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One lane eastbound Interstate 20 to be closed Aug. 25 - Sept. 23 for rehabilitation and bridge deck replacement
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Weather permitting, the left lane of eastbound Interstate 20 from Big Brushy Creek, located east of Talty, to Spur 557 will be closed this Sunday, August 25, 2019, until September 23, 2019, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Nearly 2,500 TVEC customers in Kaufman County among widespread power outages across East Texas
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Nearly 2,500 Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative (TVEC) customers in Kaufman County are among widespread power outages across East Texas. In total, 28,994 TVEC customers are currently experiencing power outages and instances of low voltage or flickering, according to TVEC.
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TxDPS investigating fatal crash on SH 34
TERRELL, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on State Highway 34 north of Terrell on Wednesday afternoon.
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Water users in City of Crandall and Gastonia Scurry SUD urged to limit water usage after pipeline break
CRANDALL, Texas — The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), the city of Crandall and the Gastonia-Scurry SUD (Special Utility District) are urging water users of Crandall and Gastonia-Scurry SUD to limit the use of water following a pipeline break. Currently, there is no impact to water quality.
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Kaufman County to seek $154.1 million in two bond propositions for transportation and justice center, sub-courthouse improvements, and new facilities
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Yesterday, the Kaufman County Commissioner's Court unanimously voted to place two county bond propositions on the November ballot — Proposition A and Proposition B totaling approximately $154.1 million.
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Mabank police searching for missing elderly man with dementia
MABANK, Texas — The Mabank Police Department is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing elderly man with dementia.
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Forney Police Department swears in new police chief, Mica Lunt
FORNEY, Texas — UPDATE [Oct.7] — In a swearing-in ceremony yesterday afternoon, the Forney Police Department welcomed its newest chief of police, Mica Lunt.
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Bill Huthmacher elected chairman of No.1 British Flying Training School Museum Board of Directors
TERRELL, Texas — The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum announces the election of Bill Huthmacher as chairman of its board of directors. Other new officers include Jerry Pearsall, vice chairman; Margaret Briggs, secretary, and Jill Baltz, Treasurer. During the same meeting, the board announced the appointment of Rudy Bowling as executive director of the organization.
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Heat Advisory for Kaufman County on Wednesday and Thursday
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of North Texas, including Kaufman County, for Wednesday and Thursday.
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More than 200 without power due to blown transformer, downed lines
FORNEY, Texas — More than 200 Oncor customers are without power Tuesday afternoon due to a blown transformer and downed lines in the area of the Farm-to-Market (FM) 548 business corridor in Forney.
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Two airlifted from head-on collision on FM 2728
KAUFMAN, Texas — Two people were airlifted from a major, head-on collision on Farm-to-Market (FM) 2728 on Friday evening.
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DPS investigating fatal crash on U.S. Highway 175
KAUFMAN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash that occurred earlier today on U.S. Highway 175.
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