Malakoff softball camp set for June 6-7
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Malakoff will host a softball camp June 6-7 at Malakoff HS from 9:30 a.m.-12 noon both days for incoming first through ninth graders.
May 2022
Integrity the main concern during election season
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MABANK–The Cedar Creek Republican Club heard from Henderson County Elections Administrator Paula Ludtke at their regular meeting May 26 at Vetoni’s Restaurant.
In her 17 years with Henderson County, the last year with the Election Administration, Ludtke has done it all when it comes to election season and was on hand to explain just what she does and how her and her colleagues work hard to maintain fairness and integrity to all ballot boxes for all voters.
Kerens ISD starts tax process for two solar farms
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KERENS–Kerens ISD trustees voted May 23 to accept applications for value limitation agreements for two proposed solar projects within the district, which if approved would total four solar farm agreements for the school.
Trustees Matt Lynch and Kenny Berry voted against accepting the applications.
Remembering Memorial Day
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CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Nancy and Mark Ball have been organizing a Memorial Day Parade and hot dog cookout in their Key Ranch neighborhood of Marimac for the past eight years. I would say it’s a golf cart parade but participants arrive in four-wheelers, side by sides, slingshots, antique cars, motorcycles or “any other modes of transportation you deem fit for the occasion.” Decorated with every form of red, white and blue décor imaginable, whistles, cowbells and other noisemakers are also encouraged.
THREE ARRESTED IN SEVEN POINTS MURDER INVESTIGATION
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SEVEN POINTS–In a series of updated press releases by Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, the sheriff stated that three individuals have been arrested in connection to the ongoing murder investigation in Seven Points.
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) received information May 26 in reference to Jimmy Dean Oldfield who had been missing since May 11. HCSO was advised of the location of the missing person’s truck and body. Oldfield was reported missing to HCSO May 15.
Carol Sue Wagner
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Carol Sue Wagner was born to parents Edward Dale Ellard and Rebecca E. (McHand) Ellard Feb. 23, 1951. She peacefully entered into eternal rest May 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Carol Sue was an amazing woman with a strong will and a huge heart. She married her best friend and love of her life, Vernon R. Wagner, Sept. 13, 1969.
Vernon will tell you that Carol Sue’s bullheadedness was his biggest blessing, she dug in and stuck by his side through the good, the bad and all the in between. Together they built a beautiful life and family.
Shirley Rae Huckeba
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Shirley Rae Huckeba, 86, of Gun Barrel City, passed away May 15, 2022. Shirley was born Oct. 6, 1935 to parents William Etheridge Morris and Neva Nell Lewis.
She was a caring and doting mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family.
Shirley was an adventurous and free spirited woman. She loved being on the water, boating and watching her grandson race.
Texas Veterans Commission sends Memorial Day message
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CEDAR CREEK LAKE–As we enjoy the blessings of family and friends this Memorial Day, let us all take a moment to recollect the reason for this day. Today, we honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives, so that we may enjoy the freedoms we hold so dear. Their courage and sacrifice will always be remembered and honored across this great state, this great nation and most importantly, in our hearts.
New Malakoff High School breaks ground
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Malakoff ISD Superintendent Don Layton (from left), the district’s seven school board members and a former trustee turn the dirt May 23 at the site of the new Malakoff High School, which voters approved as part of a $72 million bond package. School board and political action committee (PAC) members receive a commemorative paperweight noting the May 23 Malakoff High School groundbreaking.
