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Following Abbott executive order, Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards submits authorization for bars to reopen at 50% capacity, beginning Oct. 14
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Yesterday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order to allow, in part, bars in certain counties with low COVID-19 hospitalizations to reopen at 50% capacity with authorization from their respective county judges and enforcement of health protocols.
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Forney firefighter earns coveted 'Lion's Den' distinction at Firefighter Combat Challenge Nationals as team prepares for World Challenge XXIX
FORNEY, Texas — Forney Fire Department Lieutenant David Lawson achieved what many firefighters all over the world strive for while competing in the Firefighter Combat Challenge — the coveted "Lion's Den" distinction.
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TxDOT to perform overnight closures of various FM 548 mainlanes, U.S. Highway 80 frontage road lanes to perform maintenance next week
FORNEY, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation will perform overnight closures on various Farm-to-Market (FM) 548 mainlanes and U.S. Highway 80 frontage road lanes to safely complete maintenance next week.
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Mesquite Police Department seeking public's assistance in search for missing elderly man
MESQUITE, Texas — The Mesquite Police Department is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing elderly man.
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Forney man killed in Oklahoma crash
FORNEY, Texas — A Forney man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Oklahoma on Friday, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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Kaufman County Citizen's Monument Commission announces upcoming county-wide and precinct forums and meetings
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Citizens' Monument Commission has announced county-wide precinct forums and meetings.
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Pilot uninjured after plane crash in NE Kaufman County
ABLES SPRINGS, Texas — A pilot was uninjured after a plane crash in northeastern Kaufman County on Thursday afternoon.
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No injuries after train collides with truck-tractor trailer stuck on tracks
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — No injuries were reported after a train collided with a truck-tractor trailer on Monday morning.
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Kaufman County home destroyed in overnight fire
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A Kaufman County home was destroyed in an overnight fire.
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Police say alcohol a possible factor in fatal crash in Forney
FORNEY, Texas — Officials confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Forney on Friday night.
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Forney PD, DPS helicopter to conduct training exercise Thursday morning
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Police Department is notifying the public of a training exercise Thursday morning involving a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter.
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Pending member vote and PUC approval, Markout WSC to merge with City of Mesquite and move Grayhawk into City of Forney service area
FORNEY, Texas — Pending a vote by its members and approval from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), the Markout Water Supply Corporation (WSC) will merge with the City of Mesquite and the Grayhawk subdivision will be separated and merged into the City of Forney's service area.
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