news@kaufmanherald.com One woman was killed and a small child injured in a two-vehicle wreck in Forney on Saturday, Aug. 29.
News
Homecoming Duchess nominees are Sophomore Duchess Sofia Pedroza (back row, left to right), Freshman Duchess Kyriah Burch, Freshman Duchess Olivia Preston, Sophomore Duchess Cloe Griffis, Duchess Brylee Cayce (front row, left to right) and Junior Duchess Morgan Merritt.
The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats varsity football squad snagged another victory over the Lone Oak Buffaloes to remain undefeated on the season as they took the road victory on Friday, Sept. 4.
russell@themonitor.net Sept. 1, Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court approved the authorization of additional services for the Road Bond Program Management Support Task Orders No. 36 and 37 between Kaufman County and Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. in the amount of $1,236,850.
Sports
The Kaufman Lions varsity boys’ cross country team placed first at the Mineola Invitational, led by Gael Garcia placing fourth, followed by fellow medalists Ian Enderle (fifth) and Ezequiel Delapaz (sixth).
The Kaufman Lions varsity football team suffered their first loss of the season to the Hallsville Bobcats at home on Friday, Sept. 4.
The Kemp Yellowjackets dropped their second straight game to begin the season on Friday, Sept. 4 against the Conrad Chargers on the road.
news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall Pirates varsity football team lost their second straight game to start the season on the road against the Rowlett Eagles on Friday, Sept. 4.
Opinion
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.
August 28: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting a Lunch and Learn One Dish Wonders class on Friday, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m.
Fall sports are right around the corner, and while fans are counting down the days until the lights come on and the bands start playing, coaches and athletes know one thing, the most important part of the season is happening right now: Preseason preparation. Preseason is the time when championships quietly begin to take shape.
Obituaries
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…
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…
Community
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.
Crandall ISD’s Teachers of the Year, Denise King-Daniel of Dietz Elementary and Michael Schmidt of Crandall High School, were on hand to represent Crandall ISD at the Region 10 Regional Teachers of the Year celebration. Joining them to celebrate were Dietz Principal DeAnn Baker, Crandall High School Principal Joseph Melms and Superintendent Dr. AJ Murry.
Adults undoubtedly recognize the benefits of physical activity. When adults incorporate exercise into their daily routines, they can lower the health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle, which the World Health Organization reports doubles a person's risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. But even if the benefits of exercise are widely known, many still lack the motivation to get up and go.