The Kaufman Leo Club, the high school group sponsored by the Kaufman Lions Club, is holding a supply drive for the A. Fern Norville Center. Club members are collecting snacks for the center's residents, along with collecting disinfectant spray, cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer.This year's c…
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Members of several lineage society chapters met in Canton on Sunday, Sept. 27 to discuss veteran benevolence activities to occur this fall in the Van Zandt County area.
Early voting opened Tuesday, Oct. 13. Kaufman County Annex Building serves as one of the early voting sites. Lines were out the building throughout the day as county residents waited to cast their vote for the upcoming presidential and state elections. Most voters who arrived early commente…
Kemp ISD has recorded 12 positive COVID-19 cases, including 6 students and 6 staff members in recent weeks. In response, the district has decided to shut down operation Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18 for deep cleaning and sanitization of all buildings and offices.
Many locals, perhaps even long-tenured county residents, are unaware that Kaufman County possesses an interesting, history-rich venue. The Kaufman County Poor Farm isa hidden historical site right here in our backyard.
In the face of all 2020 has unwelcomely presented us with - from uncertainty, to division and separation - most community members can agree that community is in great need of encouragement and unity. National Night Out provided many with that.
Correction: Kaufman High School has reported at least two positive cases.
Karen Kay Acevedo, 52, of Kaufman, TX passed away on October 6, 2020. Karen was born on May 20, 1968, in Dallas, TX and her parents were Henry "Pete" and Lynda Hammock. She grew up in Kaufman and graduated from Kaufman High School in 1986. Karen worked as a social worker for the state in Hea…
The groundbreaking for Phase 2 of Georgetown at Kings Fort was held Friday, Oct. 2. Scheduled to open in the fall of 2022, Phase 2 will feature a 14.9 acre city park with walking trails, along with more homes next to the growing business park. Jim Meara and George Schuler have been the devel…
Kaufman's municipal property tax rate will drop more than two cents for the 2020-2021 tax year, the third decrease in a row. The Kaufman City Council unanimously approved the rate after a public hearing last month. The 2021 tax rate is 82 cents per $100 valuation, down from almost 85 cents t…
The Captain James Burleson Chapter of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 and the Craig Austin Rowley Chapter of the General Society War of 1812 co-hosted a grave marking memorial ceremony for Private Levi Riggs Snow on Sept. 26 in Kaufman. Private Snow served in the North C…
Congratulations to the first 2021 graduate of Gary Campbell High School, Joshua Bull. Joshua graduated as an At-Home learner and earned two full credits in 6 weeks to make this possible. He plans on taking a gap year and working before going to college. Presenting his with his diploma is Pri…
The Open Studio at Greg Doster Art is hosting an open table on Saturday, featuring new art by Doster and canapés and drinks by Chef Matt Corbett.
Auston Armstrong was found guilty of one count of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury of a family member in court in Kaufman County on Sept. 24.
Helping Angels is a non-profit organization who has been helping people in financial crisis make ends meet since 2007. The group's goal is to help veterans, elderly, single parents and families with urgent needs, but also try to educate them and connect those with the proper resources they n…
The Kaufman City Council has approved a two-cent property tax reduction, from 84 cents to 82 cents per $1 of assessed valuation for city property owners, for its fiscal year 2021 budget.
Kaufman High School is pleased to announce its Homecoming court for 2020.
Kaufman High School is pleased to announce its Homecoming court for 2020.
Kaufman High School announces Homecoming court
An 80-pound sulcata tortoise was found nearly five miles away from his home near Mabank, nine days after going missing on Sept. 8. Owner Miranda Jameson says the tortoise, named Cooper, escaped from an unlatched gate, prompting her to seek assistance from others in Kaufman County in finding him.
Kaufman held its homecoming ceremony at halftime during its game against Alvarado on Sept. 18., during which freshman, sophomore, and junior homecoming princesses, along with senior homecoming queen nominees, were escorted onto the football field by their parents one by one, where they await…
You’ve probably seen them on Facebook – even Twitter or Instagram. Memes, photos or posts about a random “holiday” you’ve never mentioned before: National Dog Day, anyone? Siblings Day?
A Mental Health Officer position was added to Kaufman County's 2019-2020 budget, during a special commissioners court meeting held Sept. 2.
