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Texas fire chief killed while directing traffic at Mabank rodeo
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Dallas-Fort Worth , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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A Texas fire official is dead after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo. It happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas.
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Key points It happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas. A Texas fire official is dead after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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