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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.

Jan 31, 2025 · One of the hot-button topics for the Jan. 13 Kaufman Independent School District school board meeting was the update on the new middle school planning from VLK Architects.

Oct 3, 2024 · Since planning started in 2021, the city has raised $400,000 in private funding and forged a partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife to build an inclusive playground and other amenities in the park.

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.

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.

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.

Nov 6, 2024 · There are about 108,000 registered voters in Kaufman County. For the Nov. 5 general election, 69,586 ballots were cast, representing a 64% voter turnout rate.

Nov 7, 2024 · “Kaufman County THRIVES is dedicated to transforming the well-being of our community by fostering health, nurturing relationships, championing inclusivity, promoting vocations, strengthening economics, and ensuring sustainability,” read a presentation made by June Deibel, the director of community engagement at Recovery Resource Council.

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.