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Eastbound Interstate 20 closed in Terrell due to 18-wheeler fire
TERRELL, Texas — Eastbound Interstate 20 is closed in Terrell due to an 18-wheeler fire.
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Trinity River crests near Rosser
ROSSER, Texas — The Trinity River near Rosser crested yesterday afternoon at nearly 37 feet according to the National Weather Service.
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Social Security benefits to increase in new year
FORNEY, Texas — Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security Administration announced last week.
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Forney Police Department launches voluntary camera registration program to aid in criminal investigations, deter crime
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Police Department has announced a voluntary surveillance video camera registration program, “Forney Community Cam,” to aid in criminal investigations and deter crime.
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Truck hauling granite slabs overturns on Interstate 20, scattering debris and causing delays
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A tuck hauling granite slabs overturned on Interstate 20 on Wednesday morning in eastern Kaufman County — scattering debris and causing morning delays for eastbound motorists.
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Terrell Firefighters endorse Lecroy for new department chief
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Professional Firefighters Association announced their official endorsement of Terrell native Shane Lecroy to the position of Chief of the Terrell Fire Department today.
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Officials working eighth wreck on Spur 557
TERRELL, Texas — Wet road conditions continue to plague 18 wheelers trying to navigate Spur 557 in Terrell as officers work the eighth accident since yesterday morning.
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Rain causes more flooding, road closures and power outages
FORNEY, Texas — Kaufman County officials and local utilities spent the majority of Monday monitoring weather and road conditions as rain continues to fall across the area with a possible 2 to 4 inches still forecasted to come.
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Heavy rains force closure of roads, more expected overnight
FORNEY, Texas — Kaufman county officials are preparing for more rain overnight and increased chances of flooding.
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Bark-toberfest provides shelter relief and support
FORNEY, Texas — The animals at the Forney Animal Shelter are benefiting from the good deeds of friends and neighbors who gathered last Sunday for Forney’s inaugural Bark-toberfest.
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Kaufman county under flash flood watch through weekend
FORNEY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of north central Texas and northeast Texas, including all of Kaufman County through Sunday morning.
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Public hearing scheduled for SH205 South project in Kaufman and Rocwall counties
KAUFMAN AND ROCKWALL COUNTIES, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing to widen State Highway (SH) 205 from United States Highway (US) 80 in Terrell to the junction of SH 205/John King Boulevard (South Goliad Street) in Kaufman and Rockwall counties. TxDOT will host an informal open house with a formal public hearing to inform citizens of the proposed project and solicit comments.
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