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Forney PD officer Nicole Phillips named Public Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers
FORNEY, Texas — Forney Police Department officer Nicole Phillips has been named Public Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
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Former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall dies at age 95
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall has died at the age of 95 after representing portions of north and northeast Texas in Texas' 4th District for more than three decades (1981-2015).
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3 residents displaced after their home was destroyed by fire in College Mound
COLLEGE MOUND, Texas — Three residents were displaced after their College Mound-area home was destroyed by a fire on Tuesday afternoon.
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Kaufman County commissioners approve extra-patrol contract in Devonshire
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Commissioners' Court has approved an extra-patrol contract between the Precinct 2 Constable's Office and Devonshire, a master-planned community just north of the Forney city limits.
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Nearly 1,000 Oncor customers are without power in the Kemp area
KEMP, Texas — Kemp-area residents should expect an extended power outage on Tuesday afternoon as temperatures remain in the 30s.
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Rain, wind, falling temperatures make for a frigid start to week
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Local residents are advised to make necessary precautions in preparation for what may be the coldest night of the season so far.
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Kaufman County Sheriff's Office investigating Saturday morning shooting
OAK RIDGE, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in the Oak Ridge area on Saturday morning.
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Police identify man discovered in Cedar Creek Lake, death consistent with drowning
TOOL, Texas — UPDATE [Mar. 4] — Police have identified a man who was discovered deceased in Cedar Creek Lake last week.
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Study: Forney residents have highest life expectancy in Kaufman county
FORNEY, Texas — A study about life expectancy in Texas says Forney residents may live longer than their neighbors in other parts of Kaufman County.
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Forney candidates invited to participate in virtual town hall meeting
FORNEY, Texas — Candidates for Forney city council and mayoral race have been invited to participate in a virtual town hall meeting to be broadcast on Facebook, on Thursday, April 18.
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Rep. Bell files bill expanding criminal liability to those exposing children to crack cocaine, dangerous drugs
FORNEY, Texas — State Representative Keith Bell, R-Forney, has filed House Bill 1261 to address a gap in criminal liability in the Texas Penal Code to those who expose children to dangerous drugs, such as crack cocaine.
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Former Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood honored in Washington, D.C. for leadership in advancing 911 services
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Former Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood was recognized last week in Washington, D.C. for his leadership role in advancing 911 services in Kaufman County.
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