During last week’s commissioners court meeting, the commissioners voted to extend the already effective county-wide burn ban for an additional 45 days following the recommendation of Fire Marshal Randy Richards.

Members and friends of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3905 near Kaufman gathered in front of the post building last week to protest its closure.

After introducing the two county bond packages that will be on the ballot in November earlier this year, Kaufman County has released concrete details about where all of the money will be going if the proposals are passed.

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an apparent act of vandalism that damaged the Post Oak Bend Community Center’s sign. Anyone who knows anything about this is asked to contact the city of Post Oak Bend at (214) 686-8887 or the sheriff’s office.

Pathways Youth and Family Services, a Richardson-based foster care agency, is  expanding its direct coverage to Kaufman County beginning with an orientation for residents who wish to learn more about foster care on Thursday, Sept. 12.

As a family physician, Dr. Ben Brashear’s thoughts are usually occupied by providing quality medical care to the citizens of Kaufman, developing a rapport with his clients, and enjoying his happy life with his own family. But lately, he’s also been thinking quite a bit about his role in shap…

An investigation remains ongoing into a ransomware attack that left municipalities across Texas, including Kaufman, reeling from technological issues.

The feral hog population in Texas is exploding, and Kaufman County isn’t immune to the damage the hogs wreak on farmers.

Convicted killer Eric Williams, who murdered former Kaufman County prosecutor Mark Hasse and former D A Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia in 2013, is seeking a new trial.

During last week’s meeting of the Kaufman County commissioners court, County Judge Hal Richards detailed two separate bond measures that will likely be decided by voters in a November election.

In a rare display of dissonance amongst the members of the Kaufman County Commissioners Court, the commissioners were split over how to move forward regarding management of the county’s road and bridge budget and associated projects.

During last week’s meeting of the Kaufman County Commissioners Court, the commissioners approved the new certified tax roll for Kaufman County, which reveals an increase of $1 billion from 2018 in taxable value.

After considering various alternative options to the county’s current health insurance plan over the course of the last several weeks, the Kaufman County Commissioners Court ordained to keep the current plan for the next fiscal year at the cost of an additional $53,000 to the county.

A new pastor at First Christian Church in Kaufman has arrived, but up until now, he has been a minister of a different denomination than the Disciples of Christ Church.

Crandall ISD announced its policy this week for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines. 

Last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed twelve officials to the Texas Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council. Kaufman District Attorney Erleigh Wiley was among the 12 appointed.

Following a successful community forum earlier this year, the Alzheimer’s Association kickstarted the next phase of its goal to expand outreach to Kaufman with a duo of training sessions last week.

Although Kaufman County residents regularly complain about road conditions throughout the county, a monthly report from the county’s auditor reveals that the four county commissioners are significantly below their spending benchmarks for this time of year.

A massive analysis by The Washington Post provides new insights and depth into some of the most formative years of the opioid epidemic that has left hundreds of thousands of Americans dead, including the staggering number of pills that passed through Kaufman County.

In response to continued efforts by Texas Represenative Keith Bell to reinvigorate Terrell State Hospital, the Health and Human Services Commission has approved funding for a 20-bed unit addition that will focus specifically on the needs of Veterans.

The Kaufman County Commissioners Court is preparing to vote on an item that could result in higher healthcare insurance deductibles for Kaufman County employees.

During this week’s meeting of the Kaufman City Council, the council members unanimously voted to authorize City Manager Mike Slye to negotiate a contract with Recyclops for recycling services to the city.

There were a number of horses involved in the Fourth of July parade in Kaufman during the Red, White and Boom event earlier this month. But as far as Emma Kersey-Doherty is concerned, one of them was truly something special.

The City of Kaufman has selected Julio’s Market to be awarded the Business of the Month Award.

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The Kaufman Downtown Merchants Group hosted a classic car show Saturday on the square, featuring more than 45 gleaming rides. Donations from the show benefitted Melanie Perez, a local resident with germ cell cancer. Benefit T-shirts for Perez are on sale at the Charter Room.