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City of Oak Ridge finalizes establishment of police department
OAK RIDGE, Texas — The City of Oak Ridge recently finalized a rigorous process with the State of Texas to establish a new police department for the small, central Kaufman County community.
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18-wheeler hydroplanes across U.S. Highway 80, jackknifes
TERRELL, Texas — An 18-wheeler hydroplaned on U.S. Highway 80 Wednesday morning, crossing opposing traffic, and avoiding any major collisions or injuries.
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One injured in Wednesday morning rollover crash
FORNEY, Texas — One person was injured in a rollover crash Wednesday morning in Forney.
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Box truck involved in earlier wreck unhooks from wrecker while in-tow, strikes pickup truck
FORNEY, Texas — A box truck involved in an earlier wreck on U.S. Highway 80 became unhooked from the heavy-duty wrecker towing it on Pinson Road and struck a pickup truck.
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Overnight crash in Crandall proves fatal, police say alcohol may have been a contributing factor
CRANDALL, Texas — [UPDATE Nov. 6, 3:25 p.m.] — An overnight crash in Crandall proved fatal for a Dallas, Texas, man and police say alcohol may have been a contributing factor.
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Kaufman County burn ban to expire tonight
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The burn ban in Kaufman County will be allowed to expire at midnight tonight, according to Kaufman County Fire Marshal Randy Richards.
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Wills Point man killed in rollover crash on Wednesday morning in Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A Wills Point man was killed in a rollover crash on Wednesday morning in Kaufman County, according to Texas Department of Public Safety Staff Sergeant Kyle Bradford.
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Firefighters extinguish overnight house fire in Crandall area
CRANDALL, Texas — Firefighters from Crandall, Scurry, and Kaufman extinguished a house fire in the Crandall area overnight.
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Sunnyvale closes Barnes Bridge Park due to safety, cleanliness concerns; will research future uses, amenities
SUNNYVALE, Texas — The Town of Sunnyvale has closed Barnes Bridge Park due to safety and cleanliness concerns.
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Kaufman County plays host to three-day regional firefighter training
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County played host to a regional firefighter training course over the weekend.
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DPS Troopers ride along for National School Bus Safety Week
CRANDALL, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety troopers across the state will be participating in ride alongs and school bus safety enforcement efforts in conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week, October 16-20.
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Terrell Police Officer’s Association endorses interim Chief McKeown for open chief position
TERRELL, Texas — Earlier this year, the City of Terrell began the rigorous search for a new chief of police in wake of then-Chief Jody Lay’s retirement in May.
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