July 2025

news@kaufmanherald.com A Kaufman County man accused of capital murder requested his trial be held outside of Kaufman County. Trevor McEuen, 32, is seeking a fair trial for the 2023 murder of his 35-year-old neighbor Aaron Martinez.

The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees met in regular session June 16 where they approved a balanced budget for the 2025-26 school year. Superintendent Dr.

A full day of fun, patriotic celebration and good times is set to return as Red, White and BOOM makes its way to Kaufman on Saturday, July 5. The day begins bright and early at 9 a.m.

A truck driver has been charged with five counts of manslaughter after a deadly crash on I-20 in Kaufman County that killed five people on Saturday afternoon. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Alexis Gonzalez-Companioni fell asleep at the wheel, causing his semitruck to plow into stopped traffic on the highway, causing a chain reaction.

Kaufman’s tennis athletes continue to stay active each weekend, competing in the East Texas Tournament Series. Several competed in the Forney UTR last Friday, while others battled it out at the Corsicana UTR on Saturday.

Catching fish can be a challenging endeavor especially when conditions change quickly and patterns that have been as constant as the Polar star fail to produce bites. Such was the case with a striper fishing trip at Lake Texoma last week with my friends at Striper Express.

The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake (HSCCL) has been a trusted part of the community since 1983, providing shelter, food, medical treatment, love, and care to thousands of animals in need. But there are still many misconceptions about what we do — and don’t — do.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) proudly announces Carlton Tidwell as the new Board Chair for the Workforce Development Board for North Central Texas. With nearly 30 years of experience across the private sector, economic development, and community engagement, Tidwell’s leadership and vision will help advance WSNCT’s mission to create opportunities for individuals and strengthen regional businesses.

July 4: Terrell will be hosting their July 4th Freedom-Fest at 1010 Airport Road from 6-9 p.m. The event is a free community event that will include food vendors, kids’ activities and more.

Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 29 indictments June 20. Indictment information obtained from the District Clerk’s office does not include ages or addresses of defendants.