Three people, including two children, were killed on Sunday, July 26 in a two-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 80 in Kaufman County.
News
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in the early morning hours on Thursday, July 23 in Terrell. According to a press release from Terrell Police Department, officers responded to a report from Union Pacific Railroad that a train had struck a pedestrian near the 1200 block of East Moore Avenue at 2:11 a.m.
The Kaufman Chess Club returned to Kaufman County Library in mid-July and even hosted four 2200 ELO ranked Master Level chess players. The players included Michael Richards, David Harbor, Malachi Massey and Chris Holdaway.
A massive amount of rain once again engulfed the Hill Country, causing widespread flooding in several counties, including Uvalde, Kerr, Kendall and Gillespie. At least two fatalities were reported near Comfort and Uvalde.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
The human body undergoes an assortment of changes over the course of a lifetime. Some of those changes are visible to the naked eye, but many more are not. The body's changing needs in regard to nutrition is one alteration that people cannot see.
The term 'wellness' comes up frequently during health-related discussions. Wellness is an umbrella term that refers to the many ways individuals can care for their minds and bodies. Recognition of various facets that fall under the wellness umbrella can help people striving to live healthier identify the ways and means to achieving that goal.
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?