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FM 740 closed due to two-vehicle rollover crash

Van overturns on U.S. Highway 80 in Forney, separate rollover crashes reported across the county

FORNEY, Texas — A van overturned on westbound U.S. Highway 80 in Forney on Friday afternoon with separate rollover crashes being reported across the county.

Elderly man crashes into Kaufman County Courthouse Annex, commissioners’ court meeting room

Elderly man crashes into Kaufman County Courthouse Annex, commissioners’ court meeting room

KAUFMAN, Texas — An elderly man crashed into the Kaufman County Courthouse Annex building and into the commissioners’ court meeting room on Tuesday afternoon.

DPS advises Texans to stay cautious during winter weather

DPS advises Texans to stay cautious during winter weather

AUSTIN, Texas (Texas Department of Public Safety) – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to monitor weather forecasts and take necessary precautions as winter weather and cold temperatures sweep across the state.

Bodies of missing father, son recovered on Lake Tawakoni

HUNT COUNTY, Texas — The bodies of a father and son were recovered on Lake Tawakoni after being reported missing on Monday.

Valve to blame for chlorine gas leak in Elmo, voluntary evacuation issued

Valve to blame for chlorine gas leak in Elmo, voluntary evacuation issued

ELMO, Texas — A pop-up valve is to blame for a chlorine gas leak in Elmo which resulted in a voluntary evacuation of approximately seven homes near the facility affected by the leak.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kaufman County

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kaufman County until 6:30 a.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kaufman County