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Body Kemp ISD announced their District and Campus Teachers of the Year during their board meeting on Monday, May 18. For Kemp Primary School, Cassandra Henderson was named the Campus Teacher of the Year.

Body news@kaufmanherald.com The history of Memorial Day is one that is steeped in honor, sacrifice and commitment to military service and service to country. The holiday recognizes those that made the ultimate sacrifice and laid down their lives to protect their country’s citizens.

Body More than 500 residents and visitors gathered at the Kaufman County Fair Grounds this past Saturday for the semi-annual Kaufman County Homestead Day and National Zebu Cattle Club Show.

Body June 6: Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center is hosting a drive-thru vaccine clinic on Saturday, June 6 from 7:30-10 a.m. at 1904 U.S.

Body Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 61 indictments May 15. Indictment information obtained from the District Clerk’s office does not include ages or addresses of defendants.

Body The City of Crandall celebrated their Public Works Department as part of National Public Works Week May 17-23.

Body The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum welcomed veterans, families, history enthusiasts, and visitors from across the region on Saturday, May 9th for a memorable Victory in Europe Celebration honoring the courage, sacrifi ce, and victory of the World War II generation.

Body Three people were injured in a plane crash in Forney in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 16.

Body Kaufman County recently hosted a successful Youth Mental Health and Juvenile Justice Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Mapping Workshop, bringing together more than 15 organizations and community partners committed to improving outcomes for youth and families across the county.

Body The Center in Kaufman is forming community councils, including the Homeless Community Council. The key goal is to identify efficient ways to assist people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.