Mathew Richards

Death Row inmate who kidnapped elderly Garland woman, drowned her in Van Zandt County executed

GARLAND, Texas — A Texas death row inmate, Jedidiah Isaac Murphy, was executed for a two-decade-old murder, marking the sixth execution in the state this year, according to Texas Department of Criminal Justice data.

Kaufman County Sheriff's Office seeking person of interest in burglary and theft cases

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking a person of interest in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts, according to Sheriff Bryan W. Beavers.

Two police pursuits end in Forney within 30 minutes of each other Tuesday night

FORNEY, Texas — Two police pursuits ended in Forney within 30 minutes of each other on Tuesday night, netting at least two arrests and the recovery of a reported stolen vehicle.

Gas balloon participating in international cross-country race crash lands in Crandall

CRANDALL, Texas — A gas balloon participating in the cross-country 66th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett balloon race crash landed in Crandall Monday night, October 9, 2023.

Kaufman County to celebrate 175 years with proclamations, toast at Poor Farm

KAUFMAN, Texas — Kaufman County will celebrate 175 years since its inception in 1848 with proclamations and a toast, among other celebratory activities at the county's Poor Farm.

KCSO issues BOLO for unidentified male of interest in burglary of motor vehicles

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office has issued a be-on-the-lookout report for an unidentified male who is a person of interest in recent burglary of motor vehicles.

Kaufman police investigating fatal multi-vehicle crash

KAUFMAN, Texas — The Kaufman Police Department is investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 34 Bypass and FM 1836 / Rand Road that occurred earlier this morning, October 4, 2023.

K9 alerts to meth, fentanyl during traffic stop of Mabank man with drug conviction history

HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — A routine traffic stop in the Gun Barrel City area of Henderson County on Friday led to a drug-related arrest.

No injuries after Henderson County Sheriff's Office unit struck during traffic stop

MALAKOFF, Texas — A Henderson County Sheriff's Office vehicle was hit during a routine traffic stop on the morning of Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Three Terrell apartment units damaged in early morning fire

TERRELL, Texas — Three Terrell apartment units were damaged in an early morning fire, according to the Terrell Fire Department.

Kaufman County Burn Ban lifted, residents must still follow outdoor burning regulations

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The county-wide burn ban has been lifted, according to a statement from the Kaufman County Fire Marshal's Office on Tuesday morning.

McAlister's Deli confirms new Terrell location