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Kaufman County burn ban extended 45 days
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — This morning, the Kaufman County Commissioner’s Court ordered that all outdoor burning is banned in the unincorporated area of the County for an additional 45 days, unless the restrictions are terminated earlier based on a determination made by the Texas Forest Service or this Court.
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One killed in Amtrak collision with dump truck at Kaufman-Dallas County line
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — One person was killed after an Amtrak train collided with a dump truck at the Dallas-Kaufman County line on Monday afternoon.
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Two escape serious injury after striking utility pole, snapping it, and overturning
COLLEGE MOUND, Texas — Two people escaped serious injury Thursday night after striking a utility pole, snapping it, and overturning, according to firefighters.
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Hearing begins in Terrell annexation case, continues tomorrow
KAUFMAN, Texas — The first hearing for a temporary restraining order granted to land and business owners who are opposed to the City of Terrell’s recent attempt at annexation began today and will reconvene tomorrow morning at the courthouse.
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Forney police reminding drivers, asking for compliance
The Forney Police Department is asking for compliance with a traffic issue in the mornings. Vehicles traveling west on the North Service Road of US Hwy 80 at FM 460 (Clements) are not adhering to the rules of the road. All vehicles in the left lane shall turn south (left) onto FM 460. Only those vehicles in the right lane are permitted to continue west (straight) on the service road leading onto Hwy 80.
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Kaufman County among North Texas counties experiencing intermittent 911 outages
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County is among the North Central Texas Council of Governments Council agencies experiencing intermittent 911 outages.
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Woman dies saving infant child, attempting to save disabled mother from house fire in eastern Kaufman County
MABANK, Texas — A Kaufman County woman died on Monday after saving an infant child from a house fire and returning inside in an attempt to save her disabled mother.
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Kayaker's body recovered in Lake Ray Hubbard
FORNEY, Texas — The body of a kayaker who capsized on Saturday morning at Lake Ray Hubbard has been recovered, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook as Imelda moves through NE Texas overnight, into Friday
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain to portions of Northeast Texas as Tropical Depression Imelda continues moving north, northeast.
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18-wheeler driver airlifted after crashing over U.S. Highway 80 bridge, overnight closure due to fuel spill and cleanup
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The driver of an 18-wheeler was airlifted to a Dallas-area hospital after crashing over a westbound U.S. Highway 80 bridge which resulted in the overnight closure of the westbound lanes due to a large fuel spill into the creek below, according to county officials.
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Henderson County Sheriff's Office searching for missing woman
ATHENS, Texas — The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in their search for a missing woman.
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Kaufman County releases details on proposed $104.1 million transportation and $50 million facilities bonds
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County has released details on its proposed $104.1 million transportation bond and $50 million facilities bond which voters will see on their November ballot.
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