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16-year-old killed in Henderson County head-on collision on SH 19
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — A 16-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 19, just east of Athens, Texas, according to a preliminary investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Terrell hit-and-run victim dies, police seek public's help in investigation
TERRELL, Texas — A pedestrian, who was found critically injured in a hit-and-run incident in Terrell, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
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Multiple fire departments tackle large grass fire in Kaufman County
CRANDALL, Texas — A large grass fire that broke out around 11:30 a.m. today in a field near N. FM 148 and Prairie Chapel Road was swiftly addressed by several fire departments in Kaufman County.
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Forney-area 911 call prompting 'secure' campus status determined to be a child with an airsoft gun
FORNEY, Texas — A 911 call of a kid with a firearm, which prompted several Forney ISD area campuses to go into "secure" early Wednesday morning, was determined to be an airsoft gun, law enforcement officials confirm to inForney.com.
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Waterways impacted by Sherwin-Williams plant fire cleared for use, according to EPA and TCEQ
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) have declared all waterways affected by the fire at the Sherwin-Williams Shiloh Road Plant safe for unrestricted use, following a thorough cleanup and testing process.
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Kaufman County under Excessive Heat Warning, Critical Fire Threat, and Poor Air Quality
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Residents of Kaufman County are being urged to exercise extreme caution as multiple weather warnings are in effect.
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ERCOT issues weather watch, encourages Texans to reduce energy usage
FORNEY, Texas — ERCOT, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, has issued a Weather Watch from August 23-27 due to the forecast of higher temperatures, increased electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves.
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Coordinated rescue efforts help seriously injured boater off Cedar Creek Lake
GUN BARREL CITY, Texas — A boater on Cedar Creek Lake sustained serious injuries after jumping off a boat on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
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Terrell home destroyed in early morning fire
TERRELL, Texas — A Terrell home was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
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Several horses perish in Kaufman County barn arena fire
CRANDALL, Texas — Several horses tragically perished in a Kaufman County barn fire on Friday night, fire authorities report.
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Kaufman County Sheriff's Office continues search for man missing since 2021
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is continuing to seek information on a man missing since 2021.
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Kaufman County Office of Emergency Management continues to warn residents of potential waterway contamination
Kaufman County, Texas - Steve Howie, Kaufman County Emergency Management Coordinator, has received a crucial update regarding the potential waterway contamination issue that arose in the wake of the fire at the Sherwin Williams company in Garland on August 7.
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