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70-year-old man rescued from collapsed structure
KAUFMAN, Texas — A 70-year-old man was rescued from a collapsed structure in Kaufman on Wednesday afternoon.
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Utility worker struck, killed on FM 429
TERRELL, Texas — A utility worker was struck and killed by an airborne vehicle on Farm-to-Market (FM) 429 on Tuesday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Former Terrell clergy member among list of 'credibly accused' of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic Diocese of Dallas
TERRELL, Texas — A former Terrell clergy member was among a list names released by the Catholic Diocese of Dallas yesterday of clergy members "credibly accused" of sexual abuse of minors dating back to 1950.
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VIDEO: Rep. Keith Bell leads moment of silence on House Floor in recognition of tragic Athens ISD bus crash that claimed student's life, critically injured another
FORNEY, Texas — District 4 State Representative Keith Bell led a moment of silence yesterday on the House Floor in recognition of a fatal Athens ISD bus crash last week that claimed the life of a student.
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Strong overnight cold front to bring 20-degree temps, lower wind chills for Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — An approaching strong cold front will bring mid-20-degree temperatures and even lower wind chills to Kaufman County overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
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One student killed, another student and driver injured after bus and train collide in Athens
ATHENS, Texas — Athens Independent School District officials confirm one student has been killed and another injured after a school bus and train collided on Friday afternoon.
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Terrell City Council approves federal SAFER grant to provide funding for nine firefighters
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell City Council unanimously approved a resolution during their Jan. 22 meeting approving a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Forney ISD: No injuries, threats, or weapons used in fight at North Forney High School despite social media rumors
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Independent School District has notified parents of a fight at North Forney High School after, what the district describes as social media rumors, began circulating on Tuesday morning.
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City workers rescued from Cedar Creek lake this morning
KEMP, Texas — Kemp city officials say four employees of their water utilities department are fine tonight after they were rescued from a stalled barge on Cedar Creek Lake this morning.
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Dallas County Community College District EMS/paramedic students are learning to save lives
FORNEY, Texas — Mason Atkins faces possible dangers every time he performs his chosen profession. However, the Forney firefighter – who is studying to become a paramedic – believes that he has double the chance to save a life, treat a wound or halt an overdose.
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Body matching description of missing Ennis mother, Emily Wade, discovered in creek bed
ENNIS, Texas — A body matching the description of a missing Ennis mother was discovered in a creek bed in the late morning hours on Monday, the Ennis Police Department confirms.
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Kaufman County family displaced in overnight fire
COLLEGE MOUND, Texas — A Kaufman County family was displaced in an overnight fire in the College Mound area.
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