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UPDATE: Terrell Police Department non-emergency phone service restored

TERRELL, Texas — After a weeks outage, the Terrell Police Department's non-emergency phone numbers have been restored, the department stated at 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

TxDOT awards U.S. Highway 80 ramp relocation contract, construction to begin soon

FORNEY, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a $5.04 million contract last month to relocate ramps along U.S. Highway 80 in Forney.

Terrell police officers volunteer services, patrol in Dallas during time of mourning

TERRELL, Texas — Three veteran police officers with the Terrell Police Department volunteered their services to the Dallas Police Department during their time of mourning in wake of an attack which left five police officers dead and seven others injured.

Kaufman County financials continue to improve

Lovers Lane repavement construction project begins

AG Paxton: Don’t get taken by scammers who may try to capitalize on the Dallas shootings

AUSTIN, Texas (Attorney General's Office) – Texans are known for opening their hearts and their wallets to others in times of need. Attorney General Ken Paxton today encouraged any citizens who want to donate to the victims of the Dallas shootings to give compassionately, but give carefully.

Lovers Lane repavement construction project begins

FORNEY, Texas — Construction on Lovers Lane repavement project began earlier this morning, according to the City of Forney.

Kaufman County financials continue to improve

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas (Kaufman County Judge’s Office) — The financial stability of Kaufman County continues to improve according to the results of an independent audit by the firm Patillo, Brown and Hill LLP of Waco.

Walls going up on Forney Fire Department’s Fire Station No. 2

FORNEY, Texas — The walls on the Forney Fire Department’s Fire Station No. 2 began going up earlier this week in anticipation for a November 2016 completion.

After Dallas tragedy, Kaufman County law enforcement agencies see outpouring of support

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — After five Dallas police officers were killed and seven others were injured last week in a targeted attack in downtown Dallas, law enforcement agencies across Kaufman County have received an outpouring of support from community members.

TxDOT to construct new Farm-to-Market road on existing county road

TERRELL, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded a contract to convert an existing county road in to a Farm-to-Market (FM) road which will improve highway connectivity in northern Kaufman County.

After Dallas tragedy, Kaufman County law enforcement agencies see outpouring of support