news@kaufmanherald.com A retired former Kaufman County Judge was chosen to oversee the appeal of Karmelo Anthony for his recent murder conviction. Visiting Judge Sid Harle recused Collin County District Judge John Roach, who oversaw Anthony’s murder trial in June 2026.

For much of my adult life, I have enjoyed learning about shooting and hunting with different sporting arms. Back when I was a young man just starting a family, money was tight and I continued hunting deer and wild hogs with my trusty lever action 30-30. I read the sporting magazines and was really interested in learning about muzzleloaders but I was doing good to keep myself stocked in 30-30 shells and gasoline for the old pickup to take me to the deer woods. About that time, I began writing outdoor columns for newspapers and occasionally I would get a magazine feature. I’ll never forget Bass Pro Shops shipping me that first Hawken style replica 50 caliber smoke pole. At the time, all I knew about muzzleloading was what I had read and, I’d read a lot. In no time, I learned about the use of volumetric powder measures, cleaning jags and primers. I thoroughly enjoyed learning all about a style of rifle that I previously knew absolutely nothing about.

Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Wiley announced the conviction and sentencing of a Kaufman County man for aggravated sexual assault of a child on Friday, Aug. 14.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall City Council approved their 2026 tax rate, which is consistent with 2025’s tax rate, at their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 17.