January 2026

This time of year, goal setting is as common as cold weather and gym memberships. New calendars, new planners, new promises.

Texas Health Resources is one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026 earning 4.5 stars, according to an analysis by Newsweek and the data firm Plant-A Insights Group.

Renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist Kraig Parker returns to the E! Terrell stage with his Las Vegas style show at 7:30 pm on January 22 at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center stage. This concert is the fourth show in E! Terrell’s 2025-2026 season of family style entertainment.

Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) brought joy to children this Christmas season, made possible by the incredible generosity of local donors, volunteers, community groups, and corporate partners.

news@kaufmanherald.com Four people were found dead in a home after a welfare check in Terrell on Christmas Eve. At approximately 5:29 p.m.

news@kaufmanherald.com The 2026 Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show will mark the 100th year of community, agriculture and youth excellence. The KCJLS is celebrating a century of country roots and cowboy boots here in Kaufman.

Kaufman HS celebrates early gra

The Kaufman Lady Lions varsity basketball team took second place in their home tournament at Kaufman High School to wrap up 2025. Kaufman had wins over Greenville (61-19), Malakoff (54-37) before falling to Grapevine in the championship, 37-35.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall Pirates varsity boys’ basketball team went 1-3 in tournament play to wrap up the calendar year. The Pirates began the tournament with a battle against the Seagoville Dragons on Dec.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats boys’ varsity basketball team dropped their road contest to the Krum Bobcats to end the year on Tuesday, Dec. 30.