January 2026

Body From the bleachers, college athletics looks very different than it did just a few years ago. In my opinion, NCAA Division I, Division II, and even some Division III programs are no longer operating in an amateur model.

Body January 23-25: There will be a gun show at the Civic Center in Canton from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan.

Body The Kaufman Lady Lions varsity soccer team celebrated their 2026 seniors, Karma Iglehart and Rae’Anna Villanueva. Kaufman thanked them for their dedication and commitment to our soccer program.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com Kemp ISD is set to host training for new substitute teachers at the end of the month. The substitute teacher training will be on Thursday, Jan.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com Scurry-Rosser ISD recently approved their new school year calendar for 2026-2027. The calendar includes key dates families plan each year around, like the first and last day of school.

Body Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 48 indictments Jan. 16.

Body For many years, back in the day when I simply could not afford to drop my game off at a processor, I learned to do the processing at home.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall Lady Pirates varsity basketball team took down the Kaufman Lady Lions in their district matchup on the road Friday, Jan. 9.

Body The Kaufman Chamber of Commerce made a charitable donation of toys that will go toward Birth Boxes for the Clothes in Grace Foster Closet in Kaufman. This will help ensure children in foster care feel celebrated and valued on their special day.

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