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TxDOT to hold virtual public meeting on proposed widening of FM 741 from U.S. Highway 175 to FM 548
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hosting a virtual public meeting regarding the proposed widening of Farm-to-Market 741 (FM 741) from US Highway 175 (US 175) to FM 548 in Kaufman County.
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#GoodNews: Forney ISD families, students, teachers and local businesses donate more than 29,000 items to the Forney Food Pantry
FORNEY, Texas (Forney Independent School District, Press Release) — Forney Families really stepped up again this year with donations during the 2020 Forney ISD Pack the Pantry Food Drive to benefit the Forney Food Pantry.
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Iconic Greenberg Smoked Turkey inventory and ability to ship Thanksgiving and Christmas destroyed by 'catastrophic fire' at Tyler facility
TYLER, Texas — An iconic East Texas company's inventory and ability to ship smoked turkeys this holiday season was destroyed in a "catastrophic fire" on Friday night.
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City council approves hazard pay for city employees, still no step pay for police or fire
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney City council accepted a federal COVID-19 hazard pay grant for police and firefighters and accepted a budget amendment to provide hazard pay for all other city employees during their Tuesday night meeting.
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Council races hang in balance as ballots are still being counted
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — At least one city council race in Kaufman County still hangs in the balance, according to election officials who are still counting mail-in and provisional ballots, while others could still change.
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Citizens in neighboring Kaufman County communities take different stances on incorporation vote
POETRY, Texas — Citizens in neighboring Kaufman County communities took different stances on incorporation votes during the November 3rd election.
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Kaufman County votes to keep Trump, Cornyn & Gooden in Washington
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Historic numbers of Kaufman County voters turned out during the November 3 election and overwhelming voted to keep President Donald Trump, Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Lance Gooden working in Washington.
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One killed in single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 175 near Dallas-Kaufman County line
SEAGOVILLE, Texas — One person was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 175 near the Dallas-Kaufman County line on Sunday afternoon.
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NTMWD and 13 member cities agree to new regional water contract
FORNEY, Texas (North Texas Municipal Water District, Press Release) — The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and the 13 Member Cities that partner in the regional water system have announced their agreement on an amended wholesale water services contract. On Thursday, Oct. 29, officials from the NTMWD member cities and water district gathered for a symbolic signing ceremony by the water treatment facilities at the district’s headquarters in Wylie as a show of unity and the beginning of a new era in their partnership.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook for Kaufman County with freezing temps forecast overnight, light freeze or slick spots possible
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for a majority of north Texas, including Kaufman County, as freezing temperatures are forecast overnight — bringing the possibility of a light freeze or slick spots on roadways and sidewalks.
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Forney Combat Challenge Team takes 3rd at Firefighter Combat World Challenge XXIX, 2nd over 40 Tandem, 3rd over 40 Individuals
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Combat Challenge Team took home a 3rd place finish at the Firefighter Combat World Challenge XXIX — the teams first top relay placement at a world competition.
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Child hit in crosswalk sustains minor injuries, police say
FORNEY, Texas — Police say a child hit in a crosswalk Thursday morning in the Forney area sustained minor injuries.
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