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Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Mabank Fire Chief and peace officer Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident.
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