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April 2025

Leadership Cedar Creek Lake goes to school

1 year ago By Ashlee Sawyer

MABANK—The Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (CCLACC) Leadership Cedar Creek Lake (CCL) class held their monthly class April 8 at the Mabank Independent School District administration building where attendees had “education day.” Class members heard from Chief Financial Officer Scott Hyde first who gave a quick course in school finance 101. Hyde said that a school district’s budget is generated from three general sources:
• Federal Revenue (child nutrition and title grants) which makes up 5%
• State Revenue (foundation school program) which makes up 44%

Gun Barrel City hosts Easter Egg Hunt

1 year ago By Carla Gray

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Lee Miller (left) and brother Michael are happy with their Easter egg collection the gathered at the Gun Barrel City Easter egg hunt.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Scarlett Smallwood watches all the Easter egg hunters at the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Gun Barrel City April 10.

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Eustace softball hosts Grand Saline in District 15-3A

1 year ago By Russell Slaton

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Eustace second baseman Abigail Warren makes a snowcone catch against Grand Saline during the April 7 District 15-3A game.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Eustace pitcher Madilyn Andrews focuses on her windup from the circle in the April 7 District 15-3A contest versus Grand Saline.

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Robert L. "Coach" Noblitt

1 year ago By News Staff

Robert L. "Coach" Noblitt was born Aug. 29, 1942 in Great Bend, Kan., and passed away March 20, 2025.
He attended High School in Great Bend, where he earned the nickname "Chunk," which followed him throughout his life. This is also where he met his future bride, Janet Herl.
After high school he attended Kansas State University for two years. He and Janet married May 29, 1962. Later he received his Bachelors Degree from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan.
While attending Washburn University, they welcomed their son Alan and 18 months later, another son Mark.

Seven Points creates Senior Citizen Coalition

1 year ago By Carla Gray

SEVEN POINTS–Seven Points City Council met April 10 at the temporary city hall, located at 715 South Seven Points Blvd. (State Highway 274).
The temporary council chamber was created and built within a matter of days by Mayor Keith Betts and friends. The council was able to carry on business as usual in the chamber. 
Council member Valeri Bahm approached the council for the creation of a committee called, “Senior Citizen Coalition.”

Grace House celebrates ARISE

1 year ago By Ashlee Sawyer

 Monitor Photo/Janice Vincik-Grubbs
Grace House volunteer Stephen Hearn (left) and Director Monica Hearn (fourth from left) and the women of Grace House of Cedar Creek Lake celebrate their journey during the annual banquet held April 12.

 

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Billie Maxine “Jean” Olson

1 year ago By News Staff

Billie Maxine “Jean” Olson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully April 9, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born Aug. 1, 1937 and leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and cherished memories.
Jean was preceded in death by her first husband Samuel Lloyd Gulley and later by her second husband Gene Curtis Olson. 
She was blessed to share a full and joyful life with each of them and their memory remained close to her heart. 

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Malakoff softball defeats Eustace, then stomps Quitman

1 year ago By Russell Slaton

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Eustace first baseman Bryleigh Powers makes the putout to beat Malakoff’s Makayla Kijanowski in the teams’ April 1 District 15-3A battle.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Malakoff second baseman Kylie James flips the ball to first base during the April 1 District 15-3A contest versus the Eustace Lady Bulldogs.

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Feeding the community

1 year ago By Ashlee Sawyer

Courtesy Photo/Kemp Community Food Pantry
The Kemp Community Food Pantry is open for anyone who needs a helping hand. They also are requesting donations to keep it going for the community. The pantry is located at 8538 City Lake Road in Kemp, 75143. 

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