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DPS bolsters school bus safety efforts in conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week

Terrell Police Department acquires surplus government ‘tactical protective vehicle’

Terrell Police Department acquires surplus government ‘tactical protective vehicle’

Terrell Police Department acquires surplus government ‘tactical protective vehicle’

TERRELL, Texas — Earlier this year, the Terrell Police Department acquired a “tactical response vehicle” which was recently put into service and utilized in an armed, barricaded suspect incident earlier this week.

More than 3,000 Oncor customers without power in Forney

FORNEY, Texas — More than 3,000 Oncor customers are without power in Forney on Thursday afternoon.

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City of Heath earns prominent Scenic City Certification in 2016
 with upgrade from Silver to Gold Status

City of Heath earns prominent Scenic City Certification in 2016
 with upgrade from Silver to Gold Status

HEATH, Texas (City of Heath) — The City of Heath was not only re-certified as a Texas Scenic City in 2016, but was upgraded from the Silver to Gold status.



North Forney High School Ladies Golf Tournament to Support Susan G. Komen cancer research

FORNEY, Texas — The North Forney High School Golf Team will host a Ladies High School Golf Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Waterview Golf Course in Rowlett, Texas. The tournament is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and will include varsity lady golfers from a number of high schools in the North Texas area.

North Forney High School Ladies Golf Tournament to Support Susan G. Komen cancer research

Westbound U.S. Highway 80 closed due to multi-vehicle pileup

Westbound U.S. Highway 80 closed due to multi-vehicle pileup

FORNEY, Texas — Westbound U.S. Highway 80 is closed due to a multi-vehicle crash.