It’s the kind of political issue that causes snores. But a move to include all of Kaufman County in the metropolitan planning area could have major consequences for future roads and railroads. [Click here for full story] May 16, 2008
Harrison Havens, 56, of Mabank was sentenced Tuesday to 17.5 years in federal prison for stockpiling and distributing child pornography. [Click here for full story] May 14, 2008
Crandall school board election not settled Saturday None of the three candidates in the Crandall school district’s Place 6 election received more than 50 percent of the vote. School district officials busily investigated whether a run-off was needed. They concluded that the results stand. [Click here for full story] May 13, 2008
Kemp breaks ground for new high school
Rendering of new Kemp High School
The Kemp school district broke ground last week for a new high school near the district’s stadium. Voters approved $23 million in bonds last year to build the school and renovate others. The new school is planned for 600 to 650 students. May 13, 2008
Good Shepherd (Terrell) parishioners Jessie Leduc and daughter, Johanna help each other with hand-made hats on the parish lawn on Mothers Day.
Mother’s Day at Terrell’s the Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard is marked by memories of a special member – and her hats. [Click here for full story] May 13, 2008
Key propositions pass in Terrell and Kaufman Terrell voters overwhelmingly approved alcohol sales in the outer areas of the city and Kaufman agreed to allow economic development money to be used to set up a permanent Vietnam Memorial Wall on Saturday. [Click here for full story] May 11, 2008
A proposal to use economic development tax money on a permanent park for a Vietnam Memorial Wall replica is a matter of patriotism and practicality, proponents say. [Click here for full story] May 9, 2008
Do you want a Target? Proponents of widening alcoholic beverage sales in Terrell say it’s a matter of attracting new stores, such as Target, and restaurants. Two alcohol issues and one city council seat are on Saturday’s ballot. [Click here for full story] May 7, 2008
A major Forney retail center was announced Monday on Highway 80 near Windmill Farms. Now all the city has to do is build a bridge to get shoppers there. The project is on a fast-track with plans to open stores by the end of 2010. [Click here for full story] May 6, 2008
Man dies after standoff A man who held Kaufman County sheriff’s deputies at bay for more than six hours Sunday, apparently committed suicide as officers closed in. [Click here for full story] May 5, 2008
