Kaufman County

2024 Eclipse: Kemp High School students to take part in cross-country research project

March 26, 2024 5:45pm CDT

Students and teachers from Kemp High School in Kaufman County will play a key role in research for this April's total solar eclipse.

These North Texas counties lead the US in population growth

March 15, 2024 10:38am CDT

Three North Texas counties are among the fastest growing in the nation. One county had a larger growth rate than any other county in America between 2022 and 2023.

State of the Union: North Texans attending Thursday night's address

March 7, 2024 10:40am CST

North Texans will be in Washington DC as guests for Thursday night's State of the Union.

2024 Eclipse: Terrell hosting several events leading up to solar eclipse

March 4, 2024 9:28am CST

The City of Terrell is one of several in North Texas in the path of totality for the total solar eclipse on April 8th. The city will host several events before and during the eclipse.

2024 Eclipse: When will the solar eclipse happen near me?

February 27, 2024 1:55pm CST

North Texas is lucky enough to be in the path of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Here is when you can expect to see day turn to night.

H-E-B store coming to Forney

February 23, 2024 1:35pm CST

H-E-B is continuing its expansion across North Texas.

3 Kaufman County inmates hospitalized after 'medical emergency' in which Naloxone was used

February 18, 2024 4:01pm CST

Three inmates at the Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center are hospitalized after a “medical emergency” that caused staff to administer Naloxone to them.

Terrell police officer surprised by sister's return from deployment

February 12, 2024 12:42pm CST

Officer Hunter Martinez got a surprise visit from his sister Destiny, who is now back home for good after being deployed overseas.

Balloon pilot injured in 2023 Kaufman County crash killed in crash in Europe, reports say

February 7, 2024 4:09pm CST

A Polish balloon pilot who was injured in Kaufman County in a 2023 crash has died after a crash in the country of Georgia.

Forney murder suspects arrested for 'targeted attack,' police say

February 7, 2024 9:59am CST

A man and a woman are charged with murder for what Forney police are calling a “pre-meditated targeted attack."

Kaufman County inmate recaptured shortly after escape

February 5, 2024 7:34am CST

An inmate is back in custody after briefly escaping in Kaufman County, east of Dallas.

Kemp ISD closed Thursday due to city-wide water issues

January 18, 2024 9:23am CST

The city of Kemp lost water pressure during the arctic blast this week, and it still has not been fully restored.

3 North Texas cities make list of hottest zip codes in US

January 10, 2024 5:50pm CST

Houses in these cities don't last long! 3 North Texas cities were just named to Opendoor's list of the hottest zip codes.

Missing Kaufman County man found dead, law enforcement confirms

January 9, 2024 1:05pm CST

A Kaufman County man who disappeared after a car crash in Dallas has been found dead, according to law enforcement.

Kaufman County death row killer Eric Williams asks for new trial

January 9, 2024 12:20pm CST

The man accused of killing a Kaufman County prosecutor, district attorney, and the DA's wife 10 years ago is once again asking for a new trial.

Kaufman County man missing after single-vehicle car crash

January 5, 2024 5:15pm CST

Logan Jacinto, 40, went missing after being involved in a single vehicle crash on Tuesday. A witness saw him walking away from the crash but did not see where he went. Family members fear the worst but remain hopeful he is found.

Japan earthquakes: North Texas couple in Tokyo describes quakes

January 1, 2024 3:49pm CST

North Texas native Carlie McCleery and her husband Lucas were inside their ninth floor hotel room in Tokyo, Japan when the earthquakes rocked the country.