FREE Pet Adoptions on Sat., Aug. 26! Where: Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center at 1904 US Hwy. 175 from 10 am to 6 pm. Dozens of dogs & cats will be available for adoption. Included: Spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, heartworm prevention, & flea/tick prevention.
UPDATE: Aug. 22, 2023 - Kaufman County - The EPA & TCEQ have re-opened all waterways impacted by the Sherwin-Williams Plant fire in Garland for unrestricted use. Impacted waterways showed results below site-specific cleanup levels over 5 days. More Here: https://t.co/VIL6K8YxXK.
๐จ The Kaufman County Office of Emergency Mgmt. advises all residents to continue to avoid waterways that connect to the East Fork of the Trinity River due to possible contamination from the Sherwin Williams fire in Garland on Aug. 7. See update HERE: https://t.co/rrAWl6q7m8
State Representative Keith Bell energetically opens the Kaufman Economic Summit with a wrap up of the successes during the Legislative Session in Austin.
Contaminated runoff from the Sherwin Williams Fire on Aug. 7 in Garland may enter the County via the Trinity River East Fork near Seagoville. There is no report of danger to the public, but there will be a fish kill in the area. Watch for updates here: https://t.co/ku0zUSEFdA
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The County clean-up event is Sat. Aug. 5, (8 am to 4 pm) @ the ECO Station, 6520 Plainview Dr., Kemp. Items accepted: mattresses, furniture, appliances, trash & recyclables. NO CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, DUMP TRAILERS, ENCLOSED OR CATTLE TRAILERS. Details HERE: https://t.co/wFHScqAHhr
A burn ban is in effect for Kaufman County thru Oct. 30 or until drought conditions improve. All outdoor burning, for fires used for recreation, ceremony, disposal, & land clearing, is prohibited. Vilators receive a Class C misdemeanor with a fine of up to $500.
Kaufman County unveils the creation of a new District Court in response to the extraordinary growth in the County. The newly formed 489th Judicial District Court will commence its operations on Sept. 1, 2023. Read more: https://t.co/60DP7e2gej
Come to the MEGA Adoption Event at Globe Life Field @ 734 Stadium Dr. in Arlington on Sat., July 29, 10 am - 6 pm to find your new dog, cat, & other small pet. Adoption fees will be $25 or less, including spay/neutering, microchipping, rabies, and vaccinations!
Thank you, Fox 4 News reporter Shaun Rabb for featuring the new Kaufman County Street Crimes Unit on your โTrackdownโ series this week. District Attorney Erleigh Wiley and Pct. 2 Constable Jason Johnson were interviewed. Watch the episode here: https://t.co/Lh2sSQXOhs
Fox 4 News tonight at 5:30 & 9 pm will cover the Street Crimes Unit. Reporter Shaun Rabb interviews DA Wiley & Pct. 2 Constable Johnson. The Street Crimes Unit partners with the DAโs Office, the Sheriff, Pct. 2 Constable, Forney PD & TX Anti-Gang Center. https://t.co/t0QXhgzUyy
Read the July 2023 Edition of the Kaufman County Update Newsletter to discover what's happening there. Click on this link to read the July edition. https://t.co/5J2alkkL8B
It's a great time to clean out that garage or patio and make room for summer at the FREE county-wide clean up on Sat. July 8, from 8 am to 4 pm @ the Terrell Convenience Station, 287 FM 429, Terrell, TX. See details HERE: https://t.co/A7PEtsSTAp
Kaufman County law enforcement agencies & the Texas Anti-Gang Center have partnered to address street crime issues. Thru a State grant, there is funding for investigators, prosecutors, equipment, and training to enhance safety. Watch the promo video here: https://t.co/t0QXhgzUyy
Kaufman County courts and offices will be closed in observance of the 4th of July holiday. The regularly scheduled Commissioners' Court meeting will be moved to Wednesday, July 5, at 9 a.m. in the courtroom in the Courthouse Annex at 100 N. Washington St. in Kaufman.
While there is no burn ban in effect or extreme heat advisory for Kaufman County, please be mindful of fire prevention, heat exhaustion, and fireworks safety as we approach the 4th of July. Go to the County website homepage for more information at: https://t.co/v39TSeHEfN
The Kaufman Co. Pet Adoption Center is offering FREE adoptions for large dogs due to overcapacity Dogs 6+ mos & 30+ lbs are FREE! NOTE: The Sheriffโs Dept. will not pick up stray dogs unless they are dangerous or suspected of carrying rabies.
The Kaufman County Precinct 4 Sub-Courthouse @ 103 N. Main St. in Kemp is CLOSED due to damage to the facility thru June 23. For tax or payments, go to the Tax Office @ the Courthouse Annex @ 100 N. Washington St. in Kaufman until further notice. Call 469-376-4596.