December 2025

Kemp ISD announced via social media that they received an update to their TEA Accountability rating. After receiving a D rating from the Texas Education Agency back on Aug.

February 19: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension is offering a free public event on how to spot, treat and safely eliminate the most common garden pests and weeds on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of their new Interim President and CEO Lynn McGinley on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Holiday at the Arboretum transforms the garden into a festive wonderland filled with cherished traditions and new experiences.

Year-end is more than just wrapping gifts and planning celebrations – it’s the last chance to make smart money moves that can reduce taxes and set the stage for a confident start to the New Year. Use this checklist to help cover the essentials.

Leadership always begins in the mind. The mind gives us the ability to think, envision, analyze, and set direction.

The Kaufman County Master Gardeners class made its way to Riter C. Hulsey Public Library in Terrell with Amy Barber giving demonstrations on plan propagation.

Online shopping is not only convenient; for many families, it’s routine. That means billions of packages are moving through delivery networks.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall Lady Pirates girls’ basketball team dropped their non-district game to the Rockwall Lady Yellowjackets on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

A Kaufman County jury has awarded $10.45 million to plaintiff Felissa Gamero, finding Cummings Electrical, L.P., and its employees negligent in connection with a shooting that occurred during a company-sponsored business event on April 29, 2023.