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Terrell firefighters extinguish truck fire

TERRELL, Texas — Firefighters from the Terrell Fire Department and Terrell Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a truck fire on Farm-to-Market (FM) 148 Tuesday afternoon.

Terrell firefighters extinguish truck fire

Forney’s assistant city manager appointed city manager of Sachse

FORNEY, Texas — In a little over two weeks, City of Forney’s Assistant City Manager Gina Nash will step down to begin transitioning into her new role as the city manager for the City of Sachse.

Simons re-indicted for 2014 murder with trial date nearing

Simons re-indicted for 2014 murder with trial date nearing

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A Kemp, Texas, man was re-indicted today by a Kaufman County grand jury for a March 11, 2014, murder to which he is scheduled for trial on May 18, 2015.

Detached garage destroyed in Terrell’s historic district

TERRELL, Texas — A detached garage was destroyed Tuesday morning in Terrell’s historic home district.

Forney’s assistant city manager appointed city manager of Sachse

Detached garage destroyed in Terrell’s historic district

TxDOT awards Broad Street, SH 34 contracts for roadway rehabilitation

FORNEY, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently awarded two contracts for roadway rehabilitation on Farm-to-Market (FM) 688 in Forney and State Highway (SH) 34 in Terrell.

Two new school zone speed cameras added to program

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Two new school zone speed cameras have been added to the Kaufman County School Zone Safety program.

Individuals, organizations honored at Annual Crime Victims’ Breakfast during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Several organizations and individuals were recognized at the Kaufman County District Attorney’s Office Annual Crime Victims’ Breakfast at Carmona’s Tex-Mex and Cantina in Terrell, Texas.

Forney PD: Preliminary investigation indicates bullying not a factor in teen’s suicide

FORNEY, Texas — A preliminary investigation into a Forney High School student’s suicide on Wednesday morning indicates bullying was not a factor, according to a statement released by the Forney Police Department (FPD) which is investigating the circumstances of the death.