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Kaufman News

Local news for Kaufman, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Monday Jun 23 | Marshall News Messenger

Pet Corner: Date set for cat surgery

Good news for feral and outdoor cats ... on Tuesday, July 1, cats in Harrison County that are on the list for spay or neuter will go to the Kaufman County Animal Awareness Project clinic to be spayed or ...

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Related Topix: Kaufman County, TX, Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Paris Texas

The Rev. Matt Woolum

The Rev. Matt Woolum, 79, of Paris went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday June 17, 2008.

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Related Topix: Paris, TX, Duncanville, TX, Cedar Hill, TX, Crandall, TX

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Dallas Morning News

This Fourth of July, try a vintage patriotic look

There are few homeowners who forgo decorating for Christmas, so why should July 4 be neglected? With patriotism running high this election year, up the ante on your curb appeal with vintage-inspired decor.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Weatherford Democrat

Escaped inmate Captured

Parker County Sheriff's investigators and members of the Weatherford-Parker County Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team captured an escaped Parker County inmate Monday evening around 7:15 p.m. in Kaufman County.

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Related Topix: Scurry, TX, Weatherford, TX, Parker County, TX, Kaufman County, TX

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Van Zandt Newspapers

Investigation Into Death Under Way

A man, who was found badly injured in the road on State Highway 243 west of Canton early Monday morning and later died at a Kaufman hospital, has now been identified as Travis Ainsworth, 16, Kaufman.

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Related Topix: Canton, TX, Van Zandt County, TX

Mon Jun 09, 2008

The Kaufman Herald

County sees 11 percent property values jump

Property values in Kaufman County have seen a double-digit increase. Preliminary figures from the Kaufman County Appraisal District released on Thursday show an 11.36 percent change in property values across ...

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Related Topix: Kaufman County, TX

Sat Jun 07, 2008

The Kaufman Herald

The power of faith

Elders of the First Presbyterian Church in Kaufman agree their church has had challenging times recently, but they also agree that it has helped their parishioners grow.

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Related Topix: Thanksgiving, Life, Holidays

Thu Jun 05, 2008

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Body Found in Roadway Identified

Authorities have released the name of a 16-year-old who was found in the middle of Texas Highway 243 early Monday morning about two miles west of Canton High School.

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Related Topix: Kaufman County, TX, Van Zandt County, TX

Tue Jun 03, 2008

KRISTV.COM Corpus Christi

Kaufman County man charged for shooting 15-year-old

A Kaufman County man has been charged for the shooting of a teenager who was walking across his yard with a friend, whose mother was killed in a wreck while driving the teen to the hospital.

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Related Topix: Kaufman County, TX

Mon Jun 02, 2008

The Kaufman Herald

PHK unveils Wall of Honor

Dr. Matthew Glick, a physician on the medical staff of Presbyterian Hospital of Kaufman, happened to be on call the day that Nettie Hall was admitted to the hospital.

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Sat May 31, 2008

The Kaufman Herald

City budget earns GFOA recognition

It's no secret that across the nation these days, municipal budgets may be tight in the upcoming year as city leaders try to hold the line on taxes while offering necessary services and all the while keeping an ...

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Thu May 29, 2008

The Kaufman Herald

Murray set to receive sentencing

A former area resident appeared before 86th District Court Judge Howard Tygrett on Friday to formally be sentenced to death for the robbery, beating, rape and murder of a 93-year-old Kaufman woman.

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Related Topix: US Supreme Court, US News, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Tue May 27, 2008

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Abandoned in North Texas, Chinese acrobats land on feet with Fort Worth Opera gig

It's the final dress rehearsal for Fort Worth Opera's production of Puccini's Turandot .

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Related Topix: Mission, TX, Kaufman County, TX, Texas, Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX

Mon May 12, 2008

Athens Daily Review

Athens ISD voters reject bond

“We have already ordered the portables and have had them approved”

A proposed $28.4 million bond failed by 170 votes Saturday night, leaving some Athens Independent School District officials wondering what went wrong and where to go from here. via Athens Daily Review

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Related Topix: Mabank, TX, Athens, TX

Sat May 10, 2008

WFAA-TV Dallas

Firefighter suspected of setting several fires

“We got a phone call early in the morning, the house was on fire and we rushed up there, and sure enough it was fully engulfed”

The summer of 2005 was a tough one for Rancher Tom McCoy. Drought conditions scorched the area and hay was scarce. via WFAA-TV Dallas

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Related Topix: Whitney, TX, Hill County, TX, Kaufman County, TX

Thu May 08, 2008

Palestine Herald-Press

Smith County inmate contract in negotiation

“I feel like they (Smith County) will move some inmates over here eventually”

Anderson County commissioners are set to consider a contract with Smith County next week to house some of that county's inmates at the Anderson County Jail. via Palestine Herald-Press

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Related Topix: Anderson County, TX, Gregg County, TX, Longview, TX, Kaufman County, TX

Tue May 06, 2008

Athens Daily Review

Athens Review, Athens, Texas

“I tried to communicate, but at that moment all I could still see was Tony's body.”

The first day of the capital murder trial of Randall Wayne Mays was an emotional one. via Athens Daily Review

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Related Topix: Death Penalty, Payne Springs, TX, Athens, TX, Henderson County, TX

Mon Apr 28, 2008

The Dallas Morning News

6 arrested in connection with Kaufman County vehicle burglaries 1:58 PM CT

“Our biggest problem is property crimes like this”

By RICHARD ABSHIRE / The Dallas Morning News rabshire@dallasnews.com A two-week investigation into a string of vehicle burglaries in Kaufman County led to the arrests of five men and a woman on charges of ... via The Dallas Morning News

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX, Kaufman County, TX

Sun Apr 27, 2008

The Lufkin Daily News

'Greatest show on dirt' wraps up another thrilling year

“This has been a great year for us. This stacks up to be one for the books”

Fog filled the arena as fireworks exploded in the darkness. The green glow of toy light sabers filled the stands as the crowd cheered in unison. via The Lufkin Daily News

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Related Topix: Pollok, TX, Lufkin, TX

Fri Apr 25, 2008

The Lufkin Daily News

Fantastic: Rodeo fans enjoying cooler temperatures this year inside...

“From the very start they've always been a big hit”

If it's not the cooler temperatures, then maybe it's the massive size of the 12 electric fans recently installed in the George H. Henderson Jr. via The Lufkin Daily News

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Related Topix: Angelina County, TX, Lufkin, TX

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