone ARB approves sign for Maverick Chiropractic, 205 S. Bois D’Arc Street, currently Forney Chiropractic and Wellness Center.

Council recognizes Officers and Ms. Carroll

City Council recognized Officers Klosterman and Inmom for their heroic actions, and Ms. Roberta Mae Carroll.

Forney EDC approves lease to Eno's Pizza Tavern

FEDC Feb. 09 meeting approves facade grant downtown, extends deadline for former TxDOT property, approves lease to Eno's Pizza Tavern.

Council approves Racetrac site plan, CWD rate adjustment

The Forney City Council Jan. 17, 2017 approved plans for RaceTrac at FM 548 & FM 1641, approved rate increase for CDW

Forney EDC considers Crumbzz sale, awards relocation grants

During its regular Jan. 11, 2017 meeting, the FEDC considers sale of 212 Bois D'arc (Crumbzz), and awarded two $20k grants to businesses for relocation assistance.

Council OK's indoor gun ranges and new self-store facility

City Council Jan 10 approved allowing indoor gun ranges, narrowly approved new self-storage facility, got a wide-ranging project update.

P&Z approves motorcyle/ATV expansion and Racetrac

Forney P&Z Jan 05, 2017 approves expansion of motorcycle / ATV dealership, a 20-pump Racetrac at 1641 & 548

Park Board considers Hunt development parks, Use Agreements

Forney Parks Board Dec. 14, 2016 meeting was a 1.2 hour discussion with and about the Hunt / Gateway property, plus a 1 hour discussion about Facilities Use Agreement changes.

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