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The Texas Department of Transportation will host both an in-person and virtual public hearing to gather input on improvements to Farm to Market 741, between US 175 and FM 548 in Kaufman County. -The in-person public hearing was held Thursday, Dec.

Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar issued one of his final major reports of the year last week, announcing that 12 out of 13 Kaufman County cities had experienced sales tax revenue growth when comparing December 2022 figures against those posted during the same calendar month the previous year.

The City of Terrell finds itself on the verge of history, marking the 150th year since its establishment in 1873. To mark the occasion, a special sesquicentennial calendar has been published and is now available for purchase.

Each December, Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 3,400 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad to remember the fallen, honor those who have served and teach our youth the importance of freedom.

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The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office took to social media last week, warning of an ongoing scam designed to scare residents into paying funds or risk being arrested. According to information provided, a resident had recently been contacted by a person that identified themself as being “Detective McIntyre” from the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office.

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced Dec. 8 that a Kaufman County jury has sentenced William Ray Miller Jr., to life in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

The Postal Service is keeping up the pace as the hustle and bustle of the holiday season gains momentum. To ensure customers get their holiday packages on time, our letter carriers will be delivering as early as 6 a.m. in many major metro locations across the country. So, if you hear the sounds of an early morning package delivery, please know it’s our way of helping Santa get an early start.

On Friday, Dec. 2, Representative Keith Bell (R-Forney) filed House Bill 868 to lower the maximum appraisal increase rate of homestead exempted properties from 10 percent to 3.5 percent.