August 2026

Body news@kaufmanherald.com A retired former Kaufman County Judge was chosen to oversee the appeal of Karmelo Anthony for his recent murder conviction. Visiting Judge Sid Harle recused Collin County District Judge John Roach, who oversaw Anthony’s murder trial in June 2026.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department and CareFlite both responded to a rollover crash on FM 148 on Sunday, Aug. 16.

Body Firefighters from Kaufman County Emergency District No. 7 came to help cool off members of the Crandall High School Pirates band as the temperatures hit triple digits.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman Lady Lions volleyball squad advanced to the championship game in the Terrell tournament Aug. 20-22.

Body Kemp Yellowjacket cross country athlete Arnie Perez took home third place at the Kaufman Run with the Lions Meet. Perez finished third overall and set a new personal record with a time of 16:05.

Body The Crandall Lady Pirates dropped their road contest to the Coppell Cowgirls on Friday, Aug. 21.

Body The Kemp Lady Yellowjackets varsity volleyball team fell in their non-district contest against the Lone Oak Lady Buffaloes on Friday, Aug. 21.

Body The Scurry-Rosser Lady Wildcats won all their games in the Eustace tournament Aug.20-22. The Lady Wildcats won the championship with four straight wins in tournament playover the weekend.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats and Lady Wildcats competed in their first cross country meet of the season at the Kaufman Run with the Lions. Kole Burleson set a massive personal record in the first meet of the season.

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