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NTMWD Issues Call to Action For Reduced Outdoor Water Use as a Wylie Water Treatment Plant Undergoes Unscheduled Maintenance
FORNEY, Texas — The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is requesting that those receiving water purified by NTMWD reduce their water use immediately, especially outdoor water use.
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Forney City Council approves five recommended proclamations for November bond election
FORNEY, Texas — On Tuesday night, during a special-called work session, the Forney City Council discussed and approved five proclamations, totaling an amount not to exceed $234.8 million, to present to the bond council for an upcoming proposed bond election in November.
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TxDOT to hold in-person and virtual meetings on proposed project to expand U.S. Highway 80 and SPUR 557
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing improvements to US 80 (from Farm to Market Road 460 to Spur 557) and Spur 557 (from US 80 to I-20), a total length of approximately 12.1 miles in Kaufman County, Texas.
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City of Forney offers water conservation tips with preparations underway to implement Drought Contingency Plan
FORNEY, Texas — Due to the current demand on our water system, the City of Forney is preparing to enact our Drought Contingency Plan, which would cause us to enforce our drought restrictions. We are asking for your help in potentially preventing, but, more likely, at least delaying the need to be under drought restrictions.
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ERCOT issues conservation appeal to Texans and Texas businesses
KAUFMAN, Texas — With extreme hot weather driving record power demand across Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is issuing a Conservation Appeal, asking Texans and Texas businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity, Monday, July 11 between 2-8 p.m.
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Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 down to one lane in Forney due to large fuel spill
FORNEY, Texas — Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 in Forney is down to one lane due to a large fuel spill Thursday morning.
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Heat Advisory in effect Wednesday through Friday for Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas —The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Heat Advisory for north Texas, including Kaufman County.
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Firefighters fend off structure damage in wildland fire
TERRELL, Texas — Firefighters from multiple fire departments were able to fend off a 5-acre wildland fire and prevent structure damage on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
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Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 closed in Forney due to accident
FORNEY, Texas — Eastbound U.S. Highway 80 is closed due to an accident, according to the Forney Police Department.
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Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire activity this weekend across the state
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Texas fire environment will support increased wildfire activity through the weekend, as hot and dry conditions persist across the state.
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Heat Advisory in effect until Friday night, Air Quality Alert Thursday
FORNEY, Texas — A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of north Texas, including Kaufman County, until Friday night, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Forney Police Department Chief Carrie White sworn in
FORNEY, Texas — Today, June 20, 2022, newly selected Forney Police Department Chief Carrie White was sworn into office during a ceremony held at the Forney Justice Center.
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