Forney Texas.US

The Forney Park Board April 20 meeting considers replacing the Bell Park gazebo, and other CIP projects to improve parks.

Forney City Council approves adding "in God we trust" to vehicles, annexing NextEra power company, negotiating with Markout WSC, but denied downtown craft beer and wine store.

Council approves amended zoning re: parking in driveways; adds Farmers Market to approved uses; is introduced to the idea of taking ownership of part of FM740; reluctantly approves new shopping center at FM1641/FM548/RR tracks.

Forney Council held a workshop regarding the fate of the recently purchased Booker T. Washington school building, adopted new budget which lowers taxes 2.5 cents, accepted 4.33 acres in Meadow Ridge for a future fire station, and had a second visit by a resident seeking ordinance enforcement.

Forney Parks Board Nov. 19 2014 reviews proposed Open Spaces master plan, considers amphitheater rentals and duck safety.

Forney EDC holds 2 executive sessions, approves lease extensions for Groovy's and Zanatas.

During its regular meeting on Jan. 7 the Forney City Council approved a C.U.P. for a private club at 215 S. Bois D'Arc

Aug. 10, 2016 at 425 Pinson (Edward Jones) from 10 - 4, signup here.

The Forney Planning & Zoning committe on Oct. 17 approves a preliminary plat for a new development which will be anchored by Aldi's, and has received an application from Scholtzsky's to be in Schafer Plaza.