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Mabank mourns loss of Fire Chief Charlie Woodard after a truck hit him while directing rodeo traffic
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CBS Texas , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Chief Woodard was a multifaceted individual who held various roles in his community.
A tragic accident occurred in Mabank, resulting in the loss of Fire Chief Charlie Woodard. He was struck by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo event on Saturday night. Chief Woodard was a multifaceted individual who held various roles in his community.
He was a former police officer and also coached baseball. Many people looked up to him as a role model. The Department of Public Safety is currently investigating the crash.
For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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