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Fifth District Court of Appeals affirms lower court's judgments in Eric Williams appeal

On July 29, 2013, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas affirmed the 422nd Judicial District Court's judgments made in the 2012 trial of then Kaufman County Justice of the Peace Eric Williams.

Forney: Five water main breaks in three days roots out a bigger problem

Beginning Friday, July 26, 2013, crews worked seemingly non-stop over the weekend fixing a series of water main breaks in the Pinson addition in north Forney.

Forney: Five water main breaks in three days roots out a bigger problem

Preliminary hearings for Eric and Kim Williams; death penalty sought for one

Preliminary hearings for Eric and Kim Williams; death penalty sought for one

The preliminary hearings for Eric and Kim Williams lasted less than 30 minutes on Friday morning, July 26, 2013, at the Kaufman County south campus courtroom.

Forney City Council approves new $1.4 million emergency radio system

City of Forney adopts lower deposits for water service customers; possible refunds

City of Forney adopts lower deposits for water service customers; possible refunds

The cost of new water service for residential customers in the City of Forney is set to drop after adoption of a new fee schedule during the Forney City Council meeting July 16.

Kaufman Police Chief announces resignation

Kaufman Police Chief announces resignation

City of Kaufman Police Chief Chris Aulbaugh announced his resignation on July 12, 2013, in a memorandum to the Kaufman City Council, Kaufman Mayor Fortner, and Kaufman City Manager Curtis Snow.

Forney City Council approves new $1.4 million emergency radio system

Upgrades to the City of Forney emergency responder radio system will soon be underway, with final approval of the purchase of a new $1.4 million system by the Forney CIty Council Tuesday night.

Kaufman County burn ban in effect