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How about going on a ‘pork procurement’ hunt with me in this week’s column? I’ve been a devout hog hunter for much of my adult life. My adrenaline begins to pump when I am setting over a corn feeder at night and spot hogs through my thermal scope.

March 28: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension is offering a salsa-making class on March 28, 2026. The class is at the Kaufman County Extension Office, located at 2471 N State Hwy 34 in Kaufman, from 9 a.m.

Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court voted March 24 to start the bid process to address repairing bridge scouring occurring on a structure along County Road 4036, which is just west of Kemp. Kaufman County Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy Moore said the problem was identified in a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) report that found “a lot of water coming downstream and a lot of erosion under this bridge.” Moore said TxDOT didn’t recommend performing the work, but instead, “we got the ‘You will fix this’,” Moore stated.

Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 33 indictments March 27. Indictment information obtained from the District Clerk’s office does not include ages or addresses of defendants.

news@kaufmanherald.com The City of Kemp announced their entertainment lineup for their upcoming Wildflower Festival on Saturday, April 11. The lineup for the Saturday festival will include performances from talented student groups to live music and a high-energy DJ.

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news@kaufmanherald.com The Terrell Police Department announced an invitation to the community for the Highway Dedication and Sign Unveiling ceremony honoring Officer Jacob Candanoza on Saturday, April 11.

Lone Star CASA Executive Director Lauren Rowe announced that she is stepping down on Thursday, March 26. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as Lone Star CASA’s Executive Director for the past six and a half years and to be part of work that creates real change for children in our community,” Rowe stated.

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Scurry-Rosser ISD hosted their Third Annual ‘Touch a Truck’ event on Thursday, March 12 at Scurry-Rosser Elementary School. The event allows professionals from different careers to bring their work vehicle to the school and discuss different professions with school students and how they utilize their vehicles in their line of work. Additional photos on 2A.