Since school started on Aug. 17, Kaufman Independent School District has recorded two positive tests for COVID-19 for one staff member and one student. When positive tests occur, campus parents are informed via Remind 101 and through letters that go home, under guidelines established by the …
The Center in Kaufman, Serenity Corner in Terrell and the Kaufman County Homeless Coalition are coming together to host a free meal and backpack giveaway in Terrell and Kaufman, as part of their “Homeless and Housing Insecure Fair.” The first event will be held in Terrell on Sept. 11, follow…
The Kaufman Cross Country varsity teams hosted and competed in its first competitions of the season this week, in a meet held on Aug. 28.
The 31st annual Kaufman Civic Auction will be held by the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce this year from Sept. 16 through Sept. 30, though this year's auction will be held digitally due to social distancing guidelines caused by COVID-19.
Amy Fowler, who has worked for the Kaufman Herald since 2011, is the new publisher of the weekly newspaper.
How many times a day do you hear the term COVID-19? For most of us, it has become routine; don’t forget your mask, remember to wash your hands and stay six feet apart. But for our hidden citizens, our most vulnerable elderly neighbors, the loneliness and isolation are having the most profoun…
High water bills in some areas of Kaufman and nearby communities have left many residents with questions about how their services are being billed. Claims of sudden increases in bills have come from water customers in the City of Kaufman, College Mound Special Utility District, and others.
Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) swore in four new CASA advocates, and two “Helping Hearts” on Aug. 7. The new advocates are Kim McGriff, Kimberly Moreno, Mark DeMay, and Whitney Ferguson. Kelsi Null and Tom Robbins were also sworn in, as “Helping Hearts.” The new members w…
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in an arson and attempted murder case that they said ultimately lead to the death of 78-year-old Peggy Wright.
A Quinlan man was killed in a rollover crash on Farm-to-Market 429 on Aug. 16 near Terrell.
ARLINGTON – Texas Health Resources, in collaboration with the Blue Zones Project Fort Worth, is helping provide North Texas businesses with tools to safely reopen their doors and remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Texas Health is offering business operators free guides and materials t…
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.
A brother and sister found a fun way to show their appreciation for healthcare workers through donating earnings from their lemonade stand.
Lions Stadium and the gym at Kaufman High School will have a lot fewer fans in the stands this fall.
Michael Roy Sanders Jr., who allegedly shot and killed 37-year-old Chad Jobe on Aug. 1, was arrested by the Terrell Criminal Investigation Division and the Texas Rangers on Aug. 8, according to a press release issued by the Terrell Police Department. Terrell Police say that Sanders was taken…
A five-cent decrease in the Kaufman County tax rate for 2020-2021 is proposed by county commissioners.
NASHVILLE – Addiction Campuses, a provider of substance use disorder treatment and recovery services, announced the company will begin operating under the new name of Vertava Health. This change reflects the transformation of the company, as well as its vision for the future, growing both i…
A vehicle engulfed in flames near the intersection of U.S. Highway 34 and U.S.Highway 243 in Kaufman, Texas was captured on video at approximately 2 p.m. on August 6, 2020 by facebook user Jorge Santoyo. In the video, flames can be seen erupting from the vehicle, which appears to be a black,…
With $1 billion in grants awarded since its founding, including approximately $10 million in Texas, the Lions Clubs International Foundation provides relief and support for projects in the U.S. and worldwide.
STAR Transit will hold two public meetings regarding service changes in Terrell, Kaufman and Balch Springs. STAR Transit will provide information regarding revisions, additions, the STARNow App and fares. Anyone wishing to make comments are invited to attend and express their views.
A suspect wanted for the alleged shooting of 37-year-old Chad Jobe on Aug. 1 remains at large, according to a press release issued by the Terrell Police Department.
The Kaufman Independent School District (KISD) announced the delay of the start of school from Aug. 10 to Aug. 17, in a facebook post made on Saturday. The district cited changes in the guidelines set by the Texas Education Agency as the reason for the delay.
Some business owners, council members oppose new zoning amendments
A water shut off is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3, during which a valve and new line connection will be installed, according to a notice issued by the City of Kaufman on Thursday, July 30.
A Lewisville man led Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) deputies in a chase down U.S. Highway 80, ultimately ending in downtown Dallas, at approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 30.
Enel Green Power has started construction of the Lily solar storage project near Scurry, its first hybrid project in North America that integrates a renewable energy plant with utility-scale battery storage.
The Texas Historical Commission has awarded is 2019 Distinguished Service Award to the Kaufman County Historical Commission.
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