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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.

KAUFMAN–Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 65 indictments April 24. Indictment information obtained from the District Clerk’s office does not include ages or addresses of defendants.

The Kaufman High School BBQ Team is headed to State for the first time in the school’s history. They will head off to compete against 118 other schools from across the state at Burnet High School on Friday, May 1 with the competition set to take place on Saturday, May 2.

The commissioners' court of Kaufman County voted April 21 to approve appointing County Judge Jakie Allen to the Regional Transportation Council board, a transportation policy committee which oversees the DFW area's transportation planning process.

This past week, Kaufman High School celebrated Assistant Principal Appreciation Week. The district celebrated their incredible dedication, leadership and heart that our assistant principals bring to school every single day. From supporting students and staff to keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, their impact does not go unnoticed.

news@kaufmanherald.com There are multiple positions across multiple cities that are open races in the upcoming May 2 general election across Kaufman County. In the City of Forney, City Council Place 4 is up with three candidates vying for the position in Diane McPherson, Joseph “Yaz” Yazdanpanahi and Sarah Selgado.

Kaufman High School Ambassadors received a masterclass in local leadership on March 25. Recently, the group enjoyed a 'Lunch and Learn' with Mayor Jeff Jordan. The students gained first-hand insight into the responsibilities of the Mayor’s office and a deeper appreciation for the rich history of Kaufman. The momentum continued today as our ambassadors met with Stewart McGregor (Kaufman Economic Development Corporation Executive Director), Emily Golden (Marketing & Community Relations for the City of Kaufman/EDC), and Adam Wall (Kaufman Police Department Community Relations). Together, they dove into the world of economic development and public safety, discovering the diverse career paths available right here in our own backyard.

Early voting is approaching for the May 2 joint election in Kaufman County. The first day of early voting begins on Monday, April 20 at 8 a.m.

This week let’s discuss a subject that directly affects all of us sooner or later- how to continue to enjoy our outdoor endeavors as we grow older. In my mid-seventies I feel qualified to share some experiences that might be beneficial to some of those who are a bit long in the tooth. If you are a whipper snapper in your prime, stick with me- the good Lord willing, you will someday be a ‘senior’ hunter, fisherman or outdoor enthusiasts and take my word for it, the years will fly by much faster than you think!