Lakes Regional Community Center (Lakes Regional) will become Kaufman County's Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA), assuming the role from the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA). A transition date has not yet been established.
News
news@kaufmanherald.com Kemp Independent School District Athletic Director and Head Football Coach BJ Rider was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
A Kaufman ISD student was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 22 for allegedly bringing a gun to a junior high campus.
In addition to the recently announced attractions coming to the 2026 State Fair of Texas, they have introduced even more free experiences celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
Sports
The Scurry-Rosser boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed at the Wylie Dustin Rodriguez Invitational meet on Friday, Sept. 18.
The Kaufman Lions dropped their contest to Sulphur Springs on the road on Friday, Sept 25. The Lions defense couldn’t handle the potent Sulphur Springs’ offense as they fell 63-41.
The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats picked up their first district win of the season in their shutout win over the Inspired Vision Eagles on Friday, Sept. 25 in Dallas.
The Crandall Pirates dismantled the Bryan Adams Cougars at home on Friday, Sept. 25.
Opinion
Have you ever found yourself in a bind? Coaches, administrators, teachers and students all do. Life puts us in situations we did not expect.
September 19: Bee Happy is celebrating their 2nd Annual Golden Gala on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the 4T Event Center in Combine.
Sept. 19: Bee Happy is celebrating their 2nd Annual Golden Gala on Saturday, Sept.
Sept. 19: Bee Happy is celebrating their 2nd Annual Golden Gala on Saturday, Sept.
Obituaries
1945-2026Billy D. England Sr., affectionately known as Poppy to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away on September 19, 2026, in Kaufman, Texas…
1948-2026Catherine (Adelstein) Morris was born on May 31, 1948 in Kaufman, Texas and passed away on September 16, 2026. Catherine was the high school…
1937-2026Walter Ray Reed, a beacon of warmth and resilience, was welcomed into this world on September 6, 1937, in the charming town of Lewistown, Montana. His…
Kenneth Allan Hickman, 76, died on March 11, 2025 at his home in Kaufman, Texas. Born on July 14th, 1948, to Thomas and Geneva Hickman of Kaufman, both…
Community
Kemp announced their Homecoming Queen nominees for 2026. The Homecoming Queen nominees are seniors Ingrid Morales, Katie Neighbors, Julia Vicente, juniors Alissa Gallegos, Jayda Oster, Chloe Smith, sophomores Stephanie Gallardo, Azul Limon, Kinley Thompson and freshmen Cali Carter, Camille Torres and Korbyn Whiteley.
October 17: City of Kaufman is hosting their Kaufman Harvest Festival on the Kaufman Square on Saturday, Oct. 17.
July 27-August 17: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting Cooking Well with Diabetes courses on four Mondays, including July 27, Aug. 3, 10 and 17 from 5-6 p.m.
news@kaufmanherald.com The Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Kemp announced their Fiesta de Kemp celebration planned for Saturday, Sept. 12.