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Forney ISD Announces School Closure On Thursday, January 9th
FORNEY—Forney ISD has announced that the district will be closed on Thursday, January 9th. The closure comes amid a winter storm warning that starts at 6 a.m. on Thursday.
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422nd District Court Jury Service Postponed Due To Inclement Weather
KAUFMAN—Due to anticipated inclement weather, the January 10th 422nd District Court jury service has been postponed until January 17th at 8:30 a.m.
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Kaufman Commissioners Approve Interlocal Agreement With TXDOT For Outerloop Project
KAUFMAN - The Kaufman County Commissioners Court approved an Interlocal Agreement with TXDOT to review the Outlerloop project from 205 North of Terrell to I-20 between FM 1641 and 148.
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Lawsuit Filed Against Balch Springs Alleging Texas Whistleblower Act
BALCH SPRINGS - Former City of Balch Springs Deputy Marshal Norvis Harmon has filed a lawsuit against the City, citing the Texas Whistleblower Act.
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Winter Weather Updates Around Kaufman County - Warming Stations/Closures
KAUFMAN COUNTY - As winter weather settles into Kaufman County, several municipalities have already announced warming stations and facility closures.
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Kaufman County Jail Holding Basilio Mares Ortiz, Charged with 4 New Year's Eve Manslaughter Counts
Forney, TX — Basilio Mares Ortiz, a 35-year-old man, has been booked into the Kaufman County Jail on January 3, 2025, after being transferred from Mesquite Jail. Ortiz faces four counts of intoxication manslaughter stemming from a tragic accident that occurred on New Year’s Eve along Interstate 20 at the intersection with FM 740.
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Kaufman County Man Arrested as Repeat DWI Offender, Faces Significant Bail
Kaufman County, TX – Matthew Wayne Gray, a 53-year-old male, was booked into the Kaufman County Jail on January 3, 2025, after being charged with a third driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense and resisting arrest. Gray is currently being held on a $75,000 bond.
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Henderson County Performing Arts Center Celebrates a Remarkable Year and Looks Ahead
As the Henderson County Performing Arts Center (HCPAC) concludes a remarkable 2024 season, the organization is eagerly preparing for another exciting year. The HCPAC Board expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all supporters, patrons, volunteers, and performers.
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Cancellation Notice for Forney City Council Meeting on January 7, 2025
Forney, TX - The City Council of Forney has announced the cancellation of its Regular Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was set to take place in the Council Chambers at the City Hall Annex, located at 101 E. Main Street, Forney, Texas.
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Forney’s 2025 Waste And Recycling Schedule
FORNEY—The new 2025 waste and recycling schedule for the City of Forney is online. Gateway Parks subdivision's recycling pickup schedule has changed from Week B to Week A.
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