Archive for September, 2008
TxDOT Knew of ‘Deficiencies’ in Bridge Collapse in Rural Kaufman County
On the evening of Wednesday, September 10th, the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding the collapse of a bridge on FM 1836 in southeastern Kaufman County. The Mabank, Kemp and Kaufman fire departments were notified and as rescuers arrived they discovered that a tractor trailer had been hauling a large backhoe over the [...]
MESA Softball Reorganizing; Board Members and Coaches Needed!
Metro East Softball Association (MESA) is the youth softball organization here in Forney; MESA provides a premier softball organization for league and tournament games for girls in Forney. MESA is currently undergoing a transition to new management and is seeking volunteers to serve as board members as well as coaches. MESA’s next meeting, during which [...]
Mabank trio sells meth with child in car
Three Mabank residents were arrested on Wednesday while attempting to sell $300 worth of meth to undercover police at a gas station near Highway 175 and Highway 90, while a three-year-old child looked on from the back seat. The child, whose identity has not been released, was immediately turned over to Family Protective Services.
Forney Goes for 2-0 Start
For the first time in 4A, the Jackrabbits have the chance to be 2-0. With an impressive Week 0 win against a visiting Greenville Lions team, the Forney Jackrabbits are in a position to build some early season momentum that may help them break the 4A Playoff barrier they have faced since moving up to [...]
Entries (RSS)