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Forney-area home of veteran Dallas police officer destroyed in overnight fire, community rallies for support

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney-area home of a veteran Dallas Police Department officer and his family was destroyed in an overnight fire.

Former Kaufman Police Department officer remembered 17 years after line-of-duty death

KAUFMAN, Texas — Former Kaufman Police Department officer Aubrey Hawkins is being remembered today — 17 years after he was killed in the line of duty while responding to a robbery in progress call.

Three injured in wrong-way crash on U.S. Highway 175 near Kaufman, man facing charges for intoxication assault

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Three people were injured in a wrong-way crash on U.S. Highway 175 early Sunday morning.

DPS Trooper Danny Shaw presented Purple Heart for actions during gunfight at Texas-Mexico border

FORNEY, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper Danny Shaw Jr., a Forney, Texas, native and Forney High School graduate, was presented a Purple Heart earlier this week.

Kemp home destroyed in overnight fire

KEMP, Texas — A Kemp-area home was destroyed in a fire overnight.

Kemp home destroyed in overnight fire

24-year-old Terrell woman killed on Oklahoma highway

TERRELL, Texas — A 24-year-old Terrell woman was killed on an Oklahoma highway last week, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Major water line break prompts school closure in Kaufman, city asks residents to minimize usage

KAUFMAN, Texas — The City of Kaufman is asking residents to minimize their water usage after a 12-inch water line erupted overnight.

Former Forney Mayor, Public Servant Remembered

FORNEY, TX – Local residents are mourning the passing of longtime Forney Mayor and Justice of the Peace, Don Cates. 

Terrell Police Department investigating Saturday morning fatal crash

TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash which occurred early Saturday morning.

Interim chief named permanent replacement at Terrell Police Department

TERRELL, Texas — Terrell Police Department Interim Chief Ken McKeown has been named the permanent replacement after the position was vacated by retiring Chief Jody Lay earlier this year.

No injuries in Wednesday morning rollover crash on U.S. Highway 80

FORNEY, Texas — No injuries were reported in a Wednesday morning rollover crash on U.S. Highway 80 in Forney.