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Body July 21, Kaufman County Comissioners’ Court voted to approve a resolution to enter contract/ memorandum of understanding with Lakes Regional to serve as Kaufman County's designated local mental health authority.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com Crandall ISD is set to host a Back to School Bash right before the start of the 2026-27 school year. The free event is open to Crandall ISD families and will take place on Saturday, Aug.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com Scurry-Rosser ISD will host multiple back to school events before the beginning of the approaching school year. One event that will take place is hosted by Landmark Church of Christ in Kaufman.

Body In honor of the recent celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, local author Jowell Peden put pen to paper about the country’s beginnings and where it stands today.

Body Master Gardener Robert Castro visited Casey’s Place in Kaufman for a hands-on cactus class as part of their IMPACT Partner program. See story and additional photos on page 9A.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com A recent state filing has provided more details about the planned Amazon distribution center in Terrell. Amazon is planning on a near 1.

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Body Casey’s Place is a nonprofit organization in Kaufman whose mission is to inspire hope, self confidence and emotional healing in youth through animal-assisted activities.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com Local Kaufman County schools have begun to announce their Meet the Teacher dates for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. KAUFMAN ISD Kaufman ISD’s Meet the Teacher begins with the elementary schools on Monday, Aug.

Body July 27-August 17: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting Cooking Well with Diabetes courses on four Mondays, including July 27, Aug. 3, 10 and 17 from 5-6 p.m.