July 2023

Vivian Iris Scott Trout passed away June 30, 2023 at home with her family at the age of 75 after her two year battle with cancer. 
Vivian was born and raised in Kemp with her parents and two siblings. She met Dan, her husband, at the skating rink in Mabank when she was 16 and they were married two years later. 
Her ultimate goal in life was to be the perfect wife. Everyone aspired to have a relationship like Dan and Vivian and Dan can attest to just how perfect she was. 

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Firefighters from five departments meet to undergo water rescue training in preparation for the Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Airshow June 28.

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Firefighters practice recovering victims in water, bringing each to shore for EMS treatment.

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A double-wide trailer on East Acres Loop becomes fully involved with fire July 2. Gun Barrel City Fire Department responds with assistance from Payne Springs Fire Rescue and the Mabank Fire Department.

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Gun Barrel City leaders voted June 27 to enter a contract with the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake for animal shelter services. The facility is open to the public for adoptions five days per week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is located at 10200 County Road 2403 in Tool.

James Ray Lewis of Mabank was born July 22, 1957 in Ennis to James and Christine Lewis. He was called home to be with the Lord July 1, 2023. 
James Ray was a man of few words but was respected and loved by his family and friends. He was always present and had a way of sharing his quiet wisdom that made others know how he felt. 
James was Papa to his grandchildren and was known to be the “baby whisperer” in the family; he would be seen at gatherings holding a grandchild who was napping away quietly. James was also a proud Mason and served his lodge well.

Gene left this earth the same way he lived his 80 years, working hard and doing things his way. 
He was a radiator repairman for most of his life, he loved his work and customers. Gene started his own business, A1 Radiator, around 1989 in Mabank and it was open for business right up to the end. 
Gene had a colorful life with many stories he loved sharing with friends and family. 
He never met a stranger and went out of his way to make people feel comfortable, with a joke, a story or a helping hand when and wherever he could. 

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Treavor Thompson of Mabank shows off winning the Youth Scratch Master’s Tour U15 Mixed Championship. Thompson will make his third consecutive Junior Gold Championships tournament appearance in mid-July.