Articles by Mathew Richards
City of Forney to close all city parks, walking trails at Community Park will remain open
FORNEY, Texas — Following a Tuesday night meeting of the Forney City Council, the City of Forney will move forward will closing all city parks with the exception of the walking trails at the Forney Community Park.
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Kaufman Co. Health Officer: Likely hundreds of COVID-19 cases in the county
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — During a special-called meeting on Tuesday morning, Kaufman County Health Officer Benjamin Brashear said there are likely hundreds of COVID-19 cases in the county, despite what is being reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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16 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — 16 COVID-19 cases have now been confirmed in Kaufman County, according to county officials in an update Monday afternoon.
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Man who allegedly shot Kemp police officer in custody following hours-long standoff
MABANK, Texas — UPDATE [Apr. 6, 12:38 a.m.] — A man who allegedly shot a Kemp police officer is in custody after an hours-long standoff in Mabank, authorities told inForney.com just before 12:30 a.m.
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DSHS: Tenth COVID-19 case confirmed in Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A tenth COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Kaufman County, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services in an update on Saturday, just after noon.
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Kaufman County confirms four new COVID-19 cases, nine total
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County officials on Friday morning confirmed four new COVID-19 cases bringing the county total to nine.
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Man arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries faces firearm, drug charges
KAUFMAN, Texas — UPDATE [Apr. 3] — A man arrested in connection with several recent burglaries in Kaufman is facing a number of firearm and narcotics charges.
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Fifth COVID-19 case confirmed in Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A fifth COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Kaufman County, according to Kaufman County officials.
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In passing of voice of Big Tex, a Kaufman County resident, State Fair to open auditions
TERRELL, Texas — A bucket list item for him, Robert "Bob" Boykin had always dreamed of being the voice of Big Tex — the 55-foot tall, Texas-sized cowboy that greets fair-goers each year at the State Fair of Texas.
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Forney ISD to remain closed until May 4, continue virtual learning
FORNEY, Texas — In accordance with an statewide executive order issued earlier today by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Forney Independent School District has announced all school facilities will remain closed until Monday, May 4, 2020, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Gov. Abbott issues statewide executive order closing schools until May 4, limiting activities and services to those identified as essential until April 30
FORNEY, Texas — Texas Governor Abbott, in a press conference moments ago, issued an executive order limiting all Texas residents to activities and services to those identified as essential and the closure of both public and private schools for approximately a month.
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Terrell and Kaufman ISD announce indefinite campus closures, to continue at-home learning
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell and Kaufman Independent School Districts (ISD) have announced the indefinite closure of all of their campuses, in announcements made Monday.
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