July 2025

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The East Texas Tournament Circuit continued this week, featuring North Forney, Tyler, and Sulphur Springs. Kaufman’s athletes competed in the North Forney Tournament on Saturday, June 28.

Latin Night is the theme for the second concert of Terrell Social’s summer concert series on Saturday, July 12 in Historic Downtown Terrell. The event will take place at the Risinger parking lot on the corner of W.

By Bodey Cooper news@kaufmanherald.com Kemp ISD has set their Meet the Teacher night for Thursday, Aug. 7 for all five campuses.

Lone Star CASA started their Clays for CASA event a decade ago, with a few goals in mind—provide a way for participants to hone their skills… right before dove season kicks off—and help support area children. Win-win, right? Clays for CASA is held at the Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell, and this year’s event takes place on August 15. All the proceeds benefit Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to ensure that 100 percent of children who have experienced abuse and neglect in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have an advocate by their side.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office and Kaufman County District Attorney’s Office are set to host their 2025 Citizens Academy beginning Aug. 5. The event promotes protecting their most vulnerable citizens, striving for justice for all victims of crime and making Kaufman County a safer place to live. It will help visitors and attendees to learn more about Kaufman County law enforcement and the judicial process.

Looking forward to deals and deep discounts on Amazon Prime Day (July 8-11)? You’re not alone. Many retailers including Walmart, Target, and Kohl’s will also be offering discounted pricing on those days.

Thinking about when I served underneath a legendary administrator, I was reminded of the leadership and guidance I received. In a world where titles are often seen as the measure of success, Dick Hedges never saw his roles, as college president of Fort Scott Community College, mayor, or board of trustee, as positions of power, but rather as platforms for service.

Members of the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office were in attendance at the Annual Mabank Rodeo. .

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.