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Family displaced after overnight fire likely caused by lightning strike

FORNEY, Texas — A family of four was displaced after their home was destroyed in a fire, likely caused by a lightning stirke, overnight.

Four injured in major two-vehicle collision

Tornado Watch issued for Kaufman County until midnight, severe weather anticipated

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, issued a Tornado Watch for Kaufman County in anticipation of severe weather impacting the region on Tuesday.

Tornado Watch issued for Kaufman County until midnight, severe weather anticipated

Motorcyclist injured in two-vehicle crash Thursday night

Approximately $130,000 expended on legal fees in one month, budget shortfall

Overturned bumper-pull camper trailer causing delays on U.S. Highway 80

FORNEY, Texas — An overturned bumper-pull camper trailer is causing major delays on east and westbound U.S. Highway 80 near Farm-to-Market (FM) 460 in Forney on Friday afternoon.

Approximately $130,000 expended on legal fees in one month, budget shortfall

FORNEY, Texas — Midway through the 2016 fiscal year, the City of Forney has exceeded its $154,000 legal services budget by nearly $65,000 thanks in part to a six-figure bill from a law firm that worked for the city for five weeks, city documents indicate.

Overturned bumper-pull camper trailer causing delays on U.S. Highway 80

Motorcyclist injured in two-vehicle crash Thursday night

FORNEY, Texas — A motorcyclist was injured on Thursday night following a two-vehicle crash on Farm-to-Market (FM) 548 at Broad Street.

Missing East Texas boy last seen in Forney found safe in New Mexico

FORNEY, Texas — A missing East Texas boy who was last seen in Forney, Texas, was found safe in New Mexico thanks to the efforts of a pre-school teacher.

Silent auction, fish fry to benefit Kaufman County Fire Marshal’s Office deputy fire marshal and family

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Fire Chiefs’ and Firefighters’ Association will sponsor a silent auction and fish fry will be held in May to benefit a Kaufman County Fire Marshal’s Office deputy fire marshal and his family.