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District Attorney Erleigh Wiley warns residents to beware of plumbing scams
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas (Kaufman County District Attorney's Office) — While frozen water pipes are bursting all over the area, Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley is warning Kaufman County residents to beware of plumbing scam artists who will take your money up front and do little to no work.
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Delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations postponed due to inclement weather, expected to resume next week
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Delivery of the COVID-19 vaccination has been postponed by the state due to inclement weather, county officials announced today.
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North Texas Municipal Water District requests immediate curtailment of non-essential water use
FORNEY, Texas (North Texas Municipal Water District) — The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has initiated immediate curtailment of non-essential water use within its service area. With extreme weather conditions continuing throughout the North Texas region, NTMWD is experiencing unprecedented high water demands as a result of our customers needs to fill distribution tanks within their systems. These demands are outpacing the District’s ability to recharge city supplies at normal rates. The cities and utilities served by NTMWD are asked to preserve water supplies for essential uses vital for firefighting, medical facilities, and basic human health and sanitation. Residents can help by limiting usage of items such as washing machines, dishwashers and limiting showers or bathing.
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Warming centers, shelters open as outages continue amid winter storm
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A number of warming stations and shelters have opened throughout Kaufman County and the surrounding areas to assist residents affected by power outages amid a continued winter storm surge.
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Boil water notices issued for Mabank water customers, portion of Gastsonia-Scurry SUD service area
MABANK, Texas — Boil Water Notices have been issued for Mabank water customers and portions of the Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District's service area due to power outages at their respective facilities brought on by extreme winter weather.
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Terrell FD transports two residents with minor injuries after ceiling collapse at local nursing home
TERRELL, Texas (Terrell Fire Department) — Two residents at Country View Manor Nursing Home, located at 1900 N. Frances, sustained minor injuries after a ceiling collapsed Monday afternoon.
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School districts announce closures amid winter storm, rolling blackouts
FORNEY, Texas — School districts have begun announcing closures this week amid a continued winter storm surge and rolling blackouts brought on by peak demands on Texas' electrical grid.
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas and providers calling for energy conservation amid winter storm, anticipated peak usage
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and energy providers are calling on consumers and businesses to reduce their electricity usage as winter storms have created record demand on the electrical grid.
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Winter Storm Warning for north Texas through Monday evening
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of north and central Texas, including Kaufman County, in anticipation of a major winter storm.
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School closures and delays for Feb. 11, 2021
FORNEY, Texas — Wintry weather and overnight freezing temperatures have prompted some school closures and delays Thursday, February 11, 2021, in the Kaufman County area.
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Cold temps and freezing drizzle continue with "dangerously" cold, possibly recording-breaking lows this Valentines weekend
FORNEY, Texas — A southeastern bound cold front dropped temperatures over 30 degrees in a 24-hour span for some locations in north and central Texas and the cold air is here to stay, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Two dogs rescued from Terrell-area structure fire Monday morning
TERRELL, Texas — Two dogs were rescued from a Terrell-area structure fire, which prompted a response from four Kaufman County fire departments, this morning.
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