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February 2026

City of Kemp receives grant for park updates

3 months ago By News Staff
The City of Kemp Parks and Recreation board members attended a public hearing in Austin on Jan. 22 at the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) headquarters where they were approved for a grant that will bring exciting, new updates to Kemp City Park from TPW. Pictured are Vice Chairman Kellie Gunnels, Board Secretary Tori Hitzfield and Chairman Delann Needham.
Photo courtesy of City of Kemp Parks and Recreation

Kaufman County Detention Center passes jail standards

3 months ago By Staff Reports
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office detention facility successfully passed all 600-plus requirements mandated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. “Passing this annual inspection is essential to maintaining state certification, and this accomplishment reflects the exceptional standards upheld by our team,” Kaufman County Sheriff Bryan Beavers stated.

Kaufman FD keeps public safe during winter storm

3 months ago By News Staff
Kaufman Fire Department worked around the clock to keep the community safe and warm during the recent winter storm as roads became difficult to maneuver for days in downtown. Photos courtesy of Kaufman Fire Rescue Station 1
Kaufman Fire Department worked around the clock to keep the community safe and warm during the recent winter storm as roads became difficult to maneuver for days in downtown. Photos courtesy of Kaufman Fire Rescue Station 1

CABIN FEVER

3 months ago By Luke Clayton
Like many of you I’m sure, I spent the earlier part of this week ‘cooped up’ in the house thanks to that Alberta clipper that came roaring down and turned much of the country into a walk-in freezer! The afternoon before old man winter hit I was able to spend some range time sighting in my new ATN Thor 6 mini compact thermal scope. This little thermal scope is not only compact but extremely user friendly and the images are sharp and clear. I haven’t had the chance to put it to work on hogs yet but as soon as the ice melts in north Texas I plan to put some pork backstrap in the freezer. Those hogs will be hitting corn feeders like well, hogs to a trough when the ice melts!
Like many of you, Luke was ‘cooped up’ inside the house several days this past week. He shares some ideas that might help you if you might have a case of the malady known as ‘cabin fever”. Making this tasty venison stirfry not only kept Luke occupied but his family well fed! Photo by Luke Clayton

Around Town

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