June 2025

Bobby Jack Talbot

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1946-2025 Bobby Jack Talbot, 78, of Scurry, Texas, passed away surrounded by family. Born on October 15, 1946, in Kaufman, Texas, Bobby was the son of the late Walter “Buck” Harris Talbot and Dora Isabel Boles Talbot.
Bobby Jack Talbot

FROM THE BLEACHERS

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Have you noticed how many successful coaches have worked alongside their relatives? Take John and Jim Harbaugh, after serving together, both became head coaches in the NFL, who famously faced each other in a Super Bowl, or Rex and Rob Ryan, who coached under their father, the legendary Buddy Ryan, with the Arizona Cardinals. Then there’s Bob Stoops, who built a national powerhouse at Oklahoma while coaching alongside his brothers, Mark and Mike.

Around Town

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June 21: United Way of Kaufman County is hosting their Lights, Camera, Action fundraiser with a “Night at the Oscars” theme on Saturday, June 21 at the Kaufman Civic Center at 607 East Fair Street. The event will start at 6 p.m.

What Do You Know About Gyrocopters?

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“Everything you ever wanted to know about Gyrocopters but were afraid to ask” might well be the topic of the Saturday, June 21 presentation at the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum. The free event lasts from 10 am to noon and is open to all ages.
Mike Montefusco will give a brief history of gyrocopters and tell the story of how he came to build one Saturday, June 21 at the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum. Courtesy photo

Around Town

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June 14: Casey’s Place hosts the Kickin’ It Up For Kids Gala at the Kaufman Civic Center on Saturday, June 14 from 6-9 p.m. This special event is more than just a night of entertainment; it’s an opportunity to come together as a compassionate community, supporting the growth and development of vulnerable children in the area.

Kaufman names Rhea Cooper as Interim Fire Chief

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news@kaufmanherald.com The City of Kaufman announced Rhea Cooper as their Interim Fire Chief for the Kaufman Fire Department on Monday, June 2. Chief Cooper brings more than three decades of leadership, service and experience in the fire service to the Kaufman community.

Kaufman Fire Chief retires after three decades

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news@kaufmanherald.com Former Kaufman Fire Chief Ronnie Davis celebrated his retirement on Friday, May 30. Chief Davis served proudly with 45 years of unwavering service, leadership and dedication, including 30 years to the City of Kaufman.
Former Kaufman Fire Chief Ronnie Davis celebrates his retirement with friends, family and his fire department family on Friday, May 30. Additional photos on 2A. Photo courtesy of City of Kaufman Facebook

Kemp appoints new Police Chief

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The City of Kemp announced the appointment of Curtis Kaloi as their new Chief of Police on Tuesday, June 3. The appointment was effective May 27 and Chief Kaloi takes over after the departure of Former Chief Ernie Zepada, who joined another agency.
City of Kemp’s Myranda Gilmore (from left) welcomes new Chief of Police Curtis Kaloi. Kaloi’s new position for the city became effective May 27. Photo courtesy of City of Kemp