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One killed in single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 175 near Dallas-Kaufman County line
SEAGOVILLE, Texas — One person was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 175 near the Dallas-Kaufman County line on Sunday afternoon.
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NTMWD and 13 member cities agree to new regional water contract
FORNEY, Texas (North Texas Municipal Water District, Press Release) — The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and the 13 Member Cities that partner in the regional water system have announced their agreement on an amended wholesale water services contract. On Thursday, Oct. 29, officials from the NTMWD member cities and water district gathered for a symbolic signing ceremony by the water treatment facilities at the district’s headquarters in Wylie as a show of unity and the beginning of a new era in their partnership.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook for Kaufman County with freezing temps forecast overnight, light freeze or slick spots possible
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for a majority of north Texas, including Kaufman County, as freezing temperatures are forecast overnight — bringing the possibility of a light freeze or slick spots on roadways and sidewalks.
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Forney Combat Challenge Team takes 3rd at Firefighter Combat World Challenge XXIX, 2nd over 40 Tandem, 3rd over 40 Individuals
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Combat Challenge Team took home a 3rd place finish at the Firefighter Combat World Challenge XXIX — the teams first top relay placement at a world competition.
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Child hit in crosswalk sustains minor injuries, police say
FORNEY, Texas — Police say a child hit in a crosswalk Thursday morning in the Forney area sustained minor injuries.
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Kaufman County receives over $1 million COVID-19 hazard-pay grant
KAUFMAN, Texas — Some Kaufman County first responders will be among those receiving a portion of over $1 million in hazard pay thanks to a federal COVID-19 grant being administered by the Governor's Office, county officials announced today.
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More than 20,000 Kaufman County voters cast ballots in first week of early voting
KAUFMAN, Texas — Early voting numbers in Kaufman County are up 33% in the first week of early voting compared to four years ago according to election officials.
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One killed, one critically injured in rolling domestic disturbance turned fatal crash near Kaufman-Hunt County line
TERRELL, Texas — A rolling domestic disturbance turned fatal crash near the Kaufman-Hunt County line late Saturday night.
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Forney P&Z, City Council to consider rezoning request for proposed single-family cottage rental development in Fox Hollow PID
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Planning and Zoning Commission and Forney City Council will hold public hearings in November to consider rezoning 12.239 acres in the Fox Hollow neighborhood for a proposed single-family cottage rental development.
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Terrell police investigating woman's death following welfare check
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Police Department is investigating a woman's death after she was discovered deceased in a home in north Terrell yesterday.
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Two month intermittent lane closures on IH-20 at Las Lomas Parkway for pavement rehabilitation and bridge replacement
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Weather permitting, the westbound left lane of Interstate 20 (I-20) at Farm-to-Market 148 (FM 148) will be closed for one mile starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 for approximately one month. Following this closure, the westbound I-20 right lane will be closed in the same location for one month.
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Project to construct and add shoulders to portion of FM 429 begins in Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The project to reconstruct and add shoulders to a portion of Farm-to-Market (FM) 429 has begun in Kaufman County, the Texas Department of Transportation announced.
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