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Forney man thanks local EMS during National EMS Week for saving his life

Forney man thanks local EMS during National EMS Week for saving his life

FORNEY, Texas – 25-year-old James Jenkins and his family attended a National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week appreciation lunch earlier today at Lake Pointe Medical Center to thank the men who saved his life last year after he collapsed at his family's Forney home.

Crandall Fire Department fish fry and auction a success - Mark Cuban and Russ Martin donate

CRANDALL, Texas – You've probably heard the story before – the Crandall Fire Department was forced to sell two much-needed fire trucks and other fire equipment to satisfy one of two fraudulently obtained loans in the department's name.

Felony charges dismissed against former constable

FORNEY, Texas – The felony tampering charges against former Kaufman County Precinct 2 Constable Joe Don Law were dismissed last month after the constable surrendered his law license and admitted to the charges in a sworn confession.

Felony charges dismissed against former constable

Five injured in head-on collision on FM 741

EB U.S. Highway 80 closed following single-vehicle motorcycle accident

EB U.S. Highway 80 closed following single-vehicle motorcycle accident

FORNEY, Texas – Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 was temporarily closed at approximately 3:53 p.m. after a single-vehicle motorcycle accident just east of the Farm-to-Market (FM) 460 exit ramp. The motorcycle and the rider came to rest in the fast lane of eastbound U.S. Highway 80. The highway was re-opened at 4:21 p.m.

Heavy rains prompt overnight repair of FM 740

FORNEY, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will make emergency repairs overnight on a portion of Farm-to-Market (FM) 740 in Forney, which was already under construction, after heavy rainfall destroyed the road.

Criswell Elementary student crossing Pinson Road struck by car

FORNEY, Texas – A Criswell Elementary student is okay after being struck by a car this morning, May 9, 2014, as he was crossing Pinson Road, according to Forney Independent School District officials.

Five injured in head-on collision on FM 741

CRANDALL, Texas – Five patients were transported to area hospitals following a violent head-on collision on Farm-to-Market (FM) 741 this morning, May 9, 2014, according to Crandall Fire Department Chief Allen Cousins.

Kaufman County auditor temporarily reappointed pending Texas Rangers investigation