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Kaufman County is growing way faster than the roads and utilities can handle, and local leaders are struggling to keep up. Expect your daily commute and neighborhood landscape to shift as the area deals with this massive population boom.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
Monthly expenditures have increased by approximately $2 million compared to last year.
Residents and commuters in Kaufman County who will see improved road safety and infrastructure.
Long-time residents are getting hit with traffic congestion, overcrowded schools, and the loss of the quiet, rural feel they moved there for.
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As growth surges east from Dallas, Kaufman County leaders brace for impact The Business Journals
The county is managing rapid growth by funding new road projects and materials, while noting that monthly spending has increased by $2 million.
How a small Texas city is growing within one of the country's fastest-growing counties WFAA
Kaufman County residents plan to fight against City of Terrell's plans to annex their property CBS News
Kaufman County Residents Fight Mesquite's Annexation Plan NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth