Forney, Texas

Forney is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States, and has been named by the Texas Legislature as the "Antique Capital of Texas". It is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The population was 23,455 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Forney is located in northwestern Kaufman County. U.S. Route 80 passes through the city as a four-lane limited-access highway, leading west to the center of Dallas and east to Terrell.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water.

Forney is approximately southeast of Lake Ray Hubbard, which was formerly known as Forney Lake.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Forney has a humid subtropical climate,''Cfa'' on climate maps.

On April 3, 2012, an EF-3 tornado struck the city as part of the tornado outbreak of that date. Several homes were completely destroyed, and many others were severely damaged in the Diamond Creek subdivision. The tornado caused significant roof damage to Crosby Elementary School in Forney. A car in the parking lot of the school was tossed about 300 yards and found in a field. Less severe damage was reported in downtown Forney and to a dry cleaning business. Despite the severe damage, no deaths occurred, but seven people sustained injuries from the tornado. No deaths were reported from either the Forney tornado or any other tornado that day.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 23,455 people, 7,876 households, and 6,043 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 8,579 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 59.5% White, 18.0% African American, 0.8% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.6% from some other races and 12.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.8% of the population. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18, 9.5% were under 5 years of age, and 7.0% were 65 and older.

Education

The Forney Independent School District serves Forney, Talty, an annex of Mesquite, and part of the community of Heartland. Forney is served by several elementary schools, three intermediate schools, Jackson Middle School, Warren Middle School, Brown Middle School, Forney High School, and North Forney High School. In 2010, the district received an academic rating of "Exemplary" based on the test results of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. The district also has an eBook program, where students in high school, middle school, and intermediate school are provided with a laptop for schoolwork.

In June 2022, the Forney Independent School District announced a new dress code that bans all "hoodies" and hooded coats and jackets. It also bans dresses, skirts, and skorts for all except kids in prekindergarten through the fourth grade in an effort the district says will “help prepare students for a safe and successful future.”

Notable people

* Darlene Cates, actress
* Markies Deandre Conway aka Yella Beezy, rapper, singer, songwriter
* Stephanie A. Gregory Clifford, ''Stormy Daniels'', pornographic film actress
* Tex Erwin, Major League Baseball player
* Evan Gattis, MLB player, Houston Astros
* Josh Geer, MLB player, San Diego Padres
* Caleb Hanie, NFL player
* William Madison McDonald, politician, educator, businessman
* John Wiley Price, Dallas County commissioner
* Don Willett, Fifth Circuit judge , former Texas Supreme Court associate justice

Notes

References

External links

City of Forney – Official Website

Forney Chamber of Commerce

Forney Historic Preservation League & Spellman Museum of Forney History

Forney Independent School District

Forney Economic Development Corporation

Online Local News, Sports, Discussion Boards, Online Business Directory, and Event Calendar in Forney, Texas

Forney entry in ''Handbook of Texas'' Online

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Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
Cities in Texas
Cities in Kaufman County, Texas