February 2026

After a hiatus from public exhibitions, local artist and designer Jessie Bee has officially returned to the art scene with a new solo display at Latham Bakery. The exhibition, which opened on Friday, Feb.

After 17 years of incredible service, Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) announces the retirement of Child Advocacy Specialist Chris Hoffmeyer. The organization is proud to celebrate Chris’s outstanding contributions, dedication, skill, and compassion in service to children and families in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties.

H-E-B grocery store in Forney made two generous donations to the Children’s Advocacy Center for Kaufman County and to Bee Happy in Kaufman during their grand opening event on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

The Kaufman Fire Department swore in their two newest firefighters, Ethan Maples and Tyler Wilson on Feb. 3.

news@kaufmanherald.com A Kaufman man is in custody after a shooting that injured his wife on Monday, Feb. 2.

Kaufman Lady Lions basketball player Kaylee Wrenn signed with Henderson State Women’s Basketball to continue her athletic career at the collegiate level Wednesday, Feb. 4.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall Pirates fell in district play on the road against the Midlothian Panthers on Friday, Feb. 6.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall Lady Pirates fell in district play against the Midlothian Lady Panthers on the road Friday, Feb. 6.

The plan was pretty simple and straight forth. A group of close friends and I were all suffering from a case of cabin fever, locked inside you know after the recent blast of freezing rain, sleet and snow.

February 19: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension is offering a free public event on how to spot, treat and safely eliminate the most common garden pests and weeds on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.