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Forney native, a 2017 graduate of NFHS, propels submarine legacy into the future
FORNEY, Texas — As citizens of Forney go about their daily lives, members of the U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service” work beneath the ocean’s waves, continuing a tradition that only a small fraction of military members will ever know: strategic deterrence.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Kaufman County until midnight
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of North Texas, including Kaufman County, until midnight.
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Area residents react to controversial billboard in Kemp protesting latest Dallas decision on Confederate War Memorial
KEMP, Texas — Area residents are reacting to a controversial billboard that recently went up in Kemp — sparking debate on both sides of Dallas council members' latest decision to remove a Confederate War Memorial in downtown Dallas.
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Brothers, both injured in the line of duty, to throw out first pitch during Texas Rangers' Law Enforcement Appreciate Night, March 30
FORNEY, Texas — Two brothers, both injured in separate line-of-duty shooting incidents, will throw out the first pitch during the Texas Rangers' Law Enforcement Appreciation Night on March 30, 2019.
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Portion of East Malloy Bridge Road in between Forney and Seagoville to be closed for approximately 36 days for re-construction
FORNEY, Texas — A portion of East Malloy Bridge Road in between Forney and Seagoville will be closed for approximately 36 days while crews work to rebuild the road.
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City of Forney schedules two public hearings on proposed annexation
FORNEY, Texas — The City of Forney is proposing to institute annexation proceedings on five tracts of land on the city's west side, both north and south of U.S. Highway 80.
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Wind Advisory for Kaufman County overnight; Hazardous Weather outlook
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of North Texas, including Kaufman County, as storms sweep across the region.
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Eastbound Interstate 20 closed in Van Zandt County due to a large sinkhole
VAN, Texas — Eastbound Interstate 20 has been closed in Van, Texas, due to a large sinkhole.
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Police: Driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic in fatal crash north of Kaufman
KAUFMAN, Texas — UPDATE [Mar. 12] — The Texas Department of Publics Safety has identified the deceased driver of the Rav4 as 73-year-old Matthew Todd of Kaufman, Texas.
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Change your clocks tonight: lawmakers say it doesn't have to be this way
FORNEY, Texas — Tonight, Texans will spring their clocks one hour for daylight savings. Legislators in both the Texas House and Senate want you to know it doesn't have to be this way.
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Forney city council, Senior Connect celebrates nationwide March for Meals campaign
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney City Council has joined Senior Connect, the Kaufman County agency responsible for senior citizens centers and the area’s Meals on Wheels program, to celebrate the 17th annual March for Meals campaign.
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Potential for severe storms overnight
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Scattered storms are expected to move across parts of the area overnight tonight into Saturday morning. The greatest severe potential will be for large hail with an initial wave of storms. However, strong to severe storms are possible across much of the area.
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