Forney ISD bans hoodies for all students, dresses for older girls

Next school year in Forney ISD, girls starting in the fifth grade and up cannot wear dresses or skirts and nobody is allowed to wear a hoodie. The district said it’s meant to improve self-esteem, promote positive behavior and enhance safety.

Kaufman County Sheriff's Office addresses complaint of excessive force

The sheriff's office says it received several calls that the 18-year-old was attempting suicide by jumping into traffic. The office says the deputy used a technique taught by the department to control her without obstructing her breathing. Her family disputes that and says she was struggling to breathe.

Forney woman loses husband, two children to COVID-19

Charlotte Crawford is the only member of her immediate family still alive after her family was claimed by COVID-19. Her message: Don’t take the mask off, and get the vaccine when you can.