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Free electronics recycling event in Terrell on March 23
On Saturday, March 23 the Kaufman County Environmental Co-op will be holding a free public electronics recycling event in Terrell. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the southwest corner of Highway 205 and 148, across the street from the Terrell Wal-Mart. This is an opportunity for Kaufman County residents and even residents from outside Kaufman County, to rid yourselves of unwanted electronics.
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Rollover accident on US Highway 80 in Forney sends one to hospital
A rollover accident on US Highway 80 in Forney sent one male driver to the hospital on Friday afternoon, March 8, 2013. The driver of the vehicle, a Forney resident, failed to maintain control of the vehicle upon entering the highway on the eastbound ramp in front of Philbecks Antiques.
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Forney High School graduate wins āAnderson Liveā artist of the month
Kady Epley, a 2012 Forney High School graduate, won Anderson Cooper's āAnderson Liveā artist of the month for the month of February. Epley submitted a white charcoal portrait of CNN anchor Anderson Cooper that she drew in about two hours.
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Forney Citizen of the Year and Helping Hand awards handed out
At the monthly Forney Chamber of Commerce meeting in March, the Chamber recognized Keith Bell as Forney's Citizen of the Year. They also gave the Helping Hand Award to Community Life Church and the Mustang Creek Community Church.
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Forney roads: FM 740 upcoming construction and speed limit change
The Forney City Council has big plans for FM 740 and they voted to approve a bid from a construction company to make massive improvements to the road. They also voted to approve a speed reduction for a small part of FM 740 at their Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
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No action taken by Forney City Council regarding lawsuit with Pate Transportation Partners
Updated March 5, 7:41 a.m. The Forney City Council discussed the pending lawsuit filed against the City of Forney by Pate Transportation Partners and Forney Roadbuilders with city attorneys during tonight's Executive Session, March 5, 2013. At the conclusion of Executive Session, no action was taken by the Forney City Council.
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