Kaufman County swears in new officials
Courtesy Photo/Kaufman Sheriff’s OfficeKaufman County’s newly elected officials are sworn in Jan. 1 to serve the county beginning in 2025.
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“ARRESTED” for a good cause
Monitor Photo/Carla GrayMabank Mayor Randy Teague (left) is “arrested” for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle Oct. 29. The stunt is all part of a fund raiser for Kaufman County Crime Stoppers. Officials in Kaufman County are asked to be “warranted” and “arrested.”
Tri-county area under wildfire disaster declaration
AUSTIN–Henderson, Kaufman and Van Zandt counties are among 143 counties included in a disaster declaration issued Oct. 14 by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott because of an increasing wildfire threat across the state.The National Weather Service predicts near-record heat through October as well as a warm and...
County approves budget, tax rate
KAUFMAN COUNTY—During the regular meeting of the Kaufman County Commissioners Court held Sept. 10 the fiscal year budget and tax rate were approved. County Judge Jakie Allen held a public hearing during the meeting for anyone to comment on the budget and tax rate to which there were no comments.
Kaufman County approves burn ban order
KAUFMAN–During the regular Kaufman County commissioners court meeting Aug. 20, Fire Marshal Chief Investigator Mike Taylor informs county commissioners of the recent increase of fires in the county.
Kaufman County purchases mitigation credits
KAUFMAN COUNTY—During the regular Kaufman County Commissioners Court meeting held April 30, the county approved the purchase of mitigation credits.
Deputy shoots family dog while responding to call
KAUFMAN COUNTY—The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is investigating an incident where a deputy shot and killed a dog while responding to a 911 non-violent call, according to a news report from Fox 4 KDFW.
Kaufman County to hold Homestead Day
KAUFMAN COUNTY—During the March 19 session of commissioners court an action was approved for the first Homestead Day to be held Saturday, April 20 at the Kaufman County Poor Farm.
County recovers stolen property, drugs, firearms
KAUFMAN COUNTY–Between Feb. 29 through March 3, a collaborative proactive policing effort involving the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office, Kaufman County Street Crimes Unit, Forney Police Department, Kaufman County Pct. 2 deputies and the Kaufman County DA’s Office yielded significant results.
