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May 16: Bee Happy, along with the 2026 Kaufman County Leadership Group is hosting a Pickleball Classic to raise money for a new van by hosting a pickleball tournament on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at Ben Gill Park in Terrell.

Winning through the ‘doubtstorm’ Many times, in our lives, we face doubt. Author Max Lucado calls these moments ‘doubtstorms.’ If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve likely weathered one.

April 25-June 27: Kaufman Poor Farm Spring Market will be held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The Spring Market takes place from 9 a.m.

In educational leadership, we talk a lot about noise. The crowd gets loud.

As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many of us look for ways to reset priorities, strengthen plans, and make smarter decisions. Whether you’re a consumer setting personal goals or a business owner preparing for growth, the Better Business Bureau’s New Year’s Guide offers trusted tips and resources to help you approach the year with confidence and clarity.

Leadership is not easy. Athletics and the game of life are more alike than we sometimes realize.

Temperatures are already on the rise, and blazing East Texas temperatures will be here before you know it. The best way to deal with air conditioning issues is to prevent them before they start. With proper maintenance and preventive care, your HVAC system can run more efficiently, last longer, and help you avoid costly breakdowns during the hottest months of the year.

Does a leader show love and demonstrate trust? When you’re dealing with people, you’re not just dealing with skills and responsibilities, you’re dealing with fear, uncertainty, and sometimes even past hurt. Scripture gives us a simple but powerful truth in 1 Corinthians 8:3: ‘But whoever loves God is known by God.’ That verse reminds us of something important.

Better Business Bureau East Texas (BBB) will host its next Lunch.Learn. Lead. business workshop, “From Setback to Strategy: Turning Disappointment into Business Breakthroughs,” on April 8, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the BBB offices located at 6115 New Copeland Rd., Tyler, TX. This month’s presenter is Dr. Dee Poskas, best-selling author, leadership expert, and Co-Founder of Blue Egg Leadership.

March 28: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension is offering a salsa-making class on March 28, 2026. The class is at the Kaufman County Extension Office, located at 2471 N State Hwy 34 in Kaufman, from 9 a.m.