May 2026

The Kaufman High School Class of 1966 gathered for their 60th reunion at Jessie’s Fajitas and Ritas in downtown Kaufman on May 1.

1935-2026 Glenn Morris Jennings, aged 90, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, in the ICU at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman. He was born on September 14, 1935, in Dallas, Texas.

1952-2026 On April 25,2026, Buddy Burleson left the world to be gently taken into the presence of his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. After struggling with stage 4 cancer for 4 years; and always a fighter, he was surrounded by those he loved.

May is a unique month for those of us that love spending time in the woods or on the water.

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The air in Kaufman was electric on May 1 as the KHS Wind Ensemble welcomed a true musical titan to the stage: the world-renowned clarinetist, Dr. Doreen Ketchens.

Kaufman County Commissioners' Court voted May 5 to apply to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission in Austin to fund an assistant indigent defense coordinator position, which Project Manager Pam Corder said is needed because 'as our county grew,' that department 'was falling behind' because only one...

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.

The Kaufman High School Class of 1966 got together at Jessie’s Fajitas and Ritas on Friday, May 1 in downtown Kaufman to celebrate their 60th high school reunion. The group had a wonderful time at lunch visiting with former classmates, while enjoying their meals out on the Kaufman square.

Members of the Bee Happy group, a non-profit, faith-based ministry with a range of programs to empower, support and break barriers for individuals with special needs, joined members of the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office on April 27 for a fun evening to play a game of left, right, center.