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FCI Seagoville hardest hit federal prison in nation with over 72% of population testing positive for COVID-19
SEAGOVILLE, Texas — FCI Seagoville has been the hardest hit federal prison in the nation by the COVID-19 pandemic with over 72% of its population testing positive for the coronavirus, this according to data released by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
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With change to death certificate-based reporting, DSHS reporting 17 COVID-19 fatalities among Kaufman County residents
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — With a change today to death certificate-based reporting, the Texas Department of State Health Services has added 12 new fatalities among Kaufman County residents, bringing the counties total to 17.
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Texas 5th Court of Appeals Justice David Bridges killed in wrong-way crash with suspected drunk driver
ROYSE CITY, Texas — Texas 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Justice David L. Bridges of Rockwall, Texas, was killed in a wrong-way crash with a suspected drunk driver last night, according to police.
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2-year-old child airlifted, hospitalized after being struck by vehicle on FM 148
TERRELL, Texas — A 2-year-old child was airlifted and hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle on Farm-to-Market (FM) 148 on Saturday night.
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July 23: TxDSHS reports 1,363 COVID-19 cases, 1,144 presumed recoveries, 168 estimated active cases, and 5 COVID-19-related deaths for Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — In an update on Thursday, July 23, 2020, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), which serves as Kaufman County's Local Health Authority, reported 1,363 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kaufman County.
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Forney woman, two children reported missing found dead in Farmers Branch, according to police
FORNEY, Texas — 31-year-old Natalie Chambers and her two daughters, 4-year-old Izabel and 2-year-old Elise, of Forney, were tragically found deceased in their vehicle Thursday morning in Farmers Branch, police confirmed to inForney.com.
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July 22: TxDSHS reports 1,317 COVID-19 cases, 1,104 presumed recoveries, 170 estimated active cases, and 5 COVID-19-related deaths for Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — In an update on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), which serves as Kaufman County's Local Health Authority, reported 1,317 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kaufman County.
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July 21: Kaufman County reports 1,288 COVID-19 cases, 1,167 presumed recovered, 4 confirmed and 1 probable death
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County has confirmed 1,288 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in an update on July 21, 2020, up from 1,239 reported yesterday.
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July 20: Kaufman County reports 1,239 COVID-19 cases, 1,106 presumed recovered, 4 confirmed and 1 probable death
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County has confirmed 1,239 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in an update on July 20, 2020.
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Kaufman County Commissioners Court approves formation of 15-member Monument Citizens Commission, tasked with gathering input on Confederate monument
KAUFMAN, Texas — The Kaufman County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the formation of a 15-member Monument Citizens Commission to gather citizen input on the future of the Confederate monument at the entrance to the Kaufman County Courthouse.
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July 15: Kaufman County reports 974 COVID-19 cases, 866 presumed recovered, 4 confirmed and 1 probable death
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Kaufman County has confirmed 974 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in an update on July 14, 2020, up from 962 reported on July 14.
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Gibbs wins historic race for 422nd district judge
KAUFMAN, TEXAS — Republican runoff voters made history at the polls today, electing the first Black man to ever serve the 422nd District Court bench in Kaufman county.
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