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Body This upcoming Patriot Day marks 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that took the lives of nearly 3,000 people and continues to affect many to this day. In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, then President George W.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com One woman was killed and a small child injured in a two-vehicle wreck in Forney on Saturday, Aug. 29.

Body Kaufman High School announced their 2026 Homecoming Court nominees for Homecoming King, Queen and Duchess. Homecoming King nominees are Juan Andrade (from left to right), Jayden Pipkins, Roger De La Cruz and Adrian Ordonez.

Body Homecoming Duchess nominees are Sophomore Duchess Sofia Pedroza (back row, left to right), Freshman Duchess Kyriah Burch, Freshman Duchess Olivia Preston, Sophomore Duchess Cloe Griffis, Duchess Brylee Cayce (front row, left to right) and Junior Duchess Morgan Merritt.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Carnival of Giving is coming to Forney on Thursday, Sept. 17 as part of North Texas Giving Day.

Body This September, North Texas Giving Day offers an opportunity to help provide a forever home for animals that have nowhere else to go.

Body 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.

Body A Terrell man was killed in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 28 after losing control of his vehicle.