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August 2025

Henderson County terminates fire marshal’s employment

9 months ago By Russell Slaton

ATHENS–Aug. 26, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court, following a 1.5-hour executive session, unanimously voted to terminate the appointment and employment of the then-fire marshal, Laura Good, and to appoint Mitch Pate as the interim county fire marshal.
Precinct 2 Commissioner Scott Tuley motioned to take that action, seconded by Precinct 1 Commissioner Wendy Spivey. There was no further discussion about the termination, which was followed by the interim appointment immediately before adjournment of the marathon meeting.

Ronnie James McIninch

9 months ago By News Staff

Ronnie James McIninch, 71, of Mabank, passed away unexpectedly, Aug. 8. 2025, of heart failure. 
Ronnie was born Dec. 27, 1952, in Dallas to James Houston McIninch and Lillie Joan (Miller) McIninch.    
Ronnie went to work for Sears Automotive in downtown Dallas right out of high school, where he worked for 20 years until they closed the store in 1993.  He then went to work for Firestone in Carrollton until he retired to the country at age 65.   

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Chamber learns about East Texas Crisis Center

9 months ago By Carla Gray

Monitor photo/Carla Gray
East Texas Crisis Center Survivor Advocate Kayla Glidewell (left) and Advocacy Coordinator Scotti Smothermon are guests at the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Aug. 14. To volunteer call (903) 509-2526 or email volunteerprogram@etcc.org.
 

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Kaufman County schools receive TEA ratings

9 months ago By Bodey Cooper

KAUFMAN COUNTY–The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently release their accountability ratings for the 2024-25 school year.
While a few schools in Kaufman County fared well, a few saw their ratings dip since 2020. 
Kaufman ISD, Mabank ISD and Scurry-Rosser ISD all received B overall ratings with Mabank scoring the highest with an overall score of 85. Their student achievement score was at an 82. 

Happy Anniversary Fig’s Steakhouse

9 months ago By News Staff

Monitor photo/Carla Gray
Fig’s Steakhouse owner Greg Figueroa (from left), wife Caroline, Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce President Robin Sykora, husband Jim and Gun Barrel City Mayor Brian Crull celebrate the one-year anniversary of Fig’s Steakhouse in Tool Aug. 14. 

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Deborah Kay Doss

9 months ago By News Staff

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah Kay Doss, a beloved member of our community, who left this world Aug. 18, 2025, at her home, in Kemp surrounded by loved ones. She was born Oct. 12, 1957, in Dallas to parents Jimmie Lou and Clifton Smith, Jr.
Deborah was a proud graduate of Kemp High School, class of 1975, where she was an enthusiastic Yellowjacket. Her spirit and dedication to her hometown were evident in all that she did. 

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No. 3 Eustace volleyball wins Lone Oak tournament

9 months ago By News Staff

Courtesy Photo/Eustace High School
The Eustace Lady Bulldogs volleyball team, which is ranked No. 3 in Texas Class 3A by the Texas Girls Coaches Association, wins first place at the Lone Oak Invitational Varsity Tournament, held Aug. 14 and 16. All-Tournament team selections for Eustace included Sheyenne Powell and Bodie Hudson.

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Malakoff volleyball beats Mabank in opener, adds 6 more wins

9 months ago By News Staff

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Kendal Woods of Mabank (left, No. 3) taps the volleyball over the net during the Aug. 12 Mabank-Malakoff match.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Annel Duran of Malakoff focuses on returning the ball into Mabank’s side of the net Aug. 12 in Malakoff.

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