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Terrell: Vehicle stalls on flooded road after torrential rainfall overnight

Unhitched 18-wheeler pup trailer overturns on U.S Highway 80

FORNEY, Texas – An unhitched 18-wheeler pup trailer overturned down an embankment on U.S. Highway 80 early Thursday morning, July 31, 2014.

Terrell: Vehicle stalls on flooded road after torrential rainfall overnight

TERRELL, Texas – A vehicle stalled and became partially submerged by flood waters over East High Street in Terrell after rainfall, described as torrential by the National Weather Service, swept over Kaufman County overnight.

Traffic advisory: Lane closure on FM 148, July 31

TERRELL, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expects to close Farm-to-Market (FM) 148 to one lane of traffic on Thursday, July 31, 2014, from 7 am. To 5 p.m. – weather permitting.

Cold front moving into area brings a chance of showers for Kaufman County

Puppy recovering from surgery after being injured on Kaufman County road

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – A 7-week-old heeler puppy found injured on Farm-to-Market (FM) 2727 in Kaufman County is recovering after three-hour orthopaedic surgery in McKinney, Texas, on Friday.

Cold front moving into area brings a chance of showers for Kaufman County

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – A cold front moving southeast into the area late tonight is expected to bring a chance of showers for Kaufman County, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas.

Puppy recovering from surgery after being injured on Kaufman County road

Brookshire's, Gatorade partner to replenish first responders

Brookshire's, Gatorade partner to replenish first responders

FORNEY, Texas – The summer heat can be physically exhausting for firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians who often work long hours outside assisting on accidents and fires.

Forney, Mesquite Fire Departments extinguish quick-moving pasture fire

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – The Forney and Mesquite Fire Departments extinguished a quick-moving pasture fire on Farm-to-Market (FM) 740 moments ago.

Crandall VFD celebrates 60th anniversary, looks forward to a brighter future

CRANDALL, Texas – The Crandall Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) is looking forward to a brighter future after a rocky road the past several months. The department celebrated their 60th anniversary on Saturday, July 26, 2014, with friends, family, community leaders, and fellow firefighters.