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Child flown to Children’s Medical Center after second reported drowning in as many days

Child flown to Children’s Medical Center after second reported drowning in as many days

FORNEY, Texas — A 5-year-old boy was flown by CareFlite medical helicopter after a second reported drowning in as many days in the Forney area.

Forney woman identified as victim in fatal Monday afternoon crash on U.S. Highway 80

FORNEY, Texas — A Forney woman was killed in a crash on eastbound U.S. Highway 80 Monday afternoon when the vehicle she was traveling in rear-ended an 18-wheeler who had stopped to aid another motorist, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

3-year-old girl hospitalized after near drowning

FORNEY, Texas — A 3-year-old girl was hospitalized after a near drowning Saturday afternoon at a Forney-area community swimming pool.

Kaufman County Extension Agent receives 2015 Distinguished Service Award

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County Extension Agent Ralph S. Davis recently received the 2015 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents.

Man flown to hospital after ATV accident, search

Man flown to hospital after ATV accident, search

FORNEY, Texas — A man was flown to a Dallas-area hospital after an ATV accident and brief search early Saturday morning.

18-wheeler destroyed in fire Friday afternoon

FORNEY, Texas — An 18-wheeler tractor was destroyed in a fire on Friday afternoon.

Kaufman County Extension Agent receives 2015 Distinguished Service Award

18-wheeler destroyed in fire Friday afternoon

One injured in rollover crash involving 18-wheeler on Interstate 20

One injured in rollover crash involving 18-wheeler on Interstate 20

TERRELL, Texas — One person was injured after striking the back of an 18-wheeler on Interstate 20 and overturning their vehicle several times on Thursday night.