July 2025

Body Staff Reports During the July 21 regular scheduled board of trustees meeting, the trustees approved the 2025-26 District Code of Conduct, District Student 11 handbook and the Athletic Handbook. No major changes were identified by the board, only small grammatical corrections.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com Scurry-Rosser ISD has hired Melanie Bowers as their new Director of Curriculum and Federal Programs.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall City Council approved an economic development and performance agreement with Home Depot during their regular meeting on Monday, July 21. Before the agreement was approved, there was a public hearing held with no one speaking on the agenda item.

Body Kaylee Wrenn was selected as an All-Star for the Texas Girls Coaches Association. The game was played Wednesday, July 16 at Arlington High School.

Body According to Wills Point Police Department social media, the Wills Point Police Department arrested 25-year-old Eli Joshua Steele of Terrell in connection with multiple felony charges related to child exploitation.

Body Kaufman hosted the East Texas Tennis Tournament Circuit during the weekend of July 18-19. Doubles were played on Friday, with singles following on Saturday. Over 100 athletes competed in the tournament.

Body Kemp ISD hosted their summer football and volleyball summer camps July 16-17 for ages Kindergarten through sixth grade. .

Body I’ll be upfront with you. I am not a fan of hunting big wild hogs.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com Terrell Social’s summer concert series is set to wrap up with their final show on Saturday, Aug. 9 in Historic Downtown Terrell.

Body August 6: Lone Star CASA is hosting their own lunch event to help visitors learn about Lone Star CASA and their mission to support children and families in Kaufman and beyond on Wednesday, Aug. 6.