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TxDSHS: Two Kaufman County residents test positive for COVID-19
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — UPDATE [Mar. 26] — No new COVID-19 cases were reported in Kaufman County on Thursday morning during the Texas Department of State Health Services' 11:30 a.m. daily update.
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Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards signs shelter-in-place order, court extends emergency declaration
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — UPDATE [Mar. 24] — The Kaufman County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the extension of an emergency declaration for 30 days, following an hours-long emergency-called meeting Tuesday.
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City of Forney orders Shelter in Place until April 8
FORNEY, Texas — UPDATE [Last update 5:07 p.m.] — The Forney City Council unanimously approved a two-week Shelter in Place order for all residents of the City of Forney.
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One killed in side-by-side ATV crash
POETRY, Texas — One person was killed in a side-by-side ATV crash in the Poetry-area of northern Kaufman County on Sunday night.
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TVEC to stop residential and small business member disconnects, to provide financial assistance through TVEC Charitable Foundation
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative has announced it will stop disconnects for its non-paying residential and small business members during uncertain economic times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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