Council considers FTW5 zoning and plans - with 800+ jobs

June 16, 2020 Forney City Council considered Project Hummingbird (FTW5/Amazon w/ 800+ jobs), July 7 meeting, splash pad.

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P&Z considers project Hummingbird that could provide 800 jobs

June 04, 2020 Forney P&Z virtually considered rezoning 79 acres for 1 million sq. ft. distribution center, which could provide 800 jobs.

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Mayor Penn amends curfew declaration order

City and event organizer John Daniels reach agreement on modified curfew ordinance.

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Mayor Penn announces curfew for downtown area

June 02, 2020 Forney City Council virtually considered construction projects, TIRZ1, July 4th and Mayor announced a curfew.

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FISD looks for normal fall classes

May 28, 2020 Forney ISD Board virtually considered budgets, construction bids and procedures, student programs and resuming a normal fall schedule.

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Council agrees to (mostly) reopening Parks and City Hall

May 19, 2020 Forney City Council considered grants, new construction, digital library, reopening services, open meetings law.

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FEDC considers 2021 budget, new Executive Director

May 14, 2020 Forney EDC considers budget, new Exec. Director.

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FISD recognizes top 10 students, Teachers of the Year

May 11, 2020 Forney ISD met to recognize top ten and all-state students, announce District Teachers of the Year, consider bond sales and construction.

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P&Z considers Overland Grove modifications

May 07, 2020 Forney P&Z considered amendments to Overland Grove PD

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Council approves annexing 201 acres, leaves parks and buildings closed.

May 05, 2020 Forney City Council considered FISD Admin renovations, youth curfew, annexing 201 acres, fiber connections to city buildings, parks and city buildings closures.

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Council considers annual inspection of rental properties

Apr. 21, 2020 Forney City Council considered third 7-11 store, Eric Davis renovation, sidewalks, delinquent water accounts, expanding Farmers Markets, annual rental inspections, including vaping in smoking ordinance, increased sports field fees, another contract for Christmas Light Display.

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Council again closes parks, except for trail

Apr. 07, 2020 Forney City Council virtually considered annexation of 201 acres, electric trams for light show and the Disaster Declaration.
During its regular (virtual) Apr. 07, 2020 meeting, the Forney City Council met to approve annexation of 201 acres, purchase electric trams for Christmas light show, not renew the Disaster Declaration and re-close all city parks, except for walking trail at Community Park.
(watch official video)

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Forney ISD prepares for non-virtual future

FISD Apr. 06, 2020 discussed life with virtual learning, how they are supporting students and parents with campuses closed, moved forward with staff raises and plans for new schools.

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P&Z considers 7-11 #3, Eric Davis remodel

Apr. 02, 2020 Forney P&Z considered a third 7-11, Diamond Creek Amenity Center, FHS welding shop, new E.L.Davis location, Primrose Estates again, and Farmers Market ordinance.

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Kaufman County Judge issues shelter-in-place order

March 24, 2020 emergency Kaufman County Comm. Court met to consider extending Declaration of Local Disaster and a Shelter-in-Place Order.

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FEDC considers rent for tenants

Mar. 23, 2020 Forney Economic Development Corp. considered rental properties.

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Forney issues shelter-in-residence order

March 23 Forney City Council emergency meeting approved a shelter-in-residence ordinance, effective March 25 at 11:59 pm until April 8,

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Council postpones election, closes parks

Mar. 19, 2020 Forney City Council emergency meeting to postpone May elections, close parks.

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Forney ISD approves pay for employees during closure

Mar. 17, 2020 emergency meeting, the Forney ISD met at 07:30 AM to approve employee pay.

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Council defines vicious dogs, gets COVID and racism updates

Mar. 17, 2020 Forney City Council met to reconsider Christmas lighting project, define vicious dogs, get a COVID update and to hear expanded racism update.

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