May 2026

Body The Historic Kaufman County Poor Farm was filled with community spirit, education and excitement on Saturday, May 9 as residents gathered to enjoy the Kaufman County Farmers Market and celebrate the grand opening of the new Pollinator Garden.

Body May 16: Bee Happy, along with the 2026 Kaufman County Leadership Group is hosting a Pickleball Classic to raise money for a new van by hosting a pickleball tournament on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at Ben Gill Park in Terrell.

Body Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Griffin as its new Executive Director. Jacob brings a strong background in finance, operations, and nonprofit leadership.

Body Seven Kemp High School student-athletes signed to continue their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level on National Signing Day on April 30. Alexia Darquea and Ruben Alanis both signed to play college at Southwestern Christian College.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats varsity baseball season came to an end in the Area round of the playoffs against the Franklin Lions on Saturday, May 9.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman High School Class of 2026 graduation will take place on Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m., at The Opportunity Central, located at 680 Innovation Blvd. in Forney.

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Body The 2026 May joint election and primary election came to an end after election day on Saturday, May 2 in Kaufman County with a single runoff in the Forney City Council race.