Mathew Richards

Multiple fire departments tackle large grass fire in Kaufman County

CRANDALL, Texas — A large grass fire that broke out around 11:30 a.m. today in a field near N. FM 148 and Prairie Chapel Road was swiftly addressed by several fire departments in Kaufman County.

Forney-area 911 call prompting 'secure' campus status determined to be a child with an airsoft gun

FORNEY, Texas — A 911 call of a kid with a firearm, which prompted several Forney ISD area campuses to go into "secure" early Wednesday morning, was determined to be an airsoft gun, law enforcement officials confirm to inForney.com.

Forney downtown market opens applications for fall vendors

Coordinated rescue efforts help seriously injured boater off Cedar Creek Lake

GUN BARREL CITY, Texas — A boater on Cedar Creek Lake sustained serious injuries after jumping off a boat on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Terrell home destroyed in early morning fire

TERRELL, Texas — A Terrell home was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.

Several horses perish in Kaufman County barn arena fire

CRANDALL, Texas — Several horses tragically perished in a Kaufman County barn fire on Friday night, fire authorities report.

Forney ISD announces 6.5 cent tax rate reduction; proposed citizen referendum on teacher raises and armed police at each campus

FORNEY, Texas — Forney Independent School District (ISD) recently announced a decrease in its tax rate for the fifth consecutive year — accumulating a total reduction over the past five years of 25 cents per $100,000 in assessed valuations.

Two extricated, one airlifted from head-on collision on FM 987

KAUFMAN, Texas — Two people were extricated and one was airlifted from a major, head-on collision on Farm-to-Market (FM) 987 earlier today.

Kaufman County demonstrating resilience in housing market with home sale increases amid evolving economic conditions

Terrell High School junior killed in gunfire Wednesday morning, 16-year-old charged with murder

TERRELL, Texas [Updated throughout] — A Terrell High School junior was shot and killed Wednesday morning near the high school, according to the district.

Investigation Discovery's 'High Speed Chase' TV series features Pct. 2 Constable's pursuit

FORNEY, Texas — Investigation Discovery's new TV cop series, "High Speed Chase," featured a Kaufman County Precinct 2 Constable's Office pursuit in its third aired episode Tuesday night.

Multiple area fire departments respond to residential structure fire in Poetry

POETRY, Texas — The Terrell Fire Department (TFD) was called for mutual aid on a residential fire by the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department.