April 2026

Body Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court voted March 31 to approve a resolution for a Kaufman County Auto Theft Task Force grant, which Sheriff Bryan Beavers said should corral “one of the biggest issues in the county.”

Body April 11: Drive-thru vaccine clinic and pet pantry is coming to Kaufman County on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Body Kaufman ISD named the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year before heading off to spring break.

Body 1948-2026 Jimmy Lynn McCormack passed away on March 23, 2026, in Dallas, the city where he was born on Feb. 23, 1948.

Body A juvenile was shot by another child on Sunday, March 29 in the Heartland community near Crandall. According to a press release from Crandall Police Department, around 7:27 p.m.

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Body news@kaufmanherald.com Spring Clean Up is around the corner in the City of Crandall on Saturday, April 25. The bulk trash collection and shredding event helps Crandall residents clear up some space of old furniture, bulk items and much more.

Body By Bodey Cooper news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman Lady Lions softball squad fell to the Ennis Lady Lions in district play on the road on Friday, March 27. A rough second and third inning sank Kaufman as they fell to Ennis, 12-1.

Body Above, Cameron Wrenn of Kaufman (center) runs a leg of the 4x400 relay for the Lions at the Stan Sowers Relays at Eustace, held March 26. Below, Cody Jones of Scurry-Rosser High School runs for his Wildcats at the March 26 Stan Sowers Relays in Eustace.

Body By Bodey Cooper news@kaufmanherald.com The Kemp Lady Yellowjackets softball team fell at home against the Lindale Lady Eagles on Friday, March 27. Lindale wrapped up the victory in four innings as they plated double digits in an 18-2 win over Kemp.