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Craftsman-style homebuilder returns to Planning and Zoning Commission, receives approval

FORNEY, Texas — The developer/homebuilder of Brooklyn Village returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission during their Thursday, January 8, 2015, meeting to again seek approval to build 184 “Craftsman-style” homes on 40.854 acres south of Bowie Street and east of Pinson Road.

Unpermitted electrical work to blame for Terrell apartment fire, families displaced

Craftsman-style homebuilder returns to Planning and Zoning Commission, receives approval

Unpermitted electrical work to blame for Terrell apartment fire, families displaced

TERRELL, Texas — Unpermitted electrical work was to blame for an apartment fire at a Terrell apartment complex which displaced several families on Monday, January 12, 2015.

Firefighters extinguish Crandall chimney fire

CRANDALL, Texas — Firefighters extinguished a chimney fire in Crandall on Saturday morning.

Firefighters extinguish Crandall chimney fire

One transported following I-20 rollover accident

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — At least one person was transported to an area hospital after a rollover accident on I-20 in eastern Kaufman County on Saturday, January 10, 2015.

One transported following I-20 rollover accident

TxDOT awards contract for FM 429 striping, rumble strips

Kaufman County home destroyed in Thursday night fire

Kaufman County home destroyed in Thursday night fire

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A Kaufman County home was destroyed in a Thursday night fire and displaced the home’s two residents, according to fire investigators.

Planning and Zoning Commissioners approve rezoning land to make way for 546-acre development

FORNEY, Texas — After months of meetings and revised concept plans, the Forney Planning and Zoning Commission approved the rezoning of 546 acres of agricultural land to a planned development district — making way for a 546-acre master planned community hoping to build 1,860 new residential lots.