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Kemp Primary students jog to raise nearly $1000 for some much-needed shade over the first and second grade playground areas. Say hello to future picnics and outdoor learning sessions under cool awnings.
KERENS—Kerens ISD (KISD) trustees voted April 22 to approve buying 150 Chromebook computers for students across all its campuses.
KISD Business Manager Kaitlyn Cotten said the price from Dell Technologies is $44,500. Related to that purchase, trustees approved a budget amendment reallocating $35,000 within the school district’s budget.
GUN BARREL CITY- During the Gun Barrel City Council meeting held April 16 the city adopted an ordinance (Ordinance No. O-2024-011) of Chapter 95 pertaining to junk vehicles. City Manager Angela Smith stated that the current ordinance is a challenge to enforce and is time-consuming for the city. Smith continued saying that junk vehicles is an issue that has tied the city’s hands and the new ordinance is more friendly with clear qualifications for residents and the city. The new ordinance will go into effect Saturday, June 1.
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Kemp High School boys’ golf Regional qualifiers Daltyn Irvin and Josiah Young wrapped up their season during Day 2 of the Class 3A Region III golf tournament, held April 15-16 at Brenham Country Club. These two young men had an impressive season and represented Kemp ISD with true Jacket Pride, Kemp ISD’s Facebook page states.
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Eustace’s Sadie Jo Long slides safely ahead of Malakoff third baseman Camryn Gaddis’ tag.
Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Madilyn Andrews of Eustace, who led her team on the mound, slaps a single in the second against Malakoff.
Nancy Joyce Story McCormick, 69, of Eustace left our world to go be with our Lord April 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She loved life to the fullest, always laughing and having a smile on her face.
Nancy was born Oct. 13, 1954 to Robert (Bob) Sidney and Frieda Kaye Story in Dallas. After graduating from Carter High School in 1972 she began working as a secretary for her parents at Story Electric and on July 21 of that same year she married the love of her life Tommy McCormick for which they have remained married for the next 51 plus years.
Arthur Mondragon from Kemp passed away April 16, 2024, in Athens, at the age of 72. He was surrounded by his loved ones.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents Asuncion Mondragon and Betty Flanary and sisters Maria Elena Rodriguez, Brenda Case and Sherry Chance.
Sammy Lloyd Daniels passed away Oct. 8, 2023, in Dallas. He was born Feb. 23, 1970, in Kileen to parents John and Judy Daniels.
Sammy had a career as a self-employed electrician and carpenter. He was known for his exceptional skills in the construction trade and dedication to his craft, Sammy inherited this wonderful trait from his grandfather Darrell Daniels. Sammy was a warm soul who touched the hearts of many with his personable personality and friendly demeanor.
Douglas Lloyd Gray, 63, of Henderson County passed away April 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and son. He was born June 27, 1960, in Des Plaines, Ill., to Jack Walter and Phyllis Arlene (Euhus) Gray.
Doug and his family moved to Farmers Branch when he was nine. He attended R. L. Turner High School followed by Texas Tech University and Brookhaven College.
Doug met the love of his life, Carla McKinney and they were married Dec. 3, 1983. They were blessed with 40 wonderful years together.
TOOL—The City of Tool proclaimed April to be child abuse awareness and prevention month during the April 18 regular city council meeting. Mayor Mike Dumont read the proclamation stating, “Children are Henderson County’s next generation of leaders and our brightest rays of hope for the future.
