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Crowds line Terry Street in Malakoff as the Jan. 6 parade honoring the Malakoff Tigers’ 2023 football state title winds its way through town.
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Malakoff coaches ride the float that shows off Malakoff High School’s ag department replica of the state championship trophy.
We regret to announce the passing of Anson Charles Lockwood at the age of 79, who passed away peacefully Dec. 23, 2023 in Crosby.
Anson C. Lockwood was the CEO of Dynamic Machine Service Inc. for 34 years. He was a respected member of his profession and known for his master welding skills.
Beyond his professional accomplishments Anson C. Lockwood was a devoted family man, who loved his grandkids and great-grandkids above all else.
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The Eight at Tool City Park committee has updated plans for the park. The groundbreaking is scheduled for Jan. 27.
KAUFMAN COUNTY–Kaufman County Commissioners voted Dec. 19, 2023 to award funding for the State Highway 34 and US 175 project to Pavecon, an industry-leading paving contractor serving multiple states throughout the country, in the amount of $3,450,477.70.
Bids were accepted by the county Nov. 11-30, 2023. The amount bid by Pavecon is higher than the county’s engineering estimate, however, still lower than the amount budgeted for the project which will include two new roadways connecting SH 34 and US 175.
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Log Cabin resident Tabitha Meredith (left) receives a gift certificate and two tickets to the Texas State Railroad’s Polar Express Dec. 21, 2023 for winning the City of Log Cabin Parks Committee’s Christmas Yard Decorating Contest, presented by Mayor Jennifer Williams.
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Eustace’s Jadie Milner wins Grand Champion brahman with her baby Brahman heifer Dec. 9 at the Buckle Bash Winter Classic. Hattie Lawson takes her older brahman heifer back into the ring and walks out with the Reserve Champion title.
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Payne Springs Fire Rescue works to extinguish a blaze at a familiar address.
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PSFR puts out a fire in an RV in Golden Oaks.
In Loving Memory of Donald Eugene Recknagel “Pops”
Donald Eugene Recknagel, fondly known as “Pops,” was born Aug. 12, 1935, in Fairmont, W.Va. He peacefully departed this life Dec. 23, 2023, in Tyler
A proud veteran of the Air Force and member of the VFW in Payne Springs, Donald was a dedicated and loving husband to Vivian Jean Recknagel. Together, they created a lifetime of cherished memories.
Donald found immense joy in the simplicity of life, especially in spending time outdoors, where he delighted in feeding the animals, particularly the squirrels.
