Local News

Forney Boy Scouts Christmas tree lot now open

Several Boy Scout troops and packs are opening their 3rd Annual Christmas tree lot today, November 29, 2013. The Christmas tree lot is located at the Forney Scout Hut at 305 East US Highway 80 in Forney, Texas, next to the Steve Silver Company warehouse.

Forney Boy Scouts Christmas tree lot now open

Mesquite police investigating apparent murder-suicide

Mesquite, Texas - On November 27, 2013, Mesquite, Texas, police announced the investigation into an apparent murder-suicide which was discovered on Tuesday night after police responded to a "welfare check" at a home located in the 3400 block of Eastbrook Drive near Town East Boulevard in Mesquite.

Mesquite police investigating apparent murder-suicide

NWS: Hazardous Weather Outlook, Winter Weather Advisory to end at noon

NWS: Hazardous Weather Outlook, Winter Weather Advisory to end at noon

The Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas, will expire at noon today, Monday, November 25, 2013.

NCTCOG recognizes Kaufman County dispatchers as 2013 Team of the Year

NCTCOG recognizes Kaufman County dispatchers as 2013 Team of the Year

The North Central Texas Council of Governments regional 9-1-1 program has recognized Kaufman County dispatchers as the 2013 Team of the Year.

City Manager Snow to make recommendation for Kaufman Police Chief

Kaufman, Texas – Kaufman City Manager Curtis Snow is expected to make a recommendation for the Kaufman Police Chief position at the Kaufman City Council's next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 25, 2013.

Single-vehicle rollover accident sends one to hospital

Quick firefighter response saves barn from fast spreading grass fire

Quick firefighter response saves barn from fast spreading grass fire

The Forney Fire Department responded to a grass fire in the 16000 block of Valley View just before a quickly spreading grass fire engulfed the homeowner's barn.