September 2025

North Texas Giving Day set for Sept. 18

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news@kaufmanherald.com North Texas Giving Day returns for its 17th year to help support local communities in North Texas. The one-stop shop helps every day of the year through cause campaigns, matching fundraisers, group giving events and nonprofit-led fundraising efforts.

Kaufman County hosts 2nd Annual Preparedness Festival

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The Kaufman County Fire Marshal’s Office, in partnership with Kaufman County Emergency Management, is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Preparedness Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Mabank Pavilion in Mabank.

Culinary program providing cooking, life skills

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news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman High School culinary program is setting students up for real work experience and life experience as well. Not only does Kaufman HS have a modern culinary program, but they also have a barbecue club and competition team that competes and even provides at a local level.
Kaufman ISD’s Culinary Program is setting the standard with their cooking and their competitive barbecue team. Photo courtesy of Stacy Seely

HCSO aids KCSO in assault arrest

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news@kaufmanherald.com The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office when they arrested a man on assault charges on Sunday, Aug. 24.

10th Annual Clays for CASA Clay Shoot raises essential funds for Lone Star CASA

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Clays for CASA, held at the Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell on August 15, 2025, was an outstanding success. The event brought together community supporters and clay shoot enthusiasts, all united in the common goal of supporting Lone Star CASA’s mission. All of the proceeds from this event 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.
First Place Team “Alliance/Galyean” from left: Craig Muirhead, Joe Chenault, Ronnie Carroll, and Billy Meredith Courtesy photo