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Middle-schooler hit by car on first day of school in Kaufman County
A middle school student was injured on Terrell Independent School District’s first day of school after being struck by a car early Monday morning.
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Shooting in Kaufman County left 2 officers shot, suspect dead
Officers responded to a panic alarm and were shot at by a suspect.
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Kaufman County sergeant killed in off-duty motorcycle crash
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of one of its sergeants who was killed in a motorcycle crash while being off-duty this weekend.
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15 Texas counties qualfity for FEMA flood recovery
The grass is turning brown as we heat up and dry out, but significant problems remain from destructive spring storms. 15 more Texas counties were notified they’ve qualified for disaster relief from the federal government. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera spoke to county leaders in Kaufman, who said the money would make a big difference.
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Missing kayaker found drowned in Trinity River outside of Crandall, sheriff's office says
A kayaker was found by a rescue team in the Trinity River after he was reported missing by his family.
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Kaufman ISD battles summer boredom one bus stop at a time
Kaufman ISD is battling summer boredom one bus stop at a time. The new ‘R.I.S.E. & Read’ bus program is making its way to different locations in Kaufman like schools, parks and libraries.
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Kaufman ISD encourages summer literacy with unique reading bus program
A specially outfitted school bus — complete with a mini library, bean bag chairs and carpet — is making stops around Kaufman this summer, part of the new R.I.S.E. & Read program.
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Dallas, Kaufman counties extend voting hours Tuesday due to weather, power outages
Voters in two North Texas counties will have more time to vote Tuesday due to severe weather.
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Flooding victims brace as rain drenches Kaufman County
Among several parts of Texas that braced for severe storms Thursday, Kaufman County was under a flood watch.
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Kaufman County under flood watch, flooding victims brace for severe storms
As a continuous rain yet again fell over Kaufman and its neighboring communities, those still recovering from a flood three weeks before couldn’t help but worry. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has the details.
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Heavy rainfall affects parts of DFW, Kaufman County
Heavy rains caused flooding in North Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Work Metroplex and Kaufman County. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports on the ongoing severe weather.
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Areas of Kaufman County, DFW see nearly a foot of rain in 48 hours
The Kaufman County Office of Emergency Management says more than 11 inches of rain have fallen since Friday, leading to two separate flash flood warnings.
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Aftermath of heavy flooding in Kaufman County
Heavy rain caused over 10 inches of precipitation in areas to our south and east. NBC 5’s David Goins provides an update from Kaufman County on the drying conditions.
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Severe storms bring tornadoes, flash flooding, hail and lightning to North Texas
North Texans are picking up the pieces after severe storms spawned tornadoes, flash flooding, hail, and lightning that sparked at least one house fire.
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Kaufman County issues disaster declaration ahead of April 8 solar eclipse
We’re expecting a big show as parts of North Texas will be in the path of a totality during the solar eclipse on April 8. People from around the area and well beyond are coming here to watch. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports Kaufman County leaders are so concerned about crowds, a disaster declaration will be in place.
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Kaufman County issues disaster declaration over total eclipse traffic worries
Officials in Kaufman County issued a disaster declaration Wednesday ahead of the upcoming total solar eclipse, saying they expect the county’s population to double and for traffic to be a major issue.
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Person fatally struck by vehicle while standing on I-20 in Terrell
The man was struck by a vehicle and died of his injuries.
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Forney says H-E-B plans to build inside Villages at Gateway development
The City of Forney says H-E-B is coming to the Villages at Gateway development.
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Polish pilot who survived fiery North Texas crash dies in balloon crash months later
A good Samaritan from North Texas remembers the Polish balloon pilot he helped rescue from a fiery crash last fall who died earlier this month after a similar crash in Europe.
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Pilot who survived North Texas gas balloon crash dies
One of two Polish pilots who survived a fiery gas balloon crash in North Texas died after another crash in Eastern Europe this month. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat spoke to the hero who became a friend about the shocking news.