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City council remains mum on CARES Act Spending, filing period opens for May election
FORNEY, Texas — Members of the Forney city council still haven’t publicly explained or answered questions about the city manager’s $1.4 million CARES Act spend plan, as the filing period to run for council began last week.
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Interstate 20 closed in Terrell due to low-hanging power lines, buckled utility pole
TERRELL, Texas — Interstate 20 is closed in Terrell due to low-hanging power lines and a buckled utility pole, state and local officials confirm.
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Terrell police investigating fatal pedestrian crash
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash Friday morning.
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TxDOT to begin construction on $12.9 million U.S. Highway 175 frontage road project in Crandall
CRANDALL, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation will begin construction on its $12.9 million U.S. Highway 175 frontage road project in Crandall.
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Texas Legislature back in session: Bell & Hall sworn in
AUSTIN, Texas — The 87th Texas Legislature was gaveled into session today in what will be a historic 140 days ahead.
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Kaufman County residents may now register for COVID-19 vaccine mega site in Dallas County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County residents may now register for the COVID-19 mega vaccine site in Dallas County, the state's response to rapidly deploy vaccines at hubs throughout the state, according to state and local officials.
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School closures and delays for January 11
FORNEY, Texas — Wintry weather and overnight freezing temperatures have prompted some school closures and delays Monday, January 11, 2021, in the Kaufman County area.
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State confirms CRF funds will not be used by City of Forney to purchase 22 vehicles or $740K in other proposed expenses, city maintains otherwise
FORNEY, Texas — Recently obtained records show the City of Forney purchased 22 vehicles and other proposed expenses totaling $1.4 million in an initial Spend Plan prior to review or approval from the state or its third-party auditing company.
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Terrell police seeking whereabouts of 16-year-old Judith De La Cruz
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Police Department is seeking the whereabouts of 16-year-old Judith De La Cruz.
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Kaufman County monthly cleanup event scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 9
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — This year's first Kaufman County Clean-up and Collection event is scheduled for this Saturday, January 9, 2021, according to Kaufman County.
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Kaufman man killed in single-vehicle crash, two others injured
KAUFMAN, Texas — A Kaufman man was tragically killed in a single-vehicle crash, which also left two others injured, early Friday morning.
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Strong to severe storms expected Wednesday, cold front to bring possible wintry precipitation
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Strong to severe storms are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening for portions of central and east Texas, including Kaufman County, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas.
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