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Forney on list of cities not meeting water conservation efforts

One airlifted after major rollover accident on SH 34

One airlifted after major rollover accident on SH 34

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – One person was airlifted after a major rollover accident north of Terrell, Texas, on State Highway (SH) 34 on Sunday night, July 6, 2014.

Forney on list of cities not meeting water conservation efforts

FORNEY, Texas – The City of Forney is on a list of four North Texas Municipal Water District member cities not meeting 10-percent water reduction efforts, according to a chart released by the agency.

Traffic signal work begins on FM 1641 and Helms Trail

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas – Traffic signal work has began this morning at the intersection of Farm-to-Market (FM) 1641 and Helms Trail.

Traffic signal work begins on FM 1641 and Helms Trail

Morning delays caused by mechanical issues, car separation on UP train

Morning delays caused by mechanical issues, car separation on UP train

FORNEY, Texas – Mechanical issues on a westbound Union Pacific train are to blame for early morning delays at the Bois D'Arc, Elm, Center, and South Chestnut Street railroad crossings in downtown Forney.

Guardrail impales car in accident, no injuries

Guardrail impales car in accident, no injuries

FORNEY, Texas – A guardrail on Travis Ranch Boulevard impaled a vehicle which struck it on Thursday afternoon, luckily, no one was injured in the accident, according to authorities.

Overturned 18-wheeler accident closes eastbound U.S. Highway 80

FORNEY, Texas – An accident involving an overturned 18-wheeler tractor closed eastbound U.S. Highway 80 at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, July 2, 2014. The highway remained closed for approximately an hour-and-a-half and re-opened at 8:08 a.m.

Overturned 18-wheeler accident closes eastbound U.S. Highway 80