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11/12/2024

Do not drink it -

UPDATE 11/13 at 3:54 pm: The boil water notice has been lifted.

The City of Forney has issued a boil water notice for residents in the neighborhoods of Overland Grove, Grayhawk, and Dalview Estates, as well as Johnson Elementary due to a temporary loss in water pressure experienced Monday evening. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires that all water distributed from our public water systems must be treated, disinfected, and tested to meet standards to protect public health.

To ensure the safety of all, it is recommended that all water for consumption, including drinking, cooking, and making ice, should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil for two minutes. Alternatively, bottled water may be used. Adults can continue to shower as long as no water is swallowed. Children or infants should have sponge baths with water that has been boiled. Out of an abundance of caution, Johnson Elementary will be providing bottled water for all of the students and their cafeteria staff will adapt to ensure lunch service will continue as planned in a safe and healthy way.

The City of Forney is diligently flushing water mains and collecting water samples to ensure water quality and safety. Each household will receive one case of bottled water, available for pick-up at the amenity center in each subdivision. We anticipate clear sample results by Wednesday, November 13, 2024, and will provide updates as soon as they are available.

For further questions or concerns, please contact the City of Forney’s Public Works Department at 972-552-6695.

More information: https://www.forneytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8601/Boil-Water-Notice-for-Community-Public-Water-Systems

08/17/2024

US 80 DETOURS AT FM 460/CLEMENTS DR AUG. 19 & 20

Weather permitting, the follow closures are scheduled as part of the ongoing construction project -

All lanes of westbound US 80 will be closed at FM 460/Clements Drive from 8:30 p.m. Monday, August 19 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 20. Traffic will be detoured to the frontage road.
All lanes of eastbound US 80 will be closed at FM 460/Clements Drive from 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 to 6 a.m. Wednesday, August 21. Traffic will be detoured to the frontage road.

04/24/2023

Early voting for Forney Mayor and City Council, and Forney ISD Trustees, starts Monday Apr. 24 and runs through May 02.
More info at http://www.forneyvotes.com/node/73

12/21/2022

Cold weather advice from City -

As we head into winter, the City of Forney would like to share some helpful information so that city and surrounding residents can maintain an adequate water supply. We will start with an update on the state of our water system. We have two water pump stations that supply water to our system; however, one of those stations is currently shut down for repairs being made by our water supplier, North Texas Municipal Water District, and will not be available again until Spring. Therefore, to ensure an adequate water supply for both Forney residents and the four other water companies we provide water to, we are asking for your help to ease the demand on the water system by following some of these helpful tips.

First, know that in the past two years we have had severe winter storms that have kept temperatures below freezing for a week at a time. During those periods, we have learned that if you take the proper steps to winterize your property then there is a low risk of pipes bursting as most water lines are well insulated and/or below the freeze line. Second, there is not a need to keep water continuously running to keep your water line from freezing. The amount of time and degree of severity that temperatures are below freezing make a big difference. It is important to keep in mind that running water while performing daily chores, such as showering, washing dishes, flushing the toilet, and washing your hands, helps keep water flowing through your pipes at a much faster rate than a drip and can help prevent excessively high water bills. If it has been a few hours without any water being used, then you can turn on the faucet in your house that is the farthest from the water meter full blast for a minute or two so that it pulls water at a fast rate all the way through the house. You can also open cabinet doors under sinks, cover any exposed pipes outside the house, and drain irrigation.

12/11/2022

They have gotten a bit flash-happy lately...

The pedestrian crosswalks in Downtown are currently experiencing technical difficulties and not working properly. Our public works department is contacting the manufacturer and we hope to have them fixed by early next week. Please be cautious when crossing in this area. We apologize for the inconvenience.

12/02/2022

Attention Downtown Travelers and Shoppers - Downtown E. Main St will close about 3 p.m. Friday, Dec 2.
Downtown Bois D' Arc St. will close about 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec 3.
These roads should reopen about 7 p.m. on Sat.
This is in preparation for Christmas on Main, Sat. Dec. 3, noon - 5

Come to beautiful and historic Downtown Forney for Christmas on Main.  On December 3rd from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., this FREE holiday event will have holiday vendors, food, games, crafts, holiday music from FISD choirs and so much more. 

11/05/2022

10/29/2022

If you want to early vote over the weekend, the polls are open Sat 7-7 and Sun 1-6.
More info at https://forneyvotes.com/2022-Nov-08-2022

10/28/2022

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝

With the amount of rain we have received today and are forecasted to receive over the night and into tomorrow, city staff has decided to cancel Trail of Treats. We know that this was a highly anticipated event, and we are very sorry to have to make this difficult decision. We hope that residents consider attending future city events. Learn more about these events at https://www.forneytx.gov/224/Events

09/23/2022

Main St. will be closed Friday at 4 pm to prepare for Brews on Bois d'Arc on Sat.
Event map: https://www.forneytx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=6345

09/19/2022

Due to scheduled storm drain construction, a portion of Helms Trail (from Plantation Ridge, towards 80 until Akron Way/Sage Hill) will be closed from September 21st through September 27th for the hours of 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

07/31/2022

NTMWD Thanks the Public for Efforts to Reduce Outdoor Water Use and Continues Call for Conservation Amid Persistent Drought.

WYLIE, TX – July 27, 2022: The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) thanks the public and its Member Cities and Customers for conserving water while critical maintenance was completed last week at the Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex which allowed the facility to resume normal operation. Widespread action to reduce water use, especially outdoors, preserved water resources until all work was finished. Although the maintenance activities were completed, aggressive water conservation is still needed as drought conditions and rising demands for water persist. Residents and businesses are strongly encouraged to follow their local water provider’s conservation guidance to reduce outdoor water use. More general water saving tips are available at www.ntmwd.com/SaveWater.

During the Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex maintenance, NTMWD always met or exceeded all state and federal drinking water quality standards. Through the success of public efforts to reduce outdoor watering, NTMWD continued to meet demands while treatment capacity was temporarily reduced.

“We appreciate the response from the public and our Member Cities and Customers to conserve water during this critical period,” said Jenna Covington, NTMWD Executive Director and General Manager.
Read the full release and update - https://www.ntmwd.com/news-releases/