Mathew Richards

Kaufman County under Red Flag Warning, Excessive Heat Warning

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Fire danger will be at critical levels on Tuesday as winds increase and the hot temperatures and low humidity continue, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas.

King Creek Fire near Kemp estimated at 460 acres and 75% containment, according to Texas A&M Forest Service

KEMP, Texas — Firefighters from multiple local and state agencies are in their second day of working to contain the King Creek Fire near Kemp.

Forney City Council approves five recommended proclamations for November bond election

FORNEY, Texas — On Tuesday night, during a special-called work session, the Forney City Council discussed and approved five proclamations, totaling an amount not to exceed $234.8 million, to present to the bond council for an upcoming proposed bond election in November.

KCSO seeking assistance from public identifying individuals who used stolen credit card at Waffle House

FORNEY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public identifying four individuals who allegedly used a stolen credit card to pay for their meals at the Waffle House restaurant in Forney.

Plans announced for Outback Steakhouse location in Forney

Four convicted, sentenced in nearly 16-year-old Pizza Hut double murder cold case

TERRELL, Texas — The four original suspects arrested in connection with the September 3, 2006, execution-style murders of Pizza Hut employees Stephen Dale Mitchelltree and Patricia Oferosky in Terrell have now been convicted and sentenced in the case — nearly 16 years later.

Firefighters fend off structure damage in wildland fire

TERRELL, Texas — Firefighters from multiple fire departments were able to fend off a 5-acre wildland fire and prevent structure damage on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Kaufman police seeking assistance identifying porch pirate, driver

KAUFMAN, Texas — The Kaufman Police Department is seeking assistance from the public identifying an alleged porch pirate and the driver of a vehicle seen on home video stealing a package from a resident's front porch.

Heat Advisory in effect until Friday night, Air Quality Alert Thursday

FORNEY, Texas — A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of north Texas, including Kaufman County, until Friday night, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas.

More than 2,600 sign petition to fight new Forney ISD dress code standards prohibiting hoodies, dresses, skirts, and skorts

FORNEY, Texas — A petition to fight new dress code standards in the Forney Independent School District has garnered more than 2,600 signatures in just two days.

Forney Police Department Chief Carrie White sworn in

FORNEY, Texas — Today, June 20, 2022, newly selected Forney Police Department Chief Carrie White was sworn into office during a ceremony held at the Forney Justice Center.

Off-duty Terrell police officer working security thwarts bank robbery attempt

TERRELL, Texas — An off-duty uniformed Terrell police officer working security at a local bank thwarted a robbery attempt on Thursday, according to the department.