July 2026

GAME FEEDERS-THEN AND NOW

Body I remember well my first experience feeding deer in hopes of attracting them to my hunting blind which, back in the sixties was a couple of two by fours nailed to the fork in a tree branch of an old oak.
A quality timer is a must on any game feeder. With the invention of “The Timer” pictured here, the guesswork of ‘when’ a feeder throws corn was solved. Photo by Luke Clayton

Local schools announce Meet the Teacher dates

Body news@kaufmanherald.com Local Kaufman County schools have begun to announce their Meet the Teacher dates for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. KAUFMAN ISD Kaufman ISD’s Meet the Teacher begins with the elementary schools on Monday, Aug.

FROM THE BLEACHERS

Body Fall sports are right around the corner, and while fans are counting down the days until the lights come on and the bands start playing, coaches and athletes know one thing, the most important part of the season is happening right now: Preseason preparation.

Around Town

Body July 27-August 17: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting Cooking Well with Diabetes courses on four Mondays, including July 27, Aug. 3, 10 and 17 from 5-6 p.m.

Kemp seeking infrastructure grant via state

Body Kemp City Council voted July 14 to approve a resolution to apply for an infrastructure-related grant distributed by the state, as well as to vet proposals for engineering services to carry through with such a project if the funding comes through, while also naming the city...