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Four vehicle accident cleared on eastbound US Highway 80

Emergency responders cleared a four-vehicle accident on eastbound US Highway 80 near the FM 460 on-ramp in Forney, Texas, just before 7:40 p.m.

Mechanical issues cause train stoppage and traffic delays

At approximately 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2013, a Union Pacific train traveling westbound came to a halt in downtown Forney, Texas, and kept the four major downtown railroad crossings closed for approximately 45 minutes during the Forney Arts Council's “2nd Saturdays.”

UPDATED: Early morning fire destroys several businesses in Canton's “The Mountain”

Mechanical issues cause train stoppage and traffic delays

UPDATED: Early morning fire destroys several businesses in Canton's “The Mountain”

CANTON, Texas (November 9, 2013) – An early morning fire completely destroyed several businesses at “The Mountain” at the Old Mill Marketplace on Texas State Highway 64 in Canton on Saturday, November 9, 2013.

Surviving horse of IH 20 accident returns home to Alabama

TERRELL, Texas – "Soldier", the sole surviving horse of the dreadful IH 20 accident on October 30, 2013, has returned home to Alabama. Soldier was being treated at Equine Veterinary Services in Terrell, Texas, after the accident.

Surviving horse of IH 20 accident returns home to Alabama

Kaufman County clerk warns of possible phone scam

Kaufman County clerk warns of possible phone scam

Kaufman County Clerk Laura Hughes released a warning to Kaufman County residents about a potential phone scam recently striking Kaufman County.

Major accident on US Highway 80 causes rush hour delays in both directions

An accident involving four vehicles caused major rush hour delays for both east and westbound traffic on US Highway 80 on Tuesday afternoon, November 5, 2013.

Major accident on US Highway 80 causes rush hour delays in both directions

Stage 3 water restrictions continue into November

Stage 3 water restrictions will continue into November for Forney residents and all municipalities in the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD). The restrictions are expected to be in effect from November 1, 2013, until March 31, 2014.