February 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026, members of the Cedar Creek Country Club Women’s Golf Association (WGA) gathered to present the proceeds from the 2025 Tee It Up for Kids golf tournament to the Children’s Advocacy Center’s board President, Randy Squibb, and the Center’s Executive Director, Shannon Gardner. The tournament raised $48,269.27 for the benefit of the Center. Standing to the right of Mr. Squibb is Ms. Rita Files, WGA’s Past President and current Secretary, and to the left of Ms. Gardner is Ms. Mary Ann Anthony, current WGA President. Joining these four are representatives of the WGA, who are 70+ members strong.

Kemp ISD recognized Johnny Wilson - a dedicated Kemp Band parent and volunteer since the 2009–10 school year. His children — Brittnee, Zac, Connor, Ben and Dylan — were all proud members of the band program. Even after all his children graduated, Mr. Wilson has continued to generously give his time and energy to support the organization and its students.

Extreme temperature changes don’t just affect our comfort; they can also influence how we behave online. According to research published in Psychological Science, shifts in temperature can impact stress levels, attention, and decision- making.

Public education is under attack, even though states are legally required to provide an equitable and adequate education for every child. As an educator, I’ve learned to listen to older people.

Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 31 indictments Jan. 30.

Kemp ISD recently celebrated two Kemp Academy graduates on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 with the honoring of Melissa Arellano and Diego Trevino-Rodriguez. Melissa graduated from Kemp Academy today, and she did it through focus, grit and a whole lot of determination. She worked hard to get the job done, and now she’s setting her sights on enrolling in a Vet Tech program to pursue a career working with animals. Diego graduated from Kemp Academy and moved straight into his new career in the sheet metal industry. He’s already hard at work learning a skilled trade in welding and machine work, building a strong foundation for his future.