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🌱 Have you seen Alfredo Chavez or his small Chihuahua near Wills Point?

Kaufman, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Kaufman! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen Alfredo Chavez or his small Chihuahua near Wills Point?
  • What we know so far about Friday’s major Highway 175 crash

Also on today's calendar: Introduction to AI Workshop.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Variable clouds; very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Cloudy and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Monday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Search continues for missing Kaufman County man with dementia last seen Thursday afternoon (wfaa.com) — Kaufman County authorities are asking residents to watch for 5-foot-7, 120‑pound Alfredo Chavez, a Spanish‑speaking man with dementia last seen Thursday afternoon near Wills Point on Clark Lane, possibly with a small Chihuahua. Neighbors are urged to check around their homes and report any sightings immediately to help deputies continue the search.
   

• Kaufman County crash on Highway 175 results in multiple injuries (fox4news.com) — Emergency crews rushed to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Highway 175 at Fair Road in Kaufman County late Friday morning, with multiple injuries reported but details still emerging. Several ambulances responded, and officials have not yet confirmed how many people were hurt, the severity of injuries, or whether anyone was killed.
   


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Other local events
    Monday April 27
  • Top 10% Banquet
    Kaufman Civic Center
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday May 13
  • Introduction to AI Workshop
    Trinity Valley Community Clg , 800 Ed Hall Dr , Kaufman
    2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday April 27
  • Top 10% Banquet
    Kaufman Civic Center
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday April 28
  • Algebra 1 EOC
    KHS Campus
    8:00 am
  • Shark Nation Band Spring Concert
    North Forney High School , 6170 Falcon Way , Forney
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday April 30
  • Spring Choir rehearsal
    Smith Intermediate School , 1750 Irongate Blvd , Forney
  • Friday May 29
  • Spring Rider Showcase
    Jake E’s Riding Round Up , 10626 Farm to Market 429 , Kaufman
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing our dog, Poppy from Kaufman near Washington and 175.
    She’s approx 45 pounds, a border collie mix and wearing a purple camo collar. She is chipped. She’s been missing since 8:45 pm on Thursday. (Nextdoor Mulberry Grove)
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Kaufman. Apply here.
  • Buc-ees posted a job opening for Janitorial/Cleaning & Maintenance Attendant - Seasonal in Terrell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kaufman here.

🗞 Nearby News

Terrell

  • Terrell Police Department Extends Application Deadline for Citizens Police Academy (inforney.com)
  • 16 Day 2 prospects the Cowboys showed heavy pre-draft interest in (usatoday.com)
  • Every Veteran Has a Story: Ruth Lavern Nash Mewbourn (scttx.com)

Forney

  • BJ's Wholesale Club NOW OPEN in Forney! (patch.com)
  • Forney ISD Artists Shine at TAEA Junior VASE Competition (inforney.com)
  • Watchdog: One tiny fix for Texas insurance consumers (dallasnews.com)

Ok Kaufman! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kaufman

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kaufman

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.