March 2026

news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman City Council approved an economic development agreement between the city and a construction developer during their regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 23.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall City Council approved a contract with a concrete company for the Mowry Street paving and drainage improvement project during their regular meeting on Monday, March 2.

1946-2026 Cruz Elida Fuentes, 79, of Kaufman, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2026. Elida was born on May 18, 1946, to Jose Nieves Martinez de la Rosa and Maria Martinez in Palua, Coahuila, Mexico.

1936-2026 Richard Melton Rogers, 89, of Kaufman, passed away on February 3, 2026. Richard was born on October 16, 1936, to Evan and Mary Rogers in Christopher, IL.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Terrell Police Department Narcotics Unit, along with the Kaufman County Street Crimes Unit and Texas Department of Public Safety coordinated efforts that led to an arrest on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

news@kaufmanherald.com Residents and leaders in Kaufman County are keeping their eyes peeled on the latest developments involving a possible “sustainable community” right in their backyard. SEE Holding, in connection with Kaufman Solar LLC, have purchased thousands of acres of land.

The McDonald’s location in Kaufman will be closed for a stretch after an alleged drunk driver drove into the side of the building and into part of the lobby, injuring multiple people on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman Lady Lions basketball team announced All-District honors and awards for the 2025-26 season. The Lady Lions had seven players named Academic All-district for the season, including Kaylee Wrenn, Kiersten Thoas, Kayden Lidy, Avie Clickner, Tia Morrow, Itzel Garcia and Morgan Martin.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Lady Wildcats basketball season ended in the Bi-district round on Monday, Feb. 23 against the West Lady Trojans.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman Lions baseball team went 2-1-1 in tournament play Feb. 26-28.