Kaufman County

Things to do in Dallas this weekend: October 13-15

October 12, 2023 12:19pm CDT

It's your prerogative to have a little fun this weekend! There is a lot to do across North Texas from concerts and the State Fair to an eclipse watch party and a chance to see some family favorites live.

Sport balloon crashed into North Texas power line while avoiding gunfire, pilot says

October 11, 2023 5:34pm CDT

One of the pilots in the sport balloon that caught fire Monday night says someone was shooting at them moments before they made an emergency landing.

Dallas ISD teacher helps save pilots after crashing gas balloon

October 10, 2023 6:33pm CDT

A Dallas ISD English teacher was in the right place when a sport balloon in the Gordon Bennett Race crashed in Kaufman County and caught fire.

Gas balloon in race across nation crashes into power station near Crandall, 2 injured

October 9, 2023 11:01pm CDT

A gas balloon crashed near Crandall on Monday night after it hit a power station and exploded.

Powerball drawing: Two $1M winning tickets sold in North Texas as jackpot climbs to $1.4B

October 5, 2023 8:54am CDT

240,855 tickets sold in Texas won at least $4 in Wednesday's drawing, according to the Texas Lottery.

Forney pair arrested for injury to a child

September 12, 2023 12:13pm CDT

Forney police began investigating after getting a call from the child's elementary school this past Friday.

Terrell High School student killed in shooting, 16-year-old cousin charged with murder

August 16, 2023 5:05pm CDT

On Wednesday afternoon, police announced a 16-year-old was charged with Jackson's murder.

Trackdown: Task force in Kaufman County working to combat rising crime

July 12, 2023 3:39pm CDT

Kaufman County’s district attorney is proactively pushing out the Kaufman County Street Crimes Task Force to push back on crime.

Crash on I-20 in Kaufman Co. leaves 1 dead, closes interstate

May 26, 2023 7:05pm CDT

A crash in Kaufman County Friday afternoon left one driver dead and shut down westbound I-20 on a busy travel weekend.

Forney murder suspect's push to reduce $2 million bond rejected by judge

May 24, 2023 12:41pm CDT

Trevor McEuen is in the Kaufman County jail after allegedly shooting his neighbor, 35-year-old Aaron Martinez on May 1. Martinez's family members say he was hit 17 times.

Family of slain Forney man wants accused killer's bond to stay at $2 million

May 23, 2023 9:36pm CDT

A hearing is set Wednesday morning in Kaufman County to possibly lower the bond for a man accused of murder. Loved ones of the victim are worried his alleged killer could get out on bond and be living right next door.

Graduation Grandpa: Terrell man to attend ceremonies for all 7 grandchildren

May 19, 2023 8:40am CDT

It's a very special end of the school year for one former North Texas educator. All seven of his grandchildren are getting ready to graduate this year.

Suspects wanted for placing skimmers at Forney convenience stores

May 17, 2023 1:03pm CDT

Forney police are searching for three men accused of installing credit card skimmers at multiple convenience stores in the city.

82-year-old ‘beloved’ shop owner ‘Pops’ killed during armed robbery in Terrell

May 13, 2023 3:51pm CDT

Terrell police said the 82-year-old owner of Mom & Pops GAS station was killed during an armed robbery at the store Friday night.

Forney murder suspect seeks reduction in 'excessive' $2M bond

May 11, 2023 9:45am CDT

Court documents say that while in custody Trevor McEuen admitted to deputies that he was the person who shot and killed Aaron Martinez.

Crandall Middle School coaches placed on leave after bear crawl punishment

May 4, 2023 4:27pm CDT

Pictures emailed to FOX 4 show blisters on the hands of an eighth grade girl after she and other middle school girls had to do extended bear crawls on the artificial turf at the school's football field.