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news@kaufmanherald.com The Terrell Police Department, in coordination with the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and Street Crimes Unit, made a sizeable drug bust in Forney on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

The Terrell Chamber of Commerce held their 118th Annual Membership Meeting and Industrial Luncheon at Lilies Event Center in Terrell on Monday, Feb. 9. The chamber recognized multiple members of the community and industry with awards, honors and recognition for their hard work and dedication during 2025.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman County Jr. Livestock Show (KCJLS) kicks off its week-long schedule on Saturday, Feb.

With tax season here, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about a rise in tax company impostor scams that are targeting people across the country. These scams often involve phishing phone calls from fraudsters claiming consumers owe back taxes and must act immediately to avoid penalties or legal action.

news@kaufmanherald.com Kaufman County announces their dates for the 2026 clean up/ collection events in multiple cities. The event helps Kaufman County residents clean out their house, garage or yard and bring trash to dump free of charge for certain items.

russell@themonitor.net Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court approved awarding a request for proposals action to a Frisco-based construction company to begin project negotiations for the planned Kaufman County Juvenile Facility during their Feb. 10 meeting.

After a hiatus from public exhibitions, local artist and designer Jessie Bee has officially returned to the art scene with a new solo display at Latham Bakery. The exhibition, which opened on Friday, Feb.

news@kaufmanherald.com A Kaufman man is in custody after a shooting that injured his wife on Monday, Feb. 2.

The Kaufman Fire Department swore in their two newest firefighters, Ethan Maples and Tyler Wilson on Feb. 3.

H-E-B grocery store in Forney made two generous donations to the Children’s Advocacy Center for Kaufman County and to Bee Happy in Kaufman during their grand opening event on Tuesday, Feb. 3.