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Forney police officers honored with meritorious service, lifesaving awards for aiding distressed woman on bridge
FORNEY, Texas — Two Forney police officer were recognized for their exceptional service after assisting a woman in distress on the Gateway Bridge on October 26, 2023.
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Endangered Missing Alert discontinued for Forney-area teen
FORNEY, Texas — UPDATE — The Endangered Missing Alert for Forney-area teen Dayveon Watkins has been discontinued, according to DPS.
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Kemp police investigating major crash involving two persons airlifted, six initial patient reports
KEMP, Texas — UPDATE — In an update Thursday, the Kemp Independent School District confirmed the passing of one of its students in Wednesday's crash on U.S. Highway 175.
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Mesquite Police Association seeking donations for officer who fell asleep at the wheel, struck fire engine
MESQUITE, Texas — The Mesquite Police Association is seeking donations for one of its members, Mesquite Police Department officer Smythe, who fell asleep at the wheel early Sunday morning and struck a fire engine.
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Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Terrell
TERRELL, Texas — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle late Saturday evening, according to the Terrell Police Department.
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Man airlifted after fiery crash on FM 148
TERRELL, Texas — A man was airlifted early Wednesday morning when his vehicle veered off the road, struck a tree and burst into flames on FM 148 near Davis Ln, according to firefighters.
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Kaufman police probe man's death in Walmart parking lot
KAUFMAN, Texas — On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, the Kaufman Police Department responded to a call about a suspicious circumstance involving a bleeding man in a green pickup in the parking lot of Walmart on the 300 Block of Kings Fort Parkway in Kaufman.
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Forney Fire Marshal weighs in on winter fire safety tips as additional freezing temperatures loom
FORNEY, Texas — As North Texas prepares for our first freeze of the season, inForney.com contacted Forney Fire Marshal Brian Jones for tips on winter safety.
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Freeze warning issued for North Texas and parts of Central Texas
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A freeze warning has been issued for North Texas and parts of western Central Texas, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 degrees expected from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
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Two tragically killed after their vehicle was swept off of flooding roadway in Kaufman County
KAUFMAN, Texas — Two people were tragically killed overnight after their vehicle was swept off a flooded roadway in Kaufman County.
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Three Forney police officers released from hospital after brief submersion rescuing woman from flood waters
FORNEY, Texas — Three Forney Police Department police officers have been evaluated and released from a local hospital after a brief submersion during a water rescue, according to the department.
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Kaufman County Sheriff's Office weighs in on stray dog problems
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — In rural areas, it’s not uncommon for animals to run at large. In Kaufman County, it appears to some to be an epidemic.
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