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Malakoff tight end Parker Poteete charges across the goal line for a 19-yard touchdown catch.
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Malakoff running back Jerrion Hall stiff-arms a Maypearl player as he dashes into the open field.
Linda Fletcher, 82, of Mabank met Jesus Oct. 31, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Linda was born Dec. 30, 1940 at home in Huntington to Jewel Bishop Thomas and Robert Thomas.
She graduated from W.W. Samuel High School in Pleasant Grove in 1959.
Linda married Larry Fletcher, the love of her life in 1980. They traveled the world together.
Linda was very active in the Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, Rotary Club, the Good Sam’s Club, Eastern Star and Square dancing as well as being active in the Presbyterian Church of Mabank.
Wanda L. Benson, 94, passed away Nov. 5, 2023, in Mabank. She was born Feb. 13, 1929, in Pontiac, Mich., to parents Earl and Martha (Dowdy) Giles.
Wanda’s life was filled with rich experiences and cherished moments. One of her proudest accomplishments was marrying John in Ithaca, N.Y. July 11, 1953. Their union was a testament to their unwavering love and commitment to each other over the years.
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A kitchen fire results in significant damage to a doublewide Sunday morning in the Golden Oaks Subdivision. PSFR was assisted by Gun Barrel City Fire Department.
TEXAS–Voters had 14 amendments to the Texas Constitution on the ballot in the Nov. 7 election. These propositions had to receive a vote of two thirds of the legislature to make it to the ballot.
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Coach Jamie Driskell smiles as he and his players sing the Malakoff school song following the Tigers’ win over Groesbeck, capping off an unbeaten regular season.
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Josh Garcia of Malakoff gains control of an 18-yard touchdown pass Nov. 3 against Groesbeck.
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Henderson County HELP Center and Maggie’s House Child Advocacy Center CEO Leslie Saunders speaks Oct. 26 to the Cedar Creek Republican Club, telling members about services offered.
HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted Nov. 7 to approve an agreement with Brightspeed (Connect Holding II LLC) to enhance broadband services, related to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects.
That means Henderson County is wrapping up its part of what the court described as a “long process” to use federal COVID relief money to bring high-speed internet to underserved, rural areas of the county.
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Kerens visits Cross Roads Nov. 3 in a battle of the Bobcats, leaving with a big win.
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The Eustace boys cross-country team celebrates a third-place finish at the UIL State Cross-Country Meet held in Round Rock Nov. 3-4. Ryan Porte (center) places seventh in the state individually.
