July 2025

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What are insurmountable odds? Are they challenges we ourselves don’t think we can overcome, or mountains others say we can’t climb? Maybe it doesn’t matter who doubts us. At some point, it’s fair to ask whether we lack faith or simply see a reality that’s bigger than us.

Last November, 77 million Americans sent a clear message: stop the open borders, crippling inflation, and weakness on the world stage. After four years of Biden’s failures, they chose a course correction.

During the July 8 Kaufman County Commissioners Court session, commissioners accepted an independent audit report from Pattillo, Brown and Hill, LLP., presented by Audit Supervisor Travis Rogers. Rogers told the court that the firm offered an unmodified or clean opinion of the fiscal year 2024 audit. Rogers also informed the court that $14.5 million was currently in the general fund and is deemed undesignated or unassigned as it is not marked for specific spending. The county had $81 million in total expenditures during the fiscal year and currently has two and half months of reserve funds in their accounts.

During the July 8 regular city council meeting the Kemp City Council approved Ordinance No. 25-08 annexing the 40.95 acre tract of land and the 0.952 acre tract of land into the city limits. Mayor Christi Neal explained that the properties were both owned by the Economic Development Corporation and should be annexed into the city limits before any future development begins. The council’s unanimous decision was made following two public hearings regarding the properties.

July 24: 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 Thursday, July 24. The event will take place from noon -1 p.m.

During last night’s meeting, the Trinity Valley Community College Board of Trustees proudly approved the designation of TVCC as a Purple Heart College. This prestigious honor recognizes institutions that go above and beyond in supporting military-affiliated students—especially those who have made profound personal sacrifices in service to our country.

The Kaufman Police Association hosted their 20th Annual Blue Gill Kids Fishing tournament on June 28. Additional photos on 2A.

Kaufman’s netters were active yet again this past weekend, serving up aces and hitting winners on the court. This past week featured Crandall’s summer tournament along with a few other UTRs around the metroplex area.

Clothed in Grace Foster Closet is hosting their 3rd Annual Back to School Bash in Kaufman on Saturday, July 26. Back to school season is just around the corner and the local nonprofit is helping those children in need get ready for the upcoming school year.