October 2025

news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 17-year-old minor on drug charges and tobacco possession on Thursday, Oct. 9 in Kemp.

As one of the top Doobie Brothers tribute bands currently touring the United States, “The Brothers Doobie” will perform live in concert at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center in Terrell on Thursday evening, November 6, 2025. The curtain goes up at 7:30 PM.

Kaufman High School announced their 2025 Homecoming Court. The King nominees are Jordan Randall, Trey Nalls, William Patterson and Yerandy Pardo. The Queen nominees are Rae’anna Villanueva, Bryleigh Barker, Khloe Taylor and Cassidee Bowers.

After a four-day trial at the Kaufman County Justice Center, Trevor McEuen was convicted for capital murder for the killing of his neighbor, Aaron Martinez, on Thursday, Oct. 23.

Age, gender and activity levels affect how much calories the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advises aging individuals to consume each day. According to DHHS guidelines, sedentary men ages 61 and older should consume roughly 2,000 calories per day.

The Kaufman Lions girls’ and boys’ varsity cross country teams competed at the Regional meet. The Kaufman Lady Lions finished 18th overall as a team at the Region II Cross Country Championships.

news@kaufmanherald.com The fourth quarter proved to be difficult for the Kaufman Lions as they fell in district play to the Corsicana Tigers at home on Thursday, Oct. 23.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Kemp Yellowjackets dropped their third straight district contest to the Wills Point Tigers on Thursday, Oct. 23.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall Pirates dropped their second straight district game on the road against the Ennis Lions on Thursday, Oct. 23.

The Scurry-Rosser varsity girls’ cross country team had multiple runners qualified for the State meet for the second straight year. Jessa Muncrief, Mia Lathem, Alyssa Harrison, Makenna Harrison, Hattie Tubbs, Pinkie May and Carol Pacheco all qualified for the State meet.