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Forney March Commercial Permits

FORNEY - The Forney Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently announced the permits that were approved in March, including Jimmy Johns and Napa Auto Parts.

Child Abuse Prevention Month - Kaufman County Children's Advocacy Center Event

KAUFMAN COUNTY - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Kaufman County Children’s Advocacy Center is hosting a bingo event on Saturday, April 6th.

Senior Citizen Solar Eclipse Watch Party

KAUFMAN COUNTY— Trinity Valley Community College and Kaufman County Resource Connection are hosting a Senior Citizen Solar Eclipse Watch Party on Monday, April 8th.

National Wrestling Alliance Brings Historic Crockett Cup Tag Team Tournament to Texas

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Crandall Police Department vehicle struck while directing highway closure due to previous crash

CRANDALL, Texas — A Crandall Police Department vehicle was struck early Monday morning while directing traffic off the highway due to a previous crash.

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Bad Gas At Mabank Tiger Mart - Customers Seek Remedy

MABANK—At least two people got bad gas from an Exxon Tiger Mart in Kemp/Mabank in early February, and one got a runaround from the company and its insurance company.

Crandall City Council Hears Development Update, Discusses Establishing Housing Authority

CRANDALL - The Crandall City Manager updated the Council on Monday night regarding Cartwright Ranch, including 40 permits issued for Lennar Homes and 172 for DR Horton.

Pre-Solar Eclipse Party To “Electrify” Terrell on April 7th

TERRELL - Join the City of Terrell for a pre-solar eclipse party on Sunday, April 7th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Historic Downtown area.

Terrell man fatally struck on Interstate 20

TERRELL, TEXAS — A Terrell man was fatally struck on Interstate 20 early Sunday morning, the Terrell Police Department, which is investigating the crash, reported.

Constable Johnson Hires Two New Precinct 2 Deputies

FORNEY—On March 12th, the Kaufman County Commissioners Court approved hiring two new Deputies for Constable Johnson’s office.

Kaufman County Grew Faster Than Any County In The Country Between 2022-2023

KAUFMAN COUNTY - Census Bureau data states that between 2022 and 2023, Kaufman County grew by 7.6%, making it the fastest-growing county in the United States.