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Body Like many of you I’m sure, I spent the earlier part of this week ‘cooped up’ in the house thanks to that Alberta clipper that came roaring down and turned much of the country into a walk-in freezer!

Body Photos courtesy of Kaufman Fire Rescue Station 1

Body Kaufman Fire Department worked around the clock to keep the community safe and warm during the recent winter storm as roads became difficult to maneuver for days in downtown. Photos courtesy of Kaufman Fire Rescue Station 1

Body The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office detention facility successfully passed all 600-plus requirements mandated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

Body The City of Kemp Parks and Recreation board members attended a public hearing in Austin on Jan. 22 at the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) headquarters where they were approved for a grant that will bring exciting, new updates to Kemp City Park from TPW.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The Crandall City Council offered updates during their regular meeting on Jan. 20.

Body The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum presents its second annual gardening program as a public service to area residents. The program is set for Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at 119 Silent Wings Blvd. in Terrell is free and open to the public.

Body A highlight of the evening was the keynote address delivered by Texas Speaker of the House, Dustin Burrows, who was introduced by Representative Keith Bell.

Body Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), sponsored by The Center in Kaufman, is providing free income tax preparation as tax season approaches in April. The Center, along with the IRA VITA program will prepare and e-file your tax return for free.

Body Jason Eddington is running in 2026 Primary as a Candidate for the District 2 Texas Senate Seat as a liberty first conservative believing government does not belong to politicians, but to the people.