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Eight at Tool City Park groundbreaking set for Jan. 27

3 months ago By News Staff

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The Eight at Tool City Park committee has updated plans for the park. The groundbreaking is scheduled for Jan. 27.

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Commissioners award construction funding

3 months ago By Di Ana Johnson

KAUFMAN COUNTY–Kaufman County Commissioners voted Dec. 19, 2023 to award funding for the State Highway 34 and US 175 project to Pavecon, an industry-leading paving contractor serving multiple states throughout the country, in the amount of $3,450,477.70.
Bids were accepted by the county Nov. 11-30, 2023. The amount bid by Pavecon is higher than the county’s engineering estimate, however, still lower than the amount budgeted for the project which will include two new roadways connecting SH 34 and US 175.

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Meredith wins decorating award

3 months ago By Russell Slaton

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Log Cabin resident Tabitha Meredith (left) receives a gift certificate and two tickets to the Texas State Railroad’s Polar Express Dec. 21, 2023 for winning the City of Log Cabin Parks Committee’s Christmas Yard Decorating Contest, presented by Mayor Jennifer Williams.

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Eustace’s Milner, Lawson take champion titles at Buckle Bash Winter Classic

3 months ago By News Staff

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Eustace’s Jadie Milner wins Grand Champion brahman with her baby Brahman heifer Dec. 9 at the Buckle Bash Winter Classic. Hattie Lawson takes her older brahman heifer back into the ring and walks out with the Reserve Champion title.