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Forney ISD: Early release due to weather conditions not planned, optional

A district-wide early release is not planned for Forney ISD during the inclement weather conditions on May 21, 2013, according to Forney ISD spokesperson Larry Coker. The district will however allow parents that are home, or available, to pick up their children early from school.

Benefit for stroke victim, husband and father of five

Benefit for stroke victim, husband and father of five

38-year-old Lester Zavala suffered a debilitating stroke on April 24, 2013, that left the left side of his body in a state of paralysis and he has been unable to return to work. Zavala's family – wife Brandi and five children – will be holding a fundraiser on Monday night, May 20, 2013, at Chic-fil-A from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Overnight DPS and KCSO search yields one arrest

Overnight DPS and KCSO search yields one arrest

On May 16 at approximately 8:50 p.m., DPS and Kaufman County Sheriff’s deputies searched an area just west of the Heartland subdivision for two suspects who fled from DPS Troopers earlier, according to a DPS spokesperson.

Kaufman County Deputy Constable hospitalized after rollover accident

A Kaufman County Precinct 4 Deputy Constable was hospitalized after an accident in which his cruiser rolled over four times on westbound Highway 175, according to authorities. DPS spokesman Kyle Bradford said, the deputy was “in stable condition and conscious” before being care-flighted to Parkland Hospital in Dallas.

Three men rescue trapped man from burning car in Forney

Three men rescue trapped man from burning car in Forney

Three men rescued a trapped man in a burning 2003 Mercedes on Thursday morning, May 9, 2013. At approximately 2:07 a.m., 25-year-old C.J. Howland of Heath and his two friends, Steve, 25, and Dan, 23, happened upon the scene of the accident on FM 460 in Forney, near FM 740.

18-wheeler jackknifes and explodes on US Highway 80 in Forney

Forney, Texas – US Highway 80 was closed for several hours after another 18-wheeler accident between FM 460 and the Broad Street exit. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night, May 11, 2013.

18-wheeler jackknifes and explodes on US Highway 80 in Forney

Kemp Police Chief rescued from abandoned water well

Kemp Police Chief rescued from abandoned water well

On May 7, at approximately 8:56 a.m., the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office received a call of loose livestock on FM 2860. A Kaufman County Deputy responded to that call and was assisted by Kemp Police Chief Jimmy Council who arrived on scene at 9:05 a.m.