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Kaufman woman the first million dollar winner announced in Choctaw Casino & Resort's '3 Months. 3 Millionaires.' promotion
KAUFMAN, Texas — A thrilling atmosphere surged through the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant at the beginning of July when Brittany Juarez of Kaufman, Texas, was declared the winner of the first million-dollar grand prize of the summer.
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Arlington man dies after driving wrong way on U.S. Highway 80 in Forney, striking vehicle head on
FORNEY, Texas — A fatal collision occurred on U.S. 80 approximately .47 miles west of Forney, Texas on July 23, 2023, at 2:33 A.M.
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Representative Keith Bell Secures a Kaufman County Win in the Creation of a 3rd District Court
FORNEY, Texas — Representative Keith Bell is proud to announce the successful creation of the 3rd District Court, also known as the 489TH Judicial District Court, in Kaufman County, a significant achievement that will enhance the local judicial system and improve access to justice for county residents.
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Multiple area fire departments respond to residential structure fire in Poetry
POETRY, Texas — The Terrell Fire Department (TFD) was called for mutual aid on a residential fire by the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department.
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Cold Case: Henderson County Sheriff's Office seeking public's assistance identifying human skeletal remains
SEVEN POINTS, Texas — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is working a cold case in which the investigation started in 2012 outside of the Seven Points area of Henderson County. The Sheriff’s Office was notified of human remains located off of County Road 2448 near Flag Lake Road.
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Kaufman County Extension Office: My Fish Have Died, What Caused the Problem?
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Every year a number of East Texas pondowners lose part or all of their farm pond fish population due to an oxygen depletion. An oxygen depletion is not the only cause of fish die-offs in Texas ponds, but about 85% of the time it is the most common cause of fish kills. Pondowners should be aware of the causes, signs and corrective measures to lessen the likelihood of experiencing an oxygen depletion.
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Lone Star CASA of Rockwall and Kaufman Counties swears in 5 new volunteers
ROCKWALL, Texas – On the last Friday afternoon in June at the Rockwall County Courthouse, The Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 5 new CASA volunteers.
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Terrell Fire Department 'pushes in' new Brush 621 into service
TERRELL, Texas — Today, the Terrell Fire Department held its official "push-in" ceremony for its new brush truck, Brush 621.
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Forney Fire Department, City of Forney, ESD #6 host hose uncoupling for new interim station, push-in new fire engine
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Fire Department, City of Forney, and Emergency Services District (ESD) #6 hosted a hose uncoupling for a new interim Fire Station No. 3 and a wash-down and push-in of a new and recently delivered fire engine.
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Representative Keith Bell announces major legislative victory for new construction at Terrell State Hospital
TERRELL, Texas — After a five-year long-fought battle by Representative Keith Bell, the 88th Legislature approved in its state budget a total of $573 million in funding to construct a much-needed 250-bed replacement campus at Terrell State Hospital (TSH).
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Watches issued for Kaufman County
FORNEY, Texas — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for portions of Severe Thunderstorm Watch for northeastern Kaufman County until 6:30 p.m.
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Body of unidentified adult male recovered from Lake Ray Hubbard
ROWLETT, Texas — The body of an unidentified adult male was recovered from Lake Ray Hubbard on Tuesday, June 21, 2023.
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