During the July 7 Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court meeting, Sheriff Bryan Beavers gave an update about his office’s activities over the Fourth of July weekend, saying Independence Day is “usually our biggest day of the year.”
News
Potential fire services within the city limits of Crandall remained a hot-button issue during the most recent city council meeting on Monday, July 6. Mayor David Lindsey and council members heard from Seagoville Fire Chief Todd Gilcrease of the Seagoville Fire Department about potential services for the City of Crandall.
I love the flavor of smoked meat and have for most of my adult life spent countless hours tending a wood fired smoker. I’ve used everything from the old barrel shaped water smokers to homemade iron smokers mounted on a trailer that I pull behind my pickup. There is something special about the smell of hickory, pecan or mesquite wood smoke that gives meat a flavor that has fueled the increase in Barbeque restaurants the past couple decades.
Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 21 indictments July 10. Indictment information obtained from the District Clerk’s office does not include ages or addresses of defendants.
Sports
news@kaufmanherald.com The National Federation of State High School Associations announced in January rule changes for the upcoming 2026-27 school year for high school volleyball. One of seven big rule changes for the upcoming season is that two liberos may now be designated, but only one can be on the court at a time.
The Scurry-Rosser Lady Wildcats softball team announced their All-District honors for the 2026 season. Jaycee Rhoades was named the Co-Offensive Player of the Year for the Lady Wildcats.
This past week was a very good one for me. I was fortunate to enjoy some great times on the water and in the woods with a couple of very good friends. There was a time when I was young when I judged every outdoor outing by the fish in the cooler or game on the meatpole. Granted, fresh fish fillets or backstraps from wild pork or venison is a big plus but what really matters is the quality time spent with good friends. This past week definitely provided a lot of white bass and catfish fillets for the freezer. I even had an up close and personal encounter with a chunky wild porker that I had earmarked for the smoker. The real reward though was the time spent with a couple of close friends. Let me tell you about my two adventures, the first with Brandon Sargent, Lead Slingers Guide Service on Lake Ray Hubbard, for a few hours of catching post spawn white bass and then on to Wood County for some hog hunting and creek catfishing with Jeff Rice.
news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats varsity baseball season came to an end in the Area round of the playoffs against the Franklin Lions on Saturday, May 9. The Wildcats dropped game one on Friday of their best-ofthree playoff series by a score of 7-0 before another 7-0 shutout in game two on Saturday.
Opinion
July 16: Carevide Kaufman is hosting a Back to School Bash on Thursday, July 16 from 5-7 p.m. at 2600 Commerce Way in Kaufman.
Every year, we hear about teacher shortages, declining interest in education careers, and schools struggling to fill vacancies. Yet, we continue to ignore one of the biggest reasons why.
The waitress in Forney keeps all of her tips. The lineman in Kaufman keeps all of his overtime pay.
Artificial intelligence is inescapable. Emerging technology is ubiquitous in the workplace, at schools and computers and phones. The benefit of a personal assistant at your fingertips is exciting for many – but concerning for others, especially as AI becomes ubiquitous both as a tool for legitimate businesses and a new method for scammers.
Obituaries
1957-2026Hubert Allen Baldwin 68 years of age, passed away at home in Kaufman, Texas on June 27, 2026.Allen was born in Terrell Texas on December 25, 1957, to…
1938 - 2026Beverly Ann Vaughan, 88, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 22, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to family…
1929 - 2026Billye Jo Harvey Nolan, age 96, died on Saturday, the 16th of May 2026 at the Holly Hall Retirement Community in Houston, Texas. She was born on the…
1948 - 2026A true Texas car salesman to the end, on May 22, 2026, John Byron Murrey traded his “mortal coil” for an eternity in paradise with his savior, Jesus…
Community
If you are a deer hunter it’s a good bet you can scrounge around in your freezer and find a few packages of overlooked venison steaks, roasts or ground meat. If vacuum sealed or double wrapped with good freezer paper, venison will remain tasty for a couple years but is there a better time than right now to enjoy some tasty venison fajitas, burgers or possibly a tasty venison guisado?
June 27: Kaufman Poor Farm Spring Market will be held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The Spring Market takes place from 9 a.m.
Kemp High School Class of 2026 graduates celebrated their graduation on Friday, May 22 at Athens High School.
Crandall’s Class of 2026 high school seniors culminated the school year with their graduation on Thursday, May 21at The OC in Forney.