The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Forney on Thursday, Oct. 22.
News
If you’re shopping for a new vehicle this fall, you’re in good company. In October, New Car Dealers and Used Car Dealers both rank among the top 10 most-searched industries on BBB. org in East Texas.
russell@themonitor.net At its Oct. 13 meeting, the Commissioners’ Court of Kaufman County heard from Dealer Services Network, which states on its website that “we take the stress out of tag and title registration and dealership document management.”
Sports
The Kemp Yellowjackets opened their district slate at home as they hosted the Venus Bulldogs on Friday, October 23rd. The Yellowjackets scored first thanks to Zaki Brown’s 14-yard rushing touchdown as it was 8-0 after a two-point conversion.
news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman Lions varsity football team took home a district victory after their win over the Mabank Panthers on Thursday, Oct. 22.
news@kaufmanherald.com The Scurry-Rosser Wildcats football squad lost their district home game to the Madison Trojans on Friday, Oct. 23.
The Crandall Pirates picked up their fourth district win of the season over the Mesquite Skeeters at home on Friday, Oct. 23.
Opinion
There is something special about a person who reaches the highest levels of success and never forgets where he started. This week, Lavonte David returned to Fort Scott Community College, where his college football journey began.
October 16-18: KHS seniors for the Class of 1971 are hosting their 55th class reunion on the weekend of Oct. 16-18.
Have you ever found yourself in a bind? Coaches, administrators, teachers and students all do. Life puts us in situations we did not expect.
September 19: Bee Happy is celebrating their 2nd Annual Golden Gala on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the 4T Event Center in Combine.
Obituaries
1946-2026Glenda Joyce Cordell (née Paul) entered eternal rest in the early hours of Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Glenda was born January 3rd, 1946, in Powell,…
1945-2026Billy D. England Sr., affectionately known as Poppy to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away on September 19, 2026, in Kaufman, Texas…
1948-2026Catherine (Adelstein) Morris was born on May 31, 1948 in Kaufman, Texas and passed away on September 16, 2026. Catherine was the high school…
1937-2026Walter Ray Reed, a beacon of warmth and resilience, was welcomed into this world on September 6, 1937, in the charming town of Lewistown, Montana. His…
Community
Kemp announced their Homecoming Queen nominees for 2026. The Homecoming Queen nominees are seniors Ingrid Morales, Katie Neighbors, Julia Vicente, juniors Alissa Gallegos, Jayda Oster, Chloe Smith, sophomores Stephanie Gallardo, Azul Limon, Kinley Thompson and freshmen Cali Carter, Camille Torres and Korbyn Whiteley.
October 17: City of Kaufman is hosting their Kaufman Harvest Festival on the Kaufman Square on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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.
news@kaufmanherald.com The Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Kemp announced their Fiesta de Kemp celebration planned for Saturday, Sept. 12.
