July 2025

FROM THE BLEACHERS

Body 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.

County hears audit report

Body 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.

Kemp annexes property into city limits

Body 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.

Around Town

Body 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.

Kaufman tennis competes in Crandall, Grapevine

Body 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.
Kaufman tennis competes in Crandall, Grapevine

Local nonprofit hosting Back to School Bash in Kaufman

Body 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.