July 2026

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Body Kemp Independent School District announced the hiring of their new high school and junior high school principals last week. Kemp ISD welcomed James Colbath as their new high school principal on Monday, June 22.

Body On June 22, Kemp ISD’s board of trustees approved adopting the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with that now-adopted budget being posted on the Yellowjackets’ official website of kempisd.org.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest after locating stolen property on Tuesday, June 10.

Body Recently, I watched a video of a NCAA Division I football coach screaming at a player, using every foul word imaginable in an attempt to make a point. The lesson I learned had nothing to do with football.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The United States of America will celebrate 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4.

Body Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court voted June 9 to approve the preliminary plat of Cory Morehead subdivision No. 37, which is located on County Road 4017 and Farm to Market Road 90 in Precinct 4.

Body July 4: City of Kaufman’s Annual Red, White and Boom event returns to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, July 4. The day kicks off with the Independence Parade at 9 a.m., beginning at S.