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16 Kaufman County quarter horses test positive for equine infectious anemia in latest outbreak bulletin, quarantine ordered
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — 16 quarter horses have tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) at one Kaufman County premise, according to the Texas Animal Health Commission which has placed the premise on quarantine.
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Forney police investigating fiery fatal crash involving 18-wheeler
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Police Department is investigating a fiery fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler in the area of westbound U.S. Highway 80 and Pinson Road.
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Semi-trailer hauling chemicals catches fire in Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — As of 1 p.m., a semi-trailer hauling chemicals continues to burn on Interstate 20 exit 506 in eastern Kaufman County.
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Judge upholds CPS decision to remove child for possible medical child abuse
KAUFMAN, Texas — Four year- old Drake Pardo who was removed from his Kemp home by court order on June 20 will remain in Child Protective Service’s custody according to a judge ruling on Tuesday, despite the family’s claim that the removal was “illegal”.
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Kemp Lumber and Building Supplies destroyed in fire
KEMP, Texas — Kemp Lumber and Building Supplies was destroyed in a fire on Thursday, according to Kaufman County Fire Marshal Randy Richards.
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One airlifted from motorcycle crash on SH 243 near Kaufman
KAUFMAN, Texas — One person has been airlifted from a vehicle vs. motorcycle crash on State Highway 243 just east of Kaufman.
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TxDOT to host public meeting for FM 1641, FM 548 expansion project
KAUFMAN COUNTY – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing to widen Farm to Market Road (FM) 1641 from FM 548 to FM 148 and FM 548 from FM 1641 to United States (US) 80 in Kaufman County. An open house has been scheduled to present the planned improvements and to receive public comments on the proposed project.
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Kaufman PD investigating fatal crash on U.S. Highway 175 involving 5 vehicles
KAUFMAN, Texas — The Kaufman Police Department is investigating a fatal crash on eastbound U.S. Highway 175 on Thursday night.
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Part 1: It's time to talk about suicide
Publisher’s Note: Below is the first installment of a series of articles that inForney.com will share over the coming weeks. The information provided is the culmination of months long investigation into the increase in suicide deaths in Kaufman County. It is our hope and intent to inform you with the most recent data available and explain how we might be able to reduce the rate of suicide in the future. I have conducted countless hours of research, interviews, and data analysis to try and answer two simple questions. 1. What’s causing the rise in suicide deaths? 2. What can we do about it? In Part 3 you will learn more about the resources available to those who need help in our area. In the meantime, if you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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EB U.S. Highway 175 exit ramp to SH 243 to be closed daily for repairs
KAUFMAN, Texas – The eastbound U.S. Highway 175 exit ramp to State Highway 243 will be closed daily through the end of July for repairs.
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Portion of Reeder Road to be closed for several months for reconstruction, realignment
FORNEY, Texas — A portion of Reeder Road will be closed for several months while crews reconstruct and realign the roadway.
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As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, Crandall native supports Navy’s nuclear deterrence mission
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – A 2012 Crandall High School graduate and Crandall, Texas, native in the U.S. Navy supports the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission.
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