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.
Man arrested after stealing semi-truck near Forney, leading authorities on chase
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a person who they said stole the cab of an 18-wheeler.
80-year-old woman arrested in fatal shooting of Kaufman County woman
An 80-year-old North Texas woman is accused of fatally shooting a 52-year-old woman.
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.
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.
Forney man arrested after taking his child to a bar, pulling out a gun
Forney police arrested a man who they say took his child to a bar and drunkenly pulled out a gun during a fight.
3 airlifted to hospitals after crash in Kaufman County
Three people were airlifted to hospitals after a crash in Kaufman County Friday night.
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.
