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Felony charges dismissed against former constable

FORNEY, Texas – The felony tampering charges against former Kaufman County Precinct 2 Constable Joe Don Law were dismissed last month after the constable surrendered his law license and admitted to the charges in a sworn confession.

Felony charges dismissed against former constable

Five injured in head-on collision on FM 741

EB U.S. Highway 80 closed following single-vehicle motorcycle accident

EB U.S. Highway 80 closed following single-vehicle motorcycle accident

FORNEY, Texas – Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 was temporarily closed at approximately 3:53 p.m. after a single-vehicle motorcycle accident just east of the Farm-to-Market (FM) 460 exit ramp. The motorcycle and the rider came to rest in the fast lane of eastbound U.S. Highway 80. The highway was re-opened at 4:21 p.m.

Heavy rains prompt overnight repair of FM 740

FORNEY, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will make emergency repairs overnight on a portion of Farm-to-Market (FM) 740 in Forney, which was already under construction, after heavy rainfall destroyed the road.

Criswell Elementary student crossing Pinson Road struck by car

FORNEY, Texas – A Criswell Elementary student is okay after being struck by a car this morning, May 9, 2014, as he was crossing Pinson Road, according to Forney Independent School District officials.

Five injured in head-on collision on FM 741

CRANDALL, Texas – Five patients were transported to area hospitals following a violent head-on collision on Farm-to-Market (FM) 741 this morning, May 9, 2014, according to Crandall Fire Department Chief Allen Cousins.

Kaufman County auditor temporarily reappointed pending Texas Rangers investigation

18-wheeler jackknifes closing westbound U.S. Highway 80 at FM 460

FORNEY, Texas – An 18-wheeler jackknifed on westbound U.S. Highway 80 at Farm-to-Market (FM) 460 at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2014, causing hours of delays.

18-wheeler jackknifes closing westbound U.S. Highway 80 at FM 460

Kaufman County auditor temporarily reappointed pending Texas Rangers investigation

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – Kaufman County District Judges Chitty and Tygrett have reappointed Kaufman County Auditor Karen Cooper as the acting auditor to an additional 30-day extension pending a Texas Rangers investigation.