December 2025

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office participated in a Tug of War competition presented by CareFlite on Saturday, Nov. 8 in Terrell. Proudly sponsored by the Kaufman County Children’s Advocacy Center, the Sheriff’s Office team showed outstanding strength and teamwork—ultimately pulling their way to first place in the tournament. Additional photos on 10A.

KCSO wins tug of war tournament.

news@kaufmanherald.com A candlelight vigil has been scheduled for fallen Terrell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza on Monday, Dec. 8.

The Holly Jolly Market makes its joyful return to The OC in Forney from Saturday, Dec. 13 through Sunday, Dec.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman Lady Lions varsity basketball team took home first place at the Mabank varsity basketball tournament Nov. 20-22. Kaufman took on the Athens Lady Hornets in the first game on Thursday, taking a victory over the Lady Hornets by a final score of 55-40.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats football team announced their All-District honors on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Lady Wildcats basketball squad took down the Kerens Lady Bobcats in non-district play on the road on Monday, Nov. 24.

news@kaufmanherald.com Scurry-Rosser announced their All-District volleyball honors for the 2025 season on Nov. 17.

news@kaufmanherald.com The impressive 36-point effort by TJ Taylor wasn’t enough as the Crandall Pirates varsity basketball team fell to the Royse City Bulldogs at home on Monday, Nov. 24.

Hunting seasons are well under way and chances are good many of you already have a freezer well stocked with everything from venison steaks and ground meat to dove breasts. Let’s not let all this tasty meat get freezer burned.