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February 19: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension is offering a free public event on how to spot, treat and safely eliminate the most common garden pests and weeds on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In a world where stories often reflect the complexities of life, J.A. Wray's debut novel, ‘Jesse: A Star Under the Sun,’ invites readers into the wildlife of an imaginative character who navigates the trials and tribulations of growing up.

As we close out another year, we had many highs and lows as the year comes to a close. As we reach the midway point of the decade, and as we enter a new year into 2026, we want to look back on some of our biggest stories of the year here at The Kaufman Herald while continuing to push forward into a bright future.

news@kaufmanherald.com Four people were found dead in their home after a welfare check in Terrell on Christmas Eve. At approximately 5:29 p.m.

The City of Crandall hosted their annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Cicis Pizza, the beloved brand known for its all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in Kaufman. The restaurant is located at 3055 S. Washington St. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant brings endless pizza, pasta, salad and dessert options to the city’s expanding southwest corridor at a price point designed to remain accessible for today’s guests.

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I love spending time in the fall and winter woods hunting deer and venison, when properly handled in the field and prepared for the table, is one of my favorite meats. This season has been a ‘different’ one for me.

District 1 FFA Officers recently demonstrated the true spirit of service by collecting much-needed donations for the Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center as part of their District Community Service Project.

Kemp ISD announced via social media that they received an update to their TEA Accountability rating. After receiving a D rating from the Texas Education Agency back on Aug.