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New Megatel 1,100-home, 950-apartment unit development requests MUD district south of Forney; Rep Bell calls for TCEQ review
FORNEY, Texas — A proposed municipal utility district (MUD) south of Forney received a response from State Representative Keith Bell (R-Forney), including a request for an informational meeting from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality concerning the creation of Kaufman County Municipal Utility District No. 15.
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Forney Food Pantry seeking donations for children's snack backpacks and at-home nutritious and enjoyable snack options
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Food Pantry is seeking donations for children's snack backpacks —an effort in coordination with area schools to provide children with nutritious and enjoyable snacks.
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Forney police and firefighters to face-off in charity toy drive football game
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Police Association will take on the Forney Fire Association on Saturday, December 9th, at their annual flag football game, which is dedicated to providing toys for local families this Christmas.
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Forney Fire Department Promotes Russell Bannister to Deputy Chief
FORNEY, Texas — The City of Forney announced longtime firefighter Russell Bannister has been promoted to Deputy Chief.
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U.S. Highway 80 closure at FM 460 rescheduled for Dec. 11-12
FORNEY, Texas – UDPATE — Weather permitting, all lanes of westbound US 80 will be closed at FM 460 from 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, and then all lanes of eastbound US 80 at FM 460 will be closed from 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 as part of the ongoing construction project near Forney.
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Kaufman County Commissioners Court discusses October 28th flooding event
KAUFMAN, Texas — On Tuesday, the Kaufman County Commissioners Court discussed the catastrophic flooding on October 28, 2023, and the 20 homes it impacted.
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Ham Orchards successfully files petition for release from Terrell ETJ
TERRELL, Texas — Kaufman County staple Ham Orchards has successfully filed its petition to be released from the City of Terrell's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) after new legislator paved way for property owners to protect themselves from ever-encroaching annexation.
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Forney police officers honored with meritorious service, lifesaving awards for aiding distressed woman on bridge
FORNEY, Texas — Two Forney police officer were recognized for their exceptional service after assisting a woman in distress on the Gateway Bridge on October 26, 2023.
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Endangered Missing Alert discontinued for Forney-area teen
FORNEY, Texas — UPDATE — The Endangered Missing Alert for Forney-area teen Dayveon Watkins has been discontinued, according to DPS.
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Kemp police investigating major crash involving two persons airlifted, six initial patient reports
KEMP, Texas — UPDATE — In an update Thursday, the Kemp Independent School District confirmed the passing of one of its students in Wednesday's crash on U.S. Highway 175.
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Mesquite Police Association seeking donations for officer who fell asleep at the wheel, struck fire engine
MESQUITE, Texas — The Mesquite Police Association is seeking donations for one of its members, Mesquite Police Department officer Smythe, who fell asleep at the wheel early Sunday morning and struck a fire engine.
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Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Terrell
TERRELL, Texas — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle late Saturday evening, according to the Terrell Police Department.
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