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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texans to avoid groups larger than 10; closes bars, gyms and restaurants for dine-in
AUSTIN, Texas (by Patrick Svitek, the Texas Tribune) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday took sweeping action to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus across Texas, closing restaurants and schools, among other things.
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Kaufman County under Tornado Watch until 10 p.m., Flood Warning & Watch continues
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of northeast Texas, including Kaufman County, until 10 p.m.
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Kaufman County issues Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — On Wednesday morning, Kaufman County issued a Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency in response to COVID-19.
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Mesquite resident tests positive for COVID-19
MESQUITE, Texas — A Mesquite resident tested positive for COVID-19, the Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) announced.
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Flash Flood Watch continues for Kaufman County until 7 p.m. Wednesday
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A Flash Flood Watch for Kaufman County continues until 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
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City of Forney to reschedule Festival on Main, retiring fire chief's reception due to COVID-19 concerns
FORNEY, Texas — The City of Forney will reschedule the Festival on Main and a reception for retiring Forney Fire Department Chief Rick Townsend due to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to address the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, the City of Forney announced moments ago.
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Downtown Forney intersection to be closed nightly, March 15-17
FORNEY, Texas — The downtown Forney intersection of Bois d'Arc Street and Main Street will be closed nightly, beginning tonight until March 17, according to the City of Forney.
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Local school districts respond to COVID-19 concerns with extended school closures, remote learning
FORNEY, Texas — The following information is the latest we have received from school districts within Kaufman County. A timeline of our news coverage and district statements can be found below the district list.
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Strong to severe thunderstorms possible Thursday afternoon, overnight
FORNEY, Texas — Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible throughout the region as a cold front and dry line sweep across north Texas Thursday afternoon and overnight.
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City of Forney to honor retiring, long-time Fire Chief Rick Townsend during April 7 reception
FORNEY, Texas — The City of Forney will honor retiring, long-time Forney Fire Department Chief Rick Rownsend during a reception on April 7, 2020.
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Beginning today, westbound Spur 557 exit ramp to FM 148 to temporarily close
TERRELL, Texas — Beginning today, the westbound Spur 557 exit ramp to northbound Farm-to-Market (FM) 148 will be temporary closed for approximately two weeks, the Texas Department of Transportation announced.
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Two airlifted, child injured in major crash on Interstate 20
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Two people were airlifted and a child was injured in a major crash on westbound Interstate 20 in eastern Kaufman County on Wednesday afternoon.
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