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Helms Trail to be closed for culvert replacement, June 21-22

Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 reopened following major rollover crash, one airlifted

Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 reopened following major rollover crash, one airlifted

FORNEY, Texas — Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 has reopened following a major two-vehicle rollover crash at Dallas-Kaufman County line.

TxDOT to hold public meetings on SH 205 improvements

TERRELL, Texas (Texas Department of Transportation) — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will conduct two public meetings to discuss the proposed improvements to SH 205 from US 80 to SH 78 in Kaufman, Rockwall, and Collin Counties and receive public comment.

Heat Advisory for Kaufman County until Saturday at 8 p.m.

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, issued a Heat Advisory for 46 North Texas counties, including Kaufman County, on Wednesday.

Heat Advisory for Kaufman County until Saturday at 8 p.m.

Officials investigating man’s apparent electrocution death in Terrell

TERRELL, Texas — Officials are investigating a man’s apparent electrocution death in Terrell.

GoFundMe for Kaufman Police Department captain who underwent transplant

KAUFMAN, Texas — A GoFundMe account has been established for a Kaufman Police Department captain who recently underwent surgery for a liver transplant.

Van Zandt County Fire Marshal, EMC takes position with State Fire Marshal’s Office

Van Zandt County Fire Marshal, EMC takes position with State Fire Marshal’s Office

VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas — Van Zandt County Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Coordinator Chuck Allen recently accepted a position with the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office in Austin, Texas.

One injured in rollover crash

No injuries in early morning rollover crash on U.S. Highway 80

FORNEY, Texas — No injuries were reported following an early morning rollover crash on U.S. Highway 80 in Forney.