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Mayor Penn’s Statement Regarding Shelter in Place at Home Order

In the City of Forney, we believe it is important to be proactive in supporting public health restrictions while finding ways to keep essential services and businesses operating. Read on...
Mayor Penn Releases Statement Concerning COVID-19 and State Executive Order

Earlier today, Governor Greg Abbott announced an executive order aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus. The executive order also limits social gathering to 10 people, among other things. Read on...
City Postpones Upcoming “Festival on Main” and Fire Chief Retirement Celebration

The City of Forney’s number one priority is the health and wellbeing of residents and our employees. Recently, the CDC recommended that for the next eight (8) weeks, organizations cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more. Read on...
City Continues to Monitor Developments with Coronavirus

In conjunction with Kaufman County, the City of Forney public safety officials have been closely monitoring developments related to COVID-19, or more commonly known as the coronavirus. Read on...
City to Honor Longtime Fire Chief with Reception

On April 7th, the City will host a retirement party for longtime Fire Chief Rick Townsend. The reception will be from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 E. Main St. Read on...
City Holds Workshop for 2020

On March 3, 2020, the City Council held a work session to openly discuss relevant issues in the City. One of the topics that was thoroughly discussed was Phase 2 of Community Park, along with other proposed additions to the City’s Park System. Read on...
FEDC Receives Economic Development Excellence Award from State Association

The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its Annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2019. The awards were presented at a breakfast held, February 20, 2020 at the TEDC Winter Conference in College Station, TX. Read on...
Amazon Selects Forney for New Distribution Center

The City is excited to announce that Seattle-based corporation, Amazon, has begun construction on a 200,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Forney. Under development of Seefried Properties, the distribution center will be in the Gateway Development. Read on...
JAC Management Touches Down in Forney, Texas

JAC Management Group has inked a five-year agreement with The City of Forney, Texas to provide entertainment management services for their 3,600-seat Spellman Amphitheater. Read on...
Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 2 - 30

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 2 through 30, 2020. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality. Read on...
Downtown Forney to host “Festival on Main” April 4

Art aficionados and families rejoice! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an art-inspired “Festival on Main” in Downtown Forney on April 4. The day-long event will bring music, art, food, drinks and most importantly creativity to Downtown. Read on...
Dates Announced for Popular Movies/Concerts in the Park Series

The City has announced the return for one of the more popular events during the summer seasons. May 14th and through June 19th, the City will once again host the ‘Movies in the Park’ and ‘Music in the Park’ events at the Spellman Amphitheater. Read on...
Smoothie King to Open Location in Forney

The City is excited to announce the world’s leading smoothie brand will soon open a location in Forney. The Dallas-based franchise company with more than 1,000 units worldwide will be opening its newest location on the corner of FM 458 and Kroger Dr. Read on...
Development Map Offers Look into 'Who, What and Where' of Projects

Have you ever driven by a location in the City and wondered what was being built there? Or that you know a business such as Panera Bread will be coming to Forney but aren’t exactly sure where it will be located? Read on...