Woman tries to flee on 3 tires in Kaufman County police chase

A suspected drunken driver tried to outrun Forney police in a car with only three tires. She's now behind bars facing multiple criminal charges.

Kemp ISD temporarily closes schools due to COVID-19 outbreak

Kemp ISD in Kaufman County says it will close all schools Wednesday through Friday due to a COVID-19 outbreak among staff and students.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.