news@kaufmanherald.com Kemp Independent School District Athletic Director and Head Football Coach BJ Rider was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
News
Lone Star CASA is proud to announce the purchase of its first standalone property in Kaufman County, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s continued growth and commitment to serving children and youth throughout the community.
Kaufman County 4-H members had an outstanding showing Sept. 11-15 at the East Texas State Fair’s Junior Livestock Show, bringing home numerous class wins, breed championships and top placings in the market goat, market lamb and heifer divisions, reports Kaufman County AgriLife Extension Agent Carrie Sharp, whose focus is 4-H and youth programs.
russell@themonitor.net The Commissioners’ Court of Kaufman County voted Sept. 29 to approve the execution and purchase of software aimed at streamlining timekeeping, payroll, benefits and overall human resources management, which County Judge Jakie Allen said will “work for everyone and help the county in the long run.”
Sports
news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats varsity football squad picked up their second district win in as many games over the Gateway Charter Academy Gators on Friday, Oct. 2.
The Kemp Yellowjackets began their 2026 Homecoming festivities on Friday, Oct. 2 as the varsity football team played host to the Founders Classical Eagles that evening.
The Kaufman Lions varsity football team lost their district contest to the Paris Wildcats at home on Friday, Oct. 2.
The Scurry-Rosser Lady Wildcats picked up a big district win over the Grand Saline Lady Indians on Sept. 29 on the road.
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.
