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Wettest year on record surpassed overnight in Dallas-Fort Worth

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — At 12:14 a.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, measured 3.18 inches of rain at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) airport — bringing the year total to 53.56 inches and making 2015 the wettest year on record since 1991.

Flash Flood Watch issued for Kaufman County until 6 a.m. Sunday

Flash Flood Watch issued for Kaufman County until 6 a.m. Sunday

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Kaufman County from 6 p.m. Thursday night until 6 a.m. Sunday.

TxDOT awards $6 million contract for FM 1836 rehab, widening

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation awarded a $6.1 million contract to repair, widen, and surface a portion of Farm-to-Market (FM) 1836.

Partial closure of FM 148, Nov. 25

TERRELL, Texas — Weather permitting, the northbound right lane of Farm-to-Market (FM) 148 at Interstate 20 will be closed on Wednesday, according to Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson Michelle Releford.

"Toys for Forney Kids" toy drive

"Toys for Forney Kids" toy drive

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Fire Department, in partnership with the Forney Independent School District Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, are conducting their annual “Toys for Forney Kids” toy drive to benefit local children.

Former 86th District Court Judge Howard Tygrett passes away

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Former longtime Kaufman County 86th District Court Judge Howard Tygrett passed away this morning, November 18, 2015.

Former 86th District Court Judge Howard Tygrett passes away

FM 740 railroad crossing to be closed for construction, Nov. 23

FM 740 railroad crossing to be closed for construction, Nov. 23

FORNEY, Texas — The Farm-to-Market (FM) 740 railroad crossing, also known as Bois D’Arc Street, will be closed on November 23, 2015.

Westbound I-20 ramp closed due to crash, large fuel spill, HAZMAT cleanup