🌱 What Kaufman County’s new housing authority means for Forney residents

Coffee in hand, Forney? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Kaufman County's new housing authority means for Forney residents
• How a Forney police call led to a 198-year sentence
• Forney native Corey Mayfield Jr. jumps from UFL champion to the NFL

Also on today's calendar: Wine Women & Wealth and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 106, low: 79.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kaufman County Approves Housing Authority to Manage Section 8 Vouchers (inforney.com) — Kaufman County has created a new housing authority, with Forney helping fund startup costs and gaining advisory representation as the county seeks more control over Section 8 vouchers. Commissioners also enacted a 90-day burn ban and reset civil process fees, while approving election orders and surplus equipment sales that shape regional services affecting Forney residents.
   

• Forney Man Sentenced to 198 Years in Prison for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child (inforney.com) — A Forney resident has been sentenced in Kaufman County to effectively life in prison after a jury convicted him of aggravated sexual assault of a child, following an investigation launched by Forney police in 2024. Prosecutors detailed extensive abuse supported by forensic evidence and testimony, while the judge imposed two consecutive 99-year terms and local officials praised law enforcement's response.
   

• Tennessee Titans sign defensive back Corey Mayfield Jr. (bgmsportstrax.com) — A professional football player from Forney defensive back Corey Mayfield Jr., has signed with the NFL's Tennessee Titans after a standout season with the UFL's Louisville Kings. The 26-year-old's journey includes previous stints with the Baltimore Ravens and San Antonio Brahmas, plus a decorated college career at UTSA.
   

📸 Around Forney

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forney

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Wednesday August 19
• Coffee & Commerce August 2026
  Forney Chamber of Commerce The OC 680 Innovation Blvd. Classroom 183 Forney, TX 75126
  9:00 am
Thursday August 20
• FHS Volleyball Comp - Granbury
  Forney H S Granbury, TX, USA
• Cheers with the Chamber August 2026
  Forney Chamber of Commerce Trinity Capital Bank of Texas 6936 FM 741 Forney, TX 75126
  5:00 pm
• Jackrabbit Football Scrimmage
  Forney H S Forney, TX 75126
  5:30 pm
Friday August 21
• FHS Volleyball Comp - Granbury
  Forney H S Granbury, TX, USA
• Wine Women & Wealth →
  Alfredo's Steak House, 111 E US Hwy 80, Forney
  11:30 am
Monday August 24
• Blackburn Celebrate Mondays
  Blackburn El Forney, TX 75126
• Ribbon Cutting ATI Physical Therapy
  Forney Chamber of Commerce 2055 N Gateway Blvd Suite 180 Forney, TX 75126
  12:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• WMS Backyard Bash
  Warren Middle Forney, TX 75126
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Coffee & Commerce August 2026
  Forney Chamber of Commerce The OC 680 Innovation Blvd. Classroom 183 Forney, TX 75126
  9:00 am
Thursday August 20
• FHS Volleyball Comp - Granbury
  Forney H S Granbury, TX, USA
• Cheers with the Chamber August 2026
  Forney Chamber of Commerce Trinity Capital Bank of Texas 6936 FM 741 Forney, TX 75126
  5:00 pm
• Jackrabbit Football Scrimmage
  Forney H S Forney, TX 75126
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE!!!
  PEANUT HAS BEEN FOUND!!! A VERY KIND WOMAN AND HER FAMILY FOUND OUR BABY! THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD FOR YOUR HELP. GOD BLESS… (Nextdoor Mustang Creek)
• HELP!!
  my cat jumped over my fence in FORNEY MUSTANG CREEK, & has been gone for almost 3 weeks, she's grey with green eyes, & about 5 months old, please… (Nextdoor Mustang Creek)

• Leslie's, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Lead 1 in Forney. Apply here.
• BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Mesquite. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forney here.

🗞 Nearby News

Heath

• Rockwall ISD Principal Named a Region 10 Middle School Principal of the Year (blueribbonnews.com)
• 'Kill the old you': IU football QB Josh Hoover says he's never been held to a higher standard (thedailyhoosier.com)

Mesquite

• Roman Nasonov: How the United States makes money in the war: Thoughts aloud (news-pravda.com)
• Pickup truck crashes into pool at home in The Colony; driver flees (fox4news.com)

Terrell

• Feds halt controversial work on border security inside Big Bend National Park (abc57.com)

Ok Forney! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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