Local News

18-wheeler trailer fire foced overnight closure of eastbound U.S. Highway 80

FORNEY, Texas — An 18-wheeler trailer fire forced the closure of eastbound U.S. Highway 80 early Tuesday morning at the East Fork Trinity River.

18-wheeler trailer fire foced overnight closure of eastbound U.S. Highway 80

Certified property values climb 6 percent in Kaufman County

Portions of SH 34 closed in Kaufman due to hazmat incident

18-wheeler overturns on FM 740, East Malloy Bridge Road

FORNEY, Texas — An 18-wheeler overturned on Farm-to-Market (FM) 740/East Malloy Bridge Road between Forney and Seagoville on Monday afternoon and resulted in the complete closure of the road during cleanup.

Portions of SH 34 closed in Kaufman due to hazmat incident

KAUFMAN, Texas — Portions of State Highway 34 in Kaufman are closed due to a hazmat spill on the roadway, according to officials.

Kaufman County orders burn ban

Kaufman County approves five-year contract with CareFlite

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a five-year contract with CareFlite for EMS services in the county.

Kaufman County orders burn ban

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court ordered a burn ban on Monday morning, August 10, 2015, during a regularly scheduled Commissioners’ Court meeting, after a recommendation by Kaufman County Fire Marshal Randy Richards.

18-wheeler overturns on FM 740, East Malloy Bridge Road

Volunteer firefighter’s home destroyed in fire

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — An Ables Springs Volunteer firefighter will return from vacation to a tragic scene —his home having been destroyed in a fire Sunday morning.

Input sought in naming of street at site of new fire station

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney City Council is seeking input from the public on the possibility of naming a new road adjacent to the new Forney Fire Department Fire Station No. 2 in honor of long-time Forney resident and antique pioneer Glenn “Red” Whaley.