January 2026

1940-2026 Gerald Don Moore passed away on January 18, 2026, at his home in Kaufman, Texas. Don was born on November 25, 1940, in Kaufman, Texas, to Arthur “Buster” Moore and Mary “Midget” Moore.

Chairman Kaufman County Republican Party The Kaufman County Republican Party proudly hosted its 2nd biennial Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Kaufman Civic Center. This anticipated event brought together party members, local supporters, and community leaders for an evening dedicated to celebrating Republican values and furthering the party’s mission within Kaufman County..

news@kaufmanherald.com The winter weather finally made its first big appearance across Kaufman County and North Texas over the weekend. The rain started slowly on Thursday into Friday evening before freezing overnight and turning into sleet and snow on Saturday morning into the afternoon.

news@kaufmanherald.com Kaufman County enacted a 90-day burn ban effective on Tuesday, Jan. 20 according to the Kaufman County Fire Marshal’s website.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall Lady Pirates basketball team took down the Ennis Lady Lions in district play on Thursday, Jan. 22 at home.

The Kaufman Lions varsity tennis team opened its spring season with a strong performance despite cold conditions at the Melissa College Showcase Tournament. Chilly temperatures didn’t slow the Lions, who showed depth and determination across multiple events.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman Lions varsity basketball team took a close district win over the Midlothian Panthers at home on Thursday, Jan. 22.

The Kaufman Lady Lions varsity basketball team dropped their district contest before the winter weather on Thursday, Jan. 22 at home against the Midlothian Lady Panthers.

I’ve got a good buddy that traveled up to Minnesota spend a few days ice fishing for walleye and spearing northern pike, yes spearing pike is a thing ‘up north’, using a multi-pronged spear that resembles a pitchfork. Anglers have specialized little portable ‘fish houses’ complete with heaters where they fish vertically through the ice during the dead of winter. I’ve never ice fished but think spending a few hours in a comfy tent with heater, dunking minnows or jigs for walleye would be a great way to spend a cold winter’s day. Being a devout fish cooker, I’d probably bring the essentials for a meal of very fresh blackened walleye.