Kaufman County Sheriff's Office addresses complaint of excessive force
The sheriff's office says it received several calls that the 18-year-old was attempting suicide by jumping into traffic. The office says the deputy used a technique taught by the department to control her without obstructing her breathing. Her family disputes that and says she was struggling to breathe.
Man found fatally stabbed in Forney
The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was stabbed to death early Sunday morning.
Kaufman County considering curfew for minors to curb increased crime
Kaufman County leaders said juvenile crime has gone up significantly over the past three years. They want minors off the streets after midnight during the summer and after 11 p.m. during the school year.
North Texas tourist arrested for hate crime in Florida
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said Wade Anton shouted racial slurs and punched a man of Asian descent at a beachside park last week.
Forney man arrested after taking his child to a bar, pulling out a gun
Forney police arrested a man who they say took his child to a bar and drunkenly pulled out a gun during a fight.
3 airlifted to hospitals after crash in Kaufman County
Three people were airlifted to hospitals after a crash in Kaufman County Friday night.
Fake unemployment claims tripled since start of pandemic, TWC says
The Texas Workforce Commission says the number of fake claims has tripled since the pandemic began. Victims are finding it harder to clear things up because the agency is swamped.
Forney woman loses husband, two children to COVID-19
Charlotte Crawford is the only member of her immediate family still alive after her family was claimed by COVID-19. Her message: Don’t take the mask off, and get the vaccine when you can.
Forney ISD vaccinates 600 employees at drive-thru clinic
A school district in Kaufman County is already vaccinating its teachers.
Man rescued from Trinity River by good Samaritan, Forney first responders
When rescuers found Harold McQuaggle clinging to tree limbs, they knew they didn’t have much time. But first responders and a good Samaritan didn’t hesitate to jump in.
How eligible North Texans can apply for FEMA disaster assistance
North Texans impacted by winter weather can now start applying for federal disaster assistance.
Arlington joins other North Texas cities in issuing boil water advisory
The city of Arlington is telling people to boil their drinking water due to low pressure caused by unprecedented demand.
High winds cause power lines to sag over I-20 in Terrell
Interstate 20 in Terrell was shut down Friday after a fire sparked by high winds caused power lines to fall dangerously close to the road.
Funeral held for Forney High School coach who died from COVID-19 complications
A beloved football coach and teacher who died from COVID-19 complications was remembered during a funeral Thursday.
Forney High School coach dies from COVID-19 complications
Forney High School offensive coordinator Jeremy Morgan died Sunday due to complications from COVID-19. Family members said was a healthy 44-year-old before contracting the virus.
Family of 4 escapes intense house fire in Terrell
All four people who were home at the time made it out safely but the family’s dog did not. The home was also a total loss.
Terrell ISD extends Thanksgiving break to avoid COVID-19 outbreak
Terrell ISD extended its Thanksgiving break for another week because of several coronavirus cases among students and staff.
Kaufman County apartment fire leaves several people displaced on Thanksgiving
About a dozen people were left without a home on Thanksgiving after a fire swept through a Kaufman County apartment building.
14-year-old facing charges after 1-year-old killed, 9-year-old hurt in Kaufman County shooting
A 14-year-old is now facing a couple of charges after a 1-year-old was killed and a 9-year-old was injured in a shooting at a Forney home Tuesday night.
Terrell police arrest man after he confesses to shooting
Deelvin Deshaun is charged with aggravated assault and was arrested about eight hours after the shooting in Terrell.