May 2026

Scurry-Rosser IT Coordinator/Communications We are excited to welcome Ashley Sheppard as our new Assistant Principal at Scurry-Rosser Elementary School. Ashley is a dedicated educator with over 15 years of experience in classroom teaching, instructional leadership, and administrative roles.

Crandall ISD announced at a special board meeting on Tuesday, April 28 that Dr. Jessica Zelkovich will be the new Principal of Heartland Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. Dr. Zelkovich currently serves as an assistant principal at Heartland Middle School.

The Crandall City Council provided updates during their regular city council meeting on Monday, April 20. Council began by discussing a possible movie night for citizens and a farmer’s market event.

May 9-June 27: Kaufman Poor Farm Spring Market will be held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The Spring Market takes place from 9 a.m.

During its 99th annual convention held April 9-11 in Pilot Point, the North and East Texas Press Association (NETPA) recognized Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. with a number of awards.

KAUFMAN- Kaufman County Commissioners' Court voted April 28 to approve an application for state aid to repair the dam at Cedar Creek Site 60, better known as Kaufman City Lake.