June 2026

Body Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 32 indictments June 5. Indictment information obtained from the District Clerk’s office does not include ages or addresses of defendants.

Body The Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) is alerting Texas pet owners that New World Screwworm (NWS) has been confirmed in Zavala County, Texas, the first detection in the United States since the pest was eradicated in 1966.

Body Most people understand how insurance works. You can pay your premiums on time, follow the rules, and still eventually receive the dreaded letter that says your coverage is being canceled because of too many claims or too many mistakes.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com A carbon monoxide leak led to multiple hospitalizations at the Terrell Healthcare Center on Tuesday, June 2. Terrell Fire Department was called to the scene of the nursing and rehab facility, located at 204 W.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall City Council approved an interlocal agreement for improvements on local roads during their regular city council meeting on Monday, June 1.

Body 1938 - 2026 Beverly Ann Vaughan, 88, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 22, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to family.

Body 1929 - 2026 Billye Jo Harvey Nolan, age 96, died on Saturday, the 16th of May 2026 at the Holly Hall Retirement Community in Houston, Texas. She was born on the 1st of September 1929, in Kaufman, Texas to Charles Ernest and Eula Pearl Key Harvey.

Body 1948 - 2026 A true Texas car salesman to the end, on May 22, 2026, John Byron Murrey traded his “mortal coil” for an eternity in paradise with his savior, Jesus Christ.

Body Citizens, elected officials, visitors and Veterans gathered at Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day celebration ceremony. Judge Joseph Russell delivered a speech to honor the fallen military service members. 

Body Jacob McLean, a 2016 Scurry-Rosser High School graduate, recently started his medical residency at one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation.