August 2023

Kerens wins volleyball home opener

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Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Kerens Lady ‘Cats volleyball libero Gracelynn Foreman passes the ball near teammate Rylee Spivey during their squad’s Aug. 8 home opener victory over the Grapeland Sandiettes.

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Lanny Wayne Jeffers

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Lanny Wayne Jeffers, 61, of Eustace passed away Aug. 4, 2023. He was born in Corsicana June 25, 1962.
Lanny was preceded in death by his mom Gwendolyn Wilson, stepdaughter Angela Kent and stepson Edison Allen Joseph Parfait III aka A.J.
He is survived by wife Tina Marie Jeffers, sons Matthew, Ronnie and Jeremy Jeffers, siblings Nicholas, Gerald, Sam, Reneta, Corky and Esmerelda, father Samuel Jeffers and many grandchildren. 
A memorial service will be held Sept. 1, 2023 at the home of Lisa Ivey in Eustace.

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‘It is a great day in Mabank!’

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Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Mabank ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Russel Marshall (second from right) introduces MISD School Board members Mikey Thompson (from left), Dustin Conner, Todd Grimes, Robby Teague, Bryan Miller and Founder and Chairman Capturing Kids Heart Flip Flippen (right).

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School is back in session!

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CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Schools are starting up again and law enforcement agencies and school districts are posting on social media, asking the public to be aware and drive cautiously. 

Mabank ISD welcomes new teachers

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Monitor/Photo/Carla Gray
Mabank ISD hires 92 teachers to begin the 2023–2024 school year. Teachers were treated to a BBQ lunch and a meet and greet with administrators and School Board members.

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Bulldogs go pink at mini cheer camp

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Eustace Bulldogs hold a Barbie themed mini cheer camp Aug. 4 for ages five through 12 at the high school. Cheerleader Ken and Barbie even made a special appearance, and some mini cheerleaders got to take home new Barbie toys.

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Three vehicle accident sends seven to hospitals

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Courtesy Photos/GBC Fire Dept.
Two pick-up trucks sustain heavy damages as a result of a three-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon. The white Ford (left) had a trapped driver who was life-flighted to a Tyler hospital. East Main Street was closed down for a least an hour to allow emergency personnel to work.

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Rep. Keith Bell secures a Kaufman County win

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KAUFMAN COUNTY– Representative Keith Bell is proud to announce the successful creation of the 3rd District Court, also known as the 489th Judicial District Court, in Kaufman County, a significant achievement that will enhance the local judicial system and improve access to justice for county residents. This milestone was made possible through the passage of House Bill 3474, which was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott June 13. 

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Radio demo spotlights Henderson County

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Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney (from left), Precinct 2 Commissioner Scott Tuley, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Richardson, Precinct 1 Commissioner Wendy Spivey and Precinct 3 Commissioner Chuck McHam attend a July 27 demonstration that shows how other counties can interconnect their radio systems with Henderson County, with potential coverage maps and examples of digital radios.

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