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Kaufman County judge issues disaster declaration in wake of heavy rains, flooding

Kaufman County judge issues disaster declaration in wake of heavy rains, flooding

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood issued a disaster declaration for Kaufman County due to recent heavy rainfall, flooding, and the prospects of continued flooding, according to Kaufman County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Howie.

Man seriously injured after wrecking stolen motorcycle while fleeing police

DPS reminds Texans of winter weather safety tips

AUSTIN, Texas (Texas Department of Public Safety) – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges Texans in all regions of the state to make preparations for winter weather as Texas enters into the cold weather season. Texans should stay informed about weather conditions in their area and remain prepared for possible winter weather, which could impact the state during the coming months.

U.S. Highway 80 ramp relocation project has 2016 start date

FORNEY, Texas — The south side U.S. Highway 80 ramp relocation and service road project will see a 2016 start date, according to Kaufman County Precinct 2 Commissioner Skeet Phillips who sat down with inForney.com to discuss the latest updates on the project.

Man seriously injured after wrecking stolen motorcycle while fleeing police

TERRELL, Texas — A Mesquite, Texas, man was seriously injured after wrecking a stolen motorcycle while attempting to flee police in Terrell on Tuesday afternoon.

South service road of U.S. Highway 80 closed in Forney due to storm damage

FORNEY, Texas — The portion of the south service road of U.S. Highway 80 in Forney has been closed due to storm damage.

South service road of U.S. Highway 80 closed in Forney due to storm damage

Heavy rains cause levee failure and road closures across Kaufman County, threaten highway closure

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Persistent heavy rains have caused a levee failure in southern Kaufman County along the East Fork Trinity River and forced the closure of several county roads as well as threatening the closure of a state highway, according to officials.

Major delays continue on Interstate 20 due to series of wrecks

Major delays continue on Interstate 20 due to series of wrecks

ELMO, Texas — For the past couple of hours, east and westbound traffic on Interstate 20 has been crippled due to a series of wrecks including nearly 20 miles of delays on the westbound side.

Firefighters extinguish truck fire on U.S. Highway 80 service road