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Kaufman City Council to consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget August 18, 2025

19-Year-Old Isaiah Paul Haden Arrested on Drug Charges in Kaufman County

Isaiah Paul Haden, 19, of Kaufman County, was arrested on August 1, 2025, on charges of possession of a controlled substance, specifically under Penalty Group 2. This group includes substances such as Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabino...

Forney Teen Arrested on Serious Drug Charges by Forney PD

Forney, TX - Kimberly Ramos, 18, of Forney was arrested on August 2, 2025, on charges of manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, in amounts between 4 and 200 grams. The arrest was made by the Forney Police Department, and ...

Forney Teen Arrested on Multiple Drug-Related Charges

Forney Teen Arrested on Multiple Drug-Related Charges. Carlos Vazquez, 19, of Forney, was arrested on serious drug-related charges following an investigation by local law enforcement. The arrest, conducted by the Forney Police Department, took place on August 2, 2025, at 10:25 PM.

21-Year-Old Arrested in Kaufman County on Sexual Assault and Additional Charges

21-Year-Old Arrested in Kaufman County on Sexual Assault and Additional Charges. Ezequiel Alejandro Valencia, 21, of Kaufman County was arrested on serious charges, including sexual assault of a child. The arrest was executed by the Mesquite Police Department on August 2, 2025.

Local Woman Arrested on Serious Drug Charges in Kaufman

Local Woman Arrested on Serious Drug Charges in Kaufman Tiffany Starr Sikora, 44, of Kaufman, was arrested on August 1, 2025, at 8:44 PM. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), which is also the agency responsible for charging her.

Sealed Bids Invited for Crucial Repair of US Hwy 175 Water Line Due July 31st

Sealed Bids Invited for Crucial Repair of US Hwy 175 Water LineInvitation to BidAttention contractors and construction firms: The City of Kaufman is seeking sealed bids for the vital repair of a twelve-inch water line along US Highway 175. Each bid must be clearly marked with “Repair of a US Hwy 175...

Mabank Man Arrested for Continuous Violence Against the Family

Mabank, TX - Mabank Man Arrested for Continuous Violence Against the FamilyJohn Daniel Washburne, 47, of Mabank was arrested on July 22, 2025, on charges of continuous violence against the family and violation of a bond/protective order. The arrest was made by Mabank Police Department (TX1290400) at...

Disgraced Cedar Hill Math Teacher and Power Lifting Coach Accused of Improper Relations With Student Arrested

Disgraced Cedar Hill Math Teacher and Power Lifting Coach Accused of Improper Relations With Student ArrestedDominique Jamal Henry, 28, of Cedar Hill was arrested on charges of engaging in an improper relationship between an educator and a student. The arrest occurred on July 23, 2025, at approximat...

Forney Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges, Including Child Endangerment

Forney Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges, Including Child EndangermentDiana Chamu, 30, of Forney, was arrested early on July 24, 2025, facing serious charges related to child endangerment and driving while intoxicated. The arrest took place at 12:27 AM and was made by the Forney Police Department.C...

Local Man Arrested on Multiple Charges, Including Drug Delivery and Bribery

Local Man Arrested on Multiple Charges, Including Drug Delivery and BriberyJAMES ALLEN POOL, 50, of Forney, was arrested on July 21, 2025, at 7:00 AM by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Pool is facing several serious charges following a law enforcement operation that took place earlier t...

Local Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault Against Public Servant

Local Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault Against Public ServantArrest DetailsJavion Jordan Thompson, 21, of Kaufman, Texas, was arrested on July 22, 2025, at 6:42 PM, following an incident that led to charges of aggravated assault against a public servant. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County ...