Man who drove flaming trailer through Kaufman County arrested

The driver known as “Rocket Man” on social media for pulling a flaming trailer has been arrested, according to the Kaufman County Fire Marshal's Office.

How to apply for federal disaster loans after historic flooding

Low-interest government loans are now available to North Texans affected by the historic flooding in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis and Kaufman counties last month.

Child among 3 dead in crash with suspected drunk wrong-way driver in Seagoville

A child and two women were killed in a head-on crash in Seagoville early Sunday morning in which police suspect the other driver involved was intoxicated.

Kaufman County authorities seek driver of truck towing burning trailer sparking grass fires

There's plenty of video of the burning trailer and the truck that was towing it, but authorities do not have a description of the driver or a license plate to work with. It caused three grass fires, threatening several homes.

Firefighters battling wildfire in Kaufman County

The Kings Creek fire south of Kaufman and west of Kemp broke out Sunday night. It has scorched more than 500 acres.

Forney ISD bans hoodies for all students, dresses for older girls

Next school year in Forney ISD, girls starting in the fifth grade and up cannot wear dresses or skirts and nobody is allowed to wear a hoodie. The district said it’s meant to improve self-esteem, promote positive behavior and enhance safety.

Terrell firefighters rescue puppy stuck in septic tank

Volunteer firefighters in Terrell got wet and smelly but were able to save the life of a puppy that had fallen into a septic tank.

Forney ISD police officer headbutted by student after school fight

When police showed up to break up a fight at North Forney High School, one of the students was taken into custody. Police say that's when a student headbutted an officer.

Fire destroys house in northern Kaufman County

Fire destroyed a home in rural Kaufman County overnight. Firefighters from six departments had to work together to extinguish the flames.

LIST: Dozens of North Texas districts closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks

Students in more than three dozen school districts across North Texas will get an even longer MLK holiday. Their schools canceled classes due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases on campuses.

Two North Texans help clear trees in tornado-ravaged Kentucky town

James Hunt owns Hunt’s Tree Service in Mabank and said when he saw the devastation on TV, he felt compelled to travel to Kentucky with one of his employees to see if they could lend a hand.

Kaufman High School cancels classes Friday because of threat

Kaufman High School will be closed on Friday because of a threat of violence on campus. That just happens to be the last day of class before the three-week winter break.

False threats investigated by several North Texas school districts

School districts across North Texas worked overtime to reassure parents that a series of threats spreading on social media are not credible.

Forney fatal shooting investigation forces two school closures

Law enforcement officials are investigating a deadly shooting that happened near two Forney schools. Classes were canceled because of the police activity.