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After administering 30,000 COVID-19 vaccinations, Terrell drive-thru HUB to cease operations on Wednesday
TERRELL, Texas (Kaufman County) — After administering more than 30,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccinations to Kaufman County residents, and some from across Texas, and Oklahoma, Kaufman County is seeing a rapid decline in patients at the Vaccination Hub in Terrell. With an increase of vaccines being administered by private healthcare facilities, County officials have declared Wednesday, June 9, 2021, as the last day to administer vaccines at the drive-thru site.
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Kaufman woman cited, ordered to cease and desist tiger exhibits; PETA urges USDA pursue criminal charges
KAUFMAN, Texas — A Kaufman woman has been cited by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and ordered to ceased and desist the exhibition of two white tigers after a tip from People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the organization announced yesterday.
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Kaufman County monthly clean-up scheduled for June 5th in Forney
FORNEY, Texas — Kaufman County's monthly clean-up event for June is scheduled for this Saturday from 8 a.m to 4 p.m.
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Silver Alert issued for elderly man missing out of Kaufman
KAUFMAN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Silver Alert for a man missing out of Kaufman.
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Developer participation agreement paves way for reconstruction of portion of County Road 212
FORNEY, Texas — A developer participation agreement approved by the Forney City Council on Tuesday night will pave the way for the reconstruction of a portion of County Road 212.
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Forney Fire officials release PSA on outdoor burning
FORNEY, Texas — Officials from the Forney Fire Department and the Kaufman County Fire Marshal’s office released a public service announcement video this week reminding local residents about the rules and protocols concerning outdoor burning.
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Forney accepting applications for vacated council seat
FORNEY, Texas – The City of Forney is now accepting applications for the appointment to the city council to replace vacated place 2 councilman Shaun Myers who resigned last week.
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Lunt will not return as Forney's top cop
FORNEY, Texas — Former Forney Police Chief Mica Lunt will not return as the city’s top cop inForney.com has confirmed today.
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Governor Abbott issues executive order prohibiting government entities from mandating masks
FORNEY, Texas (Office of the Texas Governor, Greg Abbott) — Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order prohibiting governmental entities in Texas — including counties, cities, school districts, public health authorities, or government officials — from requiring or mandating mask wearing.
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Flash Flood Watch in effect for Kaufman County until 7 a.m. Wednesday
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Kaufman County until 7 a.m. Wednesday as multiple rounds of showers and storms move through the region, expected to bring rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches.
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27 firefighters from 7 agencies respond to Terrell warehouse fire
TERRELL, Texas — Numerous firefighters and agencies responded to and assisted the Terrell Fire Department with a warehouse Thursday afternoon.
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Forney Area United Way commits to matching up to $25,000 to Senior Connect's fundraising efforts for Meals on Wheels in May
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas (Forney Area United Way) — Kaufman County Meals on Wheels is a vital asset for many of our local seniors. This program is run by the local non-profit agency, Senior Connect formerly Kaufman County Senior Citizens Services, and has been since 1978.
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