Crandall discusses formation of Public Safety Committee
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news@kaufmanherald.com The City of Crandall discussed the formation of a Public Safety Committee during their first meeting of 2026 on Monday, Jan. 5.
January 2026
Crandall ISD announces start times for 2026-27 school year
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news@kaufmanherald.com Crandall ISD recently approved their school start and end times for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. The times were approved following a thoughtful review process that included transportation planning, instructional considerations and feedback from parents and staff through a district survey.
City of Kaufman names Watson as Fire Chief
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The City of Kaufman is excited to welcome Chief Brian Watson as Fire Chief. With a strong commitment to public safety and service excellence, Chief Watson joins the city at a time of continued growth and opportunity for the Kaufman Fire Department. Chief Watson brings more than 27 years of fire and EMS leadership experience, most recently serving as Chief of the Training Division for the Shreveport Fire Department. Chief Watson’s first day with the city was January 20.
KISD names Trammell Teacher of the Year
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Kaufman High School teacher Michael Trammell was named 2026 Kaufman ISD Teacher of the Year on Jan. 14.
CRANDALL CHEER COMPETES AT STATE!
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The Crandall High School varsity cheer squad got quite the send-off from the entire campus as they headed to the State competition last week.
Rough first half sinks Scurry boys
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news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats varsity boys’ basketball team fell in district play on the road against the Keene Chargers on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Scurry girls pick wins over Rice, Palmer
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news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Lady Wildcats varsity basketball squad picked up two district wins over Rice on Jan. 6 and Palmer on Jan.
Kaufman gets district win over Terrell
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news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman Lady Lions varsity basketball team picked up a big district win over their rival Terrell Lady Tigers on the road on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Terrell Pet Adoption Center breaks ground
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The City of Terrell broke ground on the Terrell Pet Adoption Center on U.S. Highway 34 next to the Terrell Police Department Headquarters on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Vape shops raided by law enforcement agencies
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Van Zandt Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry is pleased to announce that on Thursday, Jan. 15, the VZC Criminal District Attorney’s Office led a coordinated effort with multiple law enforcement agencies to raid vape shops selling illegal marijuana products and seize the illegal products as well as the proceeds of the illegal activities.