February 2026

February 7: Kaufman FFA is hosting their Alumni Auction and Dinner at the Kaufman Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m.

Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 38 indictments Feb. 20.

If you want to board a flight, open a bank account, buy a beer, or rent a hotel room, you have to show ID, but when it comes to electing federal officials, Congressional Democrats say that showing identification to vote is ‘voter suppression.’

In Mark, chapter 6, Jesus sends His disciples straight into a storm. He knew it was coming.

1939-2026 Tommy Joe (Tom) Lear, 86, passed away on February 10, 2026, and is now at peace in the presence of his Savior. He was born on March 3, 1939, in Goodland, Kansas, to Lucien C.

1940-2026 James Edwin Davis of Kaufman, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2026, with his daughters by his side. He was 85 years old.

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), along with other Kaufman County agencies, made two arrests of Florida murder suspects on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

The Kaufman Lady Lions basketball squad celebrated their two athletes for recent milestones that they reached before their Feb. 6 contest. Kaylee Wrenn was honored for scoring 1,500 career points and for being named a Mc-Donald’s All-American Games nominee. Kiersten Thomas was recognized for recording 500 career rebounds. Photo courtesy of Kaufman High School

news@kaufmanherald.com The Terrell Police Department, in coordination with the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and Street Crimes Unit, made a sizeable drug bust in Forney on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

The Terrell Chamber of Commerce held their 118th Annual Membership Meeting and Industrial Luncheon at Lilies Event Center in Terrell on Monday, Feb. 9. The chamber recognized multiple members of the community and industry with awards, honors and recognition for their hard work and dedication during 2025.