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Firefighters fend off structure damage in wildland fire
TERRELL, Texas — Firefighters from multiple fire departments were able to fend off a 5-acre wildland fire and prevent structure damage on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
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Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 closed in Forney due to accident
FORNEY, Texas — Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 is closed due to an accident, according to the Forney Police Department.
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Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire activity this weekend across the state
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Texas fire environment will support increased wildfire activity through the weekend, as hot and dry conditions persist across the state.
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Heat Advisory in effect until Friday night, Air Quality Alert Thursday
FORNEY, Texas — A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of north Texas, including Kaufman County, until Friday night, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Forney Police Department Chief Carrie White sworn in
FORNEY, Texas — Today, June 20, 2022, newly selected Forney Police Department Chief Carrie White was sworn into office during a ceremony held at the Forney Justice Center.
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City of Forney's new outdoor warning system to include 12 siren towers, replacing three non-functioning
FORNEY, Texas — The City of Forney hosted a public meeting on Wednesday to outline plans to install 12 new outdoor warning sirens which will replace the city's current three non-functioning sirens.
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Area fire departments extinguish approximate 50-acre fire
COMBINE, Texas — Several area fire departments responded to and extinguished an approximate 50-acre hay and grass fire.
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TxDOT report: 1 in 3 Texas vehicle deaths due to speed
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Last year the number of people killed in vehicle crashes in Texas reached a level not seen since 1981, and 34% of those deaths involved speed. In 2021, speed was the main reason we saw 163,756 traffic crashes in Texas, resulting in 6,493 serious injuries and 1,532 fatalities. That’s why TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is urgently reminding motorists to slow down and drive a safe speed.
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Members of union at Hillcrest Apartments file lawsuit, demand habitable homes
MESQUITE, Texas — At a time when quality, affordable housing for low-income people is at a premium, residents of Hillcrest Apartments fight to rid their homes of deplorable living conditions and avoid their displacement following the filing of a lawsuit by the City of Mesquite against the owners of the 350-unit apartment complex, alleging at least 30 code violations.
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Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to help prevent wildfires over Memorial Day weekend
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — This Memorial Day, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to protect our great state by being mindful of activities that may start a wildfire. The start of summer is marked by vacations, outdoor activities like camping and grilling and celebrating holidays with family and friends – all of which could lead to sparking a wildfire.
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Forney City Manager hires Director of Information Technology
FORNEY, Texas — After a diligent interview process, the City of Forney is excited to announce the hiring of Joseph Yazdanpanahi as Director of Information Technology. Mr. Yazdanpanahi will be leaving his position as Director of Information Technology at the Town of Sunnyvale, Texas and is expected to join the City of Forney on June 6, 2022.
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Kaufman County announces passing of Tax-Assessor Collector Brenda Samples
FORNEY, Texas — Today, Kaufman County officials announced the passing of Tax-Assessor Collector Brenda Samples.
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