As the nation and region continue to take steps toward recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, with many people returning to their offices, North Texans are being encouraged to focus on improving air quality. While it is important to be mindful of air quality every day, residents and employers will be asked to dedicate more attention …

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A link to the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 Kaufman County Budget is provided below. This working document will continue to be reviewed until adopted on August 24, 2021 by the Commissioners’ Court. The Court will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed budget during the regular Commissioners’ Court meeting on Tuesday, August 24 @ 9 …

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A decades-long misinterpretation of the southern boundary of Kaufman County bordering Henderson County was clarified this month in correspondence from the State of Texas, General Land Office (GLO). After more than two years of Kaufman County’s historical research, document review and consultations with the office of the Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, the …

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Got old tires or items to dispose of sitting around the house or yard? We’ll take care of it! The August clean up/collection day for Kaufman County will be held on Saturday, August 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ECO Collection Station located at 6520 Plainview Dr. in Kemp, TX. Items accepted …

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Ever wonder how a County Budget is put together? The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) has produced a video that, in general, explains the process of building a County budget. Although this video is not specific to Kaufman County, it outlines budget preparation, step-by-step for a better understanding. The Fiscal Year 2021-22 Kaufman County Budget …

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Approximately 30 people representing more than a dozen non-profit organizations gathered last week in in Kaufman County to share information about their organizations that offer help to residents through many services. Each organizations made a brief presentation about the services they promote and how to get help with issues such as behavioral health, medical health …

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More than a dozen Indigent Health Care (IHC) professionals from as many counties across the state gathered in the newly renovated County Library on July 21-22 for training and networking in an effort to enhance their county programs for those who cannot afford Health Care on their own. The IHC professionals came for this two-day …

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Kaufman County Fire Marshal Randy Richards joins Forney Fire Chief Derek Briggs and Forney Fire Marshal John Holcomb in this public service announcement addressing outdoor burning safety and regulations in unincorporated areas. Click here to watch the video.

Read the latest road project updates in the June 2021 Kaufman County Transportation Report. This report provides updates on 15 road projects within Kaufman County and outlines descriptions of the projects, funding, which precinct they are located in, and the estimated start/completion dates. To read the full report click here.

After more than 40 days of renovation, the Kaufman County Library has reopened! The Library closed on May 12 to have some notable renovations made including new paint, flooring, and an upgraded technology system in the community room. Library Director Yasma Holland said while there are a few finishing touches to be made, the Library …

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