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Kaufman County receives over $1 million COVID-19 hazard-pay grant
KAUFMAN, Texas — Some Kaufman County first responders will be among those receiving a portion of over $1 million in hazard pay thanks to a federal COVID-19 grant being administered by the Governor's Office, county officials announced today.
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More than 20,000 Kaufman County voters cast ballots in first week of early voting
KAUFMAN, Texas — Early voting numbers in Kaufman County are up 33% in the first week of early voting compared to four years ago according to election officials.
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One killed, one critically injured in rolling domestic disturbance turned fatal crash near Kaufman-Hunt County line
TERRELL, Texas — A rolling domestic disturbance turned fatal crash near the Kaufman-Hunt County line late Saturday night.
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Forney P&Z, City Council to consider rezoning request for proposed single-family cottage rental development in Fox Hollow PID
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Planning and Zoning Commission and Forney City Council will hold public hearings in November to consider rezoning 12.239 acres in the Fox Hollow neighborhood for a proposed single-family cottage rental development.
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Terrell police investigating woman's death following welfare check
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Police Department is investigating a woman's death after she was discovered deceased in a home in north Terrell yesterday.
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Two month intermittent lane closures on IH-20 at Las Lomas Parkway for pavement rehabilitation and bridge replacement
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Weather permitting, the westbound left lane of Interstate 20 (I-20) at Farm-to-Market 148 (FM 148) will be closed for one mile starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 for approximately one month. Following this closure, the westbound I-20 right lane will be closed in the same location for one month.
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Project to construct and add shoulders to portion of FM 429 begins in Kaufman County
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The project to reconstruct and add shoulders to a portion of Farm-to-Market (FM) 429 has begun in Kaufman County, the Texas Department of Transportation announced.
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Following Abbott executive order, Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards submits authorization for bars to reopen at 50% capacity, beginning Oct. 14
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Yesterday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order to allow, in part, bars in certain counties with low COVID-19 hospitalizations to reopen at 50% capacity with authorization from their respective county judges and enforcement of health protocols.
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Forney firefighter earns coveted 'Lion's Den' distinction at Firefighter Combat Challenge Nationals as team prepares for World Challenge XXIX
FORNEY, Texas — Forney Fire Department Lieutenant David Lawson achieved what many firefighters all over the world strive for while competing in the Firefighter Combat Challenge — the coveted "Lion's Den" distinction.
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TxDOT to perform overnight closures of various FM 548 mainlanes, U.S. Highway 80 frontage road lanes to perform maintenance next week
FORNEY, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation will perform overnight closures on various Farm-to-Market (FM) 548 mainlanes and U.S. Highway 80 frontage road lanes to safely complete maintenance next week.
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Mesquite Police Department seeking public's assistance in search for missing elderly man
MESQUITE, Texas — The Mesquite Police Department is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing elderly man.
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Forney man killed in Oklahoma crash
FORNEY, Texas — A Forney man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Oklahoma on Friday, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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