June 2026

news@kaufmanherald.com Kaufman Fire Department battled an apartment fire on Monday, June 8. According to the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County 911 Communications Center dispatched Kaufman FD crews to a reported apartment fire in the 100 block of Hampton Court around 10:51 p.m.

June 6: Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center is hosting a drive-thru vaccine clinic on Saturday, June 6 from 7:30-10 a.m. at 1904 U.S.

How to Avoid Vehicle Rental Stress Whether you're traveling for business, taking a family vacation, or dealing with transportation needs while your vehicle is in the shop, renting a vehicle can be a convenient solution.

I’ve been a devout hunter and eater of wild pork for a long, long time. I’ve pursued wild porkers in remote river bottoms of east Texas and the brush country of South Texas and just about everywhere in between.

Kemp High School seniors Natalie Orton (from left) and Monica Oldenkamp each receive (the Billie Jean Hannah Stingerette Scholarship, Kemp ISD announced May 26. The school district says the honor recognizes each student's dedication, leadership and commitment to the Stingerette program.

The Scurry-Rosser Lady Wildcats softball team announced their All-District honors for the 2026 season. Jaycee Rhoades was named the Co-Offensive Player of the Year for the Lady Wildcats.

Kemp Stingerette officers, Lt. Ezequiel Duran (fromn left) and Capt. Azul Limon attend the May 30-June 1 ShowTime International officer camp at the Hilton in Richardson, where they brought home honors including a Day 2 award (Respectful Resilience certificate) along with end-of-camp honors (5-Star...

news@kaufmanherald.com Two people have been charged with multiple offenses against children in Kemp. The Kemp Police Department, with assistance from the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation at residences located in the 800 block of N.

As Fire Chief Watson reaches his first 120 days leading the Kaufman Fire Department, the department is taking significant steps to prepare for the continued growth and development occurring throughout the City of Kaufman.

Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court voted June 2 to temporarily close a portion of County Road 4031, which is west of Kemp, for a 90-day bridge construction project. That came during the court’s June 2 meeting, which clocked in at a little more than 6.5 minutes.