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Archive for September, 2008

TxDOT Knew of ‘Deficiencies’ in Bridge Collapse in Rural Kaufman County

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!

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

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

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 [...]