Forney City Council’s Attempt at Defunding EDC Result of Long List of Poor Decisions Made by Team Amanda Lewis Elected in 2021 (Part 1)
In May of 2021 Team Lewis, made up of disgraced former Mayor Amanda Lewis, current Mayor Jason Roberson, and current Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Salgado took office after running as…
Fraud Case Against Guest & Gray Law Firm Moving Forward, Former Associate To Be Deposed
As reported by TSOF in December, Forney attorneys Elizabeth Alvarez Bingham, Scott Gray, and the Guest and Gray law firm are being sued by the Republican Party of Texas for…
Facing Fraud Allegations Forney Law Firm Guest & Gray Requests Case Be Moved to Friendly Territory
As reported by TSOF in December, Forney attorneys Elizabeth Alvarez Bingham, Scott Gray, and the Guest and Gray law firm are being sued by the Republican Party of Texas for…
$2,000,000 Roland Tyler Park Proposal To Be Discussed At January 11th EDC Meeting
The Forney Economic Development Corporation will discuss a new park area slated for downtown Forney at their scheduled meeting on January 11th. The new park is to be located next…
The State of Forney: Sports Pass Prices Have Increased, But Has Park Maintenance?
Over the last couple of years myself and other citizens have noticed and voiced their concerns about various aspects of Forney going down hill. Some of those areas of concern…
City Council Forces Long Time City Secretary to Resign, Was it Retaliation?
Sources later confirmed that Mrs. Brooks was “suddenly and surprisingly” forced to resign as her second option given by then Mayor Amanda Lewis. Her other option was to be fired…
Forney City Attorney Arrested For DWI
Wednesday evening the Forney City Attorney was arrested for DWI in Rockwall.
Internal Investigation Into Employee Morale Sheds Light On Current State of the Forney Fire Department
On March 19th The State of Forney released news of a second lawsuit that was filed against the City of Forney pertaining to the Forney Fire Department (see https://thestateofforney.com/?p=2981). Since…
Forney Mayoral Candidate Facing Texas Ethics Commission Violation Pertaining to Proper Filing of Campaign Finance Reports
The 2023 City Council race is underway and early voting will begin on April 24th. Candidates running for office must abide by rules established by the Texas Ethics commission. There…
Construction Begins On 336 Unit Apartment Complex Recently Given Green Light By Forney City Council
During the February 21st meeting, the Forney City Council approved a revised plan for a new 336 unit apartment complex that will encompass five three story buildings in the Gateway…