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Heath DPS: 12-year-old's death investigation concluded

National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory for Kaufman County, July 24-25

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth issued a Heat Advisory for much of north Texas, including Kaufman County, from noon Thursday, July 24, 2014, until 10 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2014.

National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory for Kaufman County, July 24-25

16-year-old Terrell girl to compete in National Cutting Horse Association's youth World Finals

16-year-old Terrell girl to compete in National Cutting Horse Association's youth World Finals

TERRELL, Texas – 16-year-old Austria Arnold of Terrell, Texas, will compete in the National Cutting Horse Association's World Finals competition in Fort Worth, Texas, this week.

Kaufman County Commissioners approve resolution telling Feds no to housing illegal immigrants

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – Although two commissioners abstained from a vote earlier this morning, the Kaufman County Commissioners' Court approved a resolution – which is purely symbolic and carries no legal weight – telling the federal government not to house illegal immigrant minors in Kaufman County, Texas.

No injuries reported in U.S. Highway 80 rollover accident

No injuries reported in U.S. Highway 80 rollover accident

FORNEY, Texas – No injuries were reported after a rollover accident on U.S. Highway 80 on Saturday afternoon just after 7 p.m.

Traffic advisory: Lane closure on FM 148, July 21

TERRELL, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expects to close Farm-to-Market (FM) 148 to one lane of traffic on Monday, July 21, 2014, from 8 am. To 5 p.m. – weather permitting.

Jackknifed SUV hauling car closes two lanes WB I20

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — An SUV hauling a car on a car dolly jackknifed on westbound I-20 just before 8 a.m. Friday morning, blocking two westbound lanes. The accident occured near mile marker 494 between the Farm-to-Market (FM) 1641 and FM 148 exits.

Jackknifed SUV hauling car closes two lanes WB I20

DEVELOPING: Pedestrian on I-20 struck by 18-wheeler, dodging vehicles

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – The Department of Public Safety is investigating an accident on eastbound I-20 near Farm-to-Market (FM) 1641 involving a pedestrian who was struck by an 18-wheeler at approximately 4:40 p.m. Friday.