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Sep 27, 2024 · The countywide burn ban was lifted on Sept. 26, according to the Kaufman County Fire Marshal’s Office. The county commissioners approved the ban on Aug. 20.

Dec 12, 2024 · Officer Jacob Candanoza from the Terrell Police Department recently lost his life after a traffic stop. At approximately 11 p.m. on Dec. 8, he began a traffic stop in the 1600 block of S. State Highway 34, near Super 8 and Starbucks.

Oct 24, 2024 · Early voting in person began on Oct. 21 and will continue through Nov. 1. Those interested in voting early simply need to go to their county’s polling locations.

Jan 2, 2025 · One of the hot-button topics at Commissioner’s Court on the afternoon of Dec. 17 was the opposition to a set of legislative bills that seek to eliminate the Countywide Polling Place Program.

Nov 28, 2024 · Most of the improvements will be coming to the area near Lake One of the two Kaufman City Lakes. The previous playground has been demolished and will be replaced with a new one that aims to be inclusive to children of all abilities.

The Kaufman Lady Lions varsity basketball team is assured of their third straight 20-win season after a 61-50 road victory over Corsicana High School on Jan. 24

Sep 19, 2024 · A Forney man accused of murder was arrested for a second time on Sept. 13 after allegedly threatening the victim ’ s family while out on bond. His bond was found insufficient and has been raised to $2 million.

Jan 2, 2025 · Van Zandt County residents have filed legal action against stakeholders involved in the Amador Energy Storage Project northeast of Mabank. The project is a 100-megawatt lithium battery energy storage facility currently under construction near FM 47 and FM 1651 in Canton on an approximately 48-acre property.

Dec 5, 2024 · The Commissioner’s Court wants to put a parking lot in front of the Women’s Professional Building on the property. Their intention is not only to improve the showgrounds as a whole but to help mitigate any dirt or dust brought into the building from the current parking area.