April 2026

The Take Me Home program is a FREE service available for all residents of Kaufman County, for adults and children who may have difficulty communicating due to a developmental or cognitive disability. The database is maintained by the Kaufman County Sheriff ’s Office Communications Division.

Kaufman County Library recently hosted Chess Night with chocolate chip cookies for all ages on Saturday, April 11. .

Crandall ISD announced the groundbreaking ceremony for Danny Baker Elementary School. District leadership and community members will be on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony, which is set for Monday, April 20 from 2-2:30 p.m. at 2165 Broken Arrow Blvd.

Temperatures are already on the rise, and blazing East Texas temperatures will be here before you know it. The best way to deal with air conditioning issues is to prevent them before they start.

Leadership is not easy. Athletics and the game of life are more alike than we sometimes realize.

Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 43 indictments April 10. Indictment information obtained from the District Clerk’s office does not include ages or addresses of defendants.

April 20: Kaufman County Tx GOP Club is meeting at Trinity Family Church, located at 9670 CR 214 in Talty on Monday, April 20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Kaufman High School Ambassadors received a masterclass in local leadership on March 25. Recently, the group enjoyed a 'Lunch and Learn' with Mayor Jeff Jordan.

The Kemp Yellowjackets varsity baseball team fell at home to the Van Vandals on Friday, April 10. After scoring an early run, Kemp’s offense dried up against Van as they dropped their district contest, 5-1.

The Kemp Yellowjackets varsity boys’ soccer team announced their All-District honors and awards on Wednesday, April 8. Senior Ruben Alanis was named the Defensive Midfielder of the Year.