Anna, Terrell ISDs switch to a 4-day school week

Students in more rural North Texas school districts will have Fridays off next year.

High-speed chase in Kaufman County ends in Dallas County with two arrests

Two people were arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that started in Kaufman County and ended in Dallas County early Saturday morning.

City of Kemp asks residents to conserve water

Kemp has been under a boil water notice since Christmas Eve due to low system pressure that was caused by a loss of power at the water treatment plant.

Suspect, police exchange gunfire during high-speed chase

The driver and passenger of a car that shot at police and led them on a chase were arrested on Tuesday.

14-year-old Crandall boy killed in bicycle crash

A 14-year-old boy who was riding bikes with friends in the Kaufman County city of Crandall Tuesday evening was hit by a car and killed

Oak Ridge police chief arrested for soliciting a minor for prostitution

The police chief in the small Kaufman County town of Oak Ridge was arrested Wednesday for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution.

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.