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Kaufman County burn ban rescinded
On September 23, 2013, Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood entered an order rescinding the burn ban in Kaufman County following a determination by the Kaufman County Commissioners' Court that the restrictions on outdoor burning for the unincorporated areas of Kaufman County be lifted.
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Four vehicle accident temporarily closes Pinson Road
Forney, Texas – A four vehicle accident temporarily closed Pinson road on Friday night, September 20, 2013, just before 9:00 p.m. The accident occurred on Pinson Road/FM 740 between the entrance to Chicken Express and Brazos Street.
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New member classes for Forney “Citizens on Patrol” program
The Forney Police Department will host free training classes for the “Citizens on Patrol” (COPs) program next week. The classes will be on Monday and Tuesday night, September 23rd and 24th at 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Forney Police Department.
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No injuries reported after car crashes into Winner's Circle home
On Friday, September 7, 2013, a vehicle crashed through an iron fence and into the front of a home in Winner's Circle.
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Mark Hasse, Mike and Cynthia McLelland among recipients of Star of Texas Award
On September 12, 2013, Texas Governor Rick Perry marked the 10th anniversary of the Star of Texas Awards in Austin, Texas, by honoring the peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders and citizens who have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty or while assisting a first responder.
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Terrell Volunteer Fire Department extinguishes grass fire on FM 548
The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a grass fire on Saturday evening, September 7, 2013.
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Improvements may begin on dangerous stretch of Forney highway in 2015
Accidents along US Highway 80 in Forney, Texas, near FM 460 have become all too common to area residents and commuters. One of the most affected areas is on eastbound US Highway 80 just after crossing under the FM 460 overpass. Drivers are confronted with a short-merging entrance ramp and an unmarked narrow bridge within feet of each other.
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