Scurry edges Lone Oak, remains unbeaten
The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats varsity football squad snagged another victory over the Lone Oak Buffaloes to remain undefeated on the season as they took the road victory on Friday, Sept. 4.
September 2026
County, TxDOT fast-track Forney traffic help
russell@themonitor.net Sept. 1, Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court approved the authorization of additional services for the Road Bond Program Management Support Task Orders No. 36 and 37 between Kaufman County and Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. in the amount of $1,236,850.
Carnival of Giving coming to Forney
news@kaufmanherald.com The Carnival of Giving is coming to Forney on Thursday, Sept. 17 as part of North Texas Giving Day.
Around Town
Sept. 19: Bee Happy is celebrating their 2nd Annual Golden Gala on Saturday, Sept.
A second chance begins at PrideRock Wildlife Refuge
This September, North Texas Giving Day offers an opportunity to help provide a forever home for animals that have nowhere else to go. Just outside Terrell, tucked away on approximately 10 acres in Kaufman County, is a place many people in the community may know by name but have never actually seen.
Kenneth Hickman
Kenneth Allan Hickman, 76, died on March 11, 2025 at his home in Kaufman, Texas. Born on July 14th, 1948, to Thomas and Geneva Hickman of Kaufman, both deceased. Kenneth left behind his wife, Donna Hickman, and daughters Amanda Malone and Priscilla Martin, and many other family and friends.
Lone Star CASA volunteer advocate retires
After more than a decade of dedicated service to children and families, Lone Star CASA is celebrating the retirement of longtime Volunteer Advocate Sharon Chapman, who has spent the past 12 years making sure children involved in the child welfare system have a voice.
Terrell driver killed after losing control of vehicle
A Terrell man was killed in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 28 after losing control of his vehicle.
HANG IN THERE “OUR” TIME OF YEAR IS COMING
You don’t need an old outdoor writer (me) to remind you of the current heat wave we are all enduring. But cooler weather is just around the corner and falling leaves and frosty mornings will once again arrive.
Lady Lions dominate, win Athens tournament
The Kaufman Lady Lions went undefeated on their way to winning first place in the Athens tournament Aug. 27-29. Kaufman began the weekend with a matchup against the Grapeland Sandies, winning 25-17 and 25-18 to win two sets to zero.