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Pedestrian critically injured, airlifted after being struck by vehicle on FM 548
FORNEY, Texas — A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on Farm-to-Market (FM) 548 on Friday night.
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Zepeda named Kemp Police Department chief
KEMP, Texas — The City of Kemp has announced Ernesto Zepeda as the police department's new chief of police.
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100 Years Young: Forney resident celebrates milestone birthday
FORNEY, Texas — Longtime Forney Resident Ilene Hughes was honored today with a birthday celebration and mayoral proclamation in honor of her 100th Birthday at Forney’s Layden Senior Center.
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18-wheeler driver who stopped to assist disabled motorists fatally struck on Interstate Highway 20
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — An 18-wheeler driver who stopped to assist disabled motorists on Interstate Highway 20 in eastern Kaufman County was fatally struck on Saturday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Commissioners Pass Resolution Supporting Local Control and Encouraging Vaccinations
Kaufman County, Texas — Kaufman County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution this week supporting local control relating to the COVID-19 pandemic safety measures and will continue to encourage all residents to get vaccinated.
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Forney hires Director of Human Resources
FORNEY, Texas — The City of Forney announced the hiring of Jamie Holbert as the city's new Director of Human Resources.
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Census data confirms unprecedented growth across Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman county’s unprecedented growth has now been confirmed by census data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Investigation underway in fatal Scurry fire
SCURRY, Texas — Multiple agencies are investigating a house fire in Scurry Monday evening that turned fatal for the homeowner.
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DPS urges drivers to be aware as school year begins
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas (Texas Department of Public Safety) — With the school year beginning in person for many districts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public of steps they can take to keep students and staff members safe. This includes slowing down in school zones, staying off cell phones and being aware at all times while around school buses.
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City of Forney to see $915,613 in interest savings with early payment on 2008 roadway construction bonds; $8.5 million in total accrued savings
FORNEY, Texas — The City of Forney is expected to see $915,613 in interest savings on 2008 roadway construction bonds after the Forney City Council approved a resolution on Tuesday night committing accelerated payments to early bond redemption.
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Forney City Council approves project, funding to replace 'non-functioning' Outdoor Warning Siren system
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney City Council approved a project and related funding to replace the city's "non-functioning" Outdoor Warning Siren system during Tuesday night's regularly-scheduled council meeting.
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Kaufman County announces new county engineer
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas (Kaufman County, Press Release) – Garrett Moore, hit the ground running in Kaufman County as the new County Engineer in July, and will be in the Development Services Department doing all things Engineering.
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