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Construction underway to replace Forney's replica Statue of Liberty
FORNEY, Texas — Construction is underway to replace the City of Forney's replica Statue of Liberty alongside U.S. Highway 80.
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With landowner consent, no hunting license required for feral hog hunting beginning Sept. 1
AUSTIN, Texas – Feral hogs are so loathed by landowners in Texas for their habitat destroying behavior that beginning Sept. 1, you won’t even need a hunting license to pursue them on private property. That’s when a new law takes effect removing even more obstacles from controlling hog numbers.
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No students onboard bus involved in Tuesday morning crash, one driver seriously injured
FORNEY, Texas — One person was seriously injured Tuesday morning in a collision with a Forney ISD school bus, which was not occupied by students.
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Kaufman among Texas municipalities targeted in ransomware attack
KAUFMAN, Texas — Kaufman is among more than 20 Texas municipalities targeted in a coordinated August 16 ransomware attack, officials confirm to inForney.com.
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Kaufman County orders burn ban next 45 days
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Commissioners' Court ordered a burn ban on Wednesday morning, August 21, 2019, after a recommendation by Kaufman County Fire Marshal's Office.
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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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