Articles by Mathew Richards

Kaufman High School's Kasen Ramirez wins Grand Champion Beefmaster Heifer at 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show

KAUFMAN, Texas — Kaufman High School sophomore Kasen Ramirez took top honors at Sunday's Fort Worth Stock Show after being named Grand Champion Beefmaster Heifer with his showing.

January 24, 2022

Forney ISD enrollment numbers projected to possibly double in 10 years, cites demographic report

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Independent School District's enrollment numbers are projected to possibly more than double by 2032, according to housing market closures and the district's 2021 third-quarter demographics report.

January 23, 2022

Vehicle sought in Kaufman burglary investigation

KAUFMAN, Texas — The Kaufman Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the owner or driver of a vehicle believed to be involved in a string of area vehicle burglaries.

January 21, 2022

Terrell Police Department seeking identity of burglary suspect

TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Police Department is seeking assistance from the public identifying an alleged burglary suspect.

January 21, 2022

Terrell PD seeking vehicle that struck building, cement planter on West Moore Avenue

TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Police Department is seeking a suspect vehicle that struck a building and a cement planer on West Moore Avenue on Sunday.

January 19, 2022

SILVER Alert discontinued for missing elderly man out of Mesquite

MESQUITE, Texas — UPDATE — The SILVER Alert published for 82-year-old George Garlington has been discontinued.

January 18, 2022

Kaufman County school districts announce additional closures due to COVID-19 case numbers

FORNEY, Texas — Several Kaufman County school districts have announced closures due to an increase in positive COVID-19 case numbers.

January 13, 2022

Two free drive-thru COVID-19 test sites to open in Kaufman County

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Two free drive-thru COVID-19 test sites will open in Kaufman County, according to the Kaufman County Office of Emergency Management.

January 12, 2022

Kemp ISD to close Thursday, Friday due to 'rapid and significant rise' in COVID-19 cases

KEMP, Texas — The Kemp Independent School District announced the closure of all campuses Thursday and Friday, citing a "rapid and significant rise in COVID cases in Kemp ISD."

January 11, 2022

Kaufman County COVID-19 testing site closed due to overwhelming response, to re-open tomorrow at new site

TERRELL, Texas — The Kaufman County COVID-19 testing site in Terrell closed today after the center reached max capacity, according to county officials.

January 10, 2022

Forney ISD teacher nominated for LifeChanger of the Year award

FORNEY, Texas — Forney Independent School District teacher Jennifer Garrett was nominated for the LifeChanger of the Year award.

January 9, 2022

Three arrested on attempted murder warrants out of Louisiana following brief standoff in Forney

FORNEY, Texas — Three men were arrested Friday on warrants for attempted murder out of Louisiana.

January 7, 2022