Kaufman County

Police say the boy and his mother were located and in good health.

North Carolina’s governor says more than 200 people have been rescued. Others wait, trapped in their homes. With power lines and cell phone towers down, loved ones near and far cannot reach those in the hardest-hit areas. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards sat down with a Kaufman woman among those who found herself desperate for information.

More than 24 hours passed without any communication from Sarah Fivecoat’s mom and grandmother, who were waiting out the storm in Asheville, North Carolina.

NBC 5 is reporting on a police chase in North Dallas that ended with the driver taking his own life. The suspect’s wife was found dead in their home before the chase began. Reporter Keenan Willard has more.

NBC 5 has learned that Michelle Ingram was found dead at her home in Kaufman County before the pursuit and that her car was driven during the chase by a man who was a suspect in a Kaufman County murder investigation.

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.

Officers responded to a panic alarm and were shot at by a suspect.

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.

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.

A kayaker was found by a rescue team in the Trinity River after he was reported missing by his family.

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.

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.

Voters in two North Texas counties will have more time to vote Tuesday due to severe weather.

Among several parts of Texas that braced for severe storms Thursday, Kaufman County was under a flood watch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

North Texans are picking up the pieces after severe storms spawned tornadoes, flash flooding, hail, and lightning that sparked at least one house fire.

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.