January 2026

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.

Kaufman High School teacher Michael Trammell was named 2026 Kaufman ISD Teacher of the Year on Jan. 14.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...