April 2026

Wildcats take down Hornets in district play

Body By Bodey Cooper news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats varsity baseball team topped the Athens Hornets at home on Saturday, March 28. The Wildcats had a good start to the contest as they came home victorious, 13-5, over the Hornets.

ALL ABOUT BIG BOAR

Body How about going on a ‘pork procurement’ hunt with me in this week’s column? I’ve been a devout hog hunter for much of my adult life. My adrenaline begins to pump when I am setting over a corn feeder at night and spot hogs through my thermal scope.
Luke shot the biggest wild boar he has taken in years and transforming this one into tender BBQ challenged his culinary skills, but the report is the meat made some of the best pulled pork Luke has ever prepared and, he’s made a lot of BBQ in his time. Photo by Luke Clayton

Around Town

Body March 28: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension is offering a salsa-making class on March 28, 2026. The class is at the Kaufman County Extension Office, located at 2471 N State Hwy 34 in Kaufman, from 9 a.m.

Kaufman County Grand Jury Report

Body Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 33 indictments March 27. Indictment information obtained from the District Clerk’s office does not include ages or addresses of defendants.

City of Kemp announces lineup for Wildflower Festival

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The City of Kemp announced their entertainment lineup for their upcoming Wildflower Festival on Saturday, April 11. The lineup for the Saturday festival will include performances from talented student groups to live music and a high-energy DJ.