Fire consumes home in Golden Oaks
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Courtesy Photo/Payne Springs Fire Rescue
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December 2025
Community Center officially opens
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The Monitor/Carla Gray
The Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce gathers at the newly constructed Gun Barrel City Community Center for a ribbon cutting Dec. 6. Holding the ceremonial scissors is Gun Barrel City Manager Dr. Angie Smith. Mayor Brian Crull (second from right) along with city council members, staff and city workers attend the long-awaited event.
Authorities investigating deaths in GBC’s Willowwood
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GUN BARREL CITY—Two deceased people were found in the early morning hours of Dec. 15 by the Gun Barrel City Police Department (GBCPD), which was following up on a call for service at a residence in the Willowwood subdivision, which is located off Legendary Lane in that town, according to GBCPD.
Mabank girls smash Community High by 46 points
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Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Mabank’s Jayda Searcy waits for an inside dish from Kali Parker during her team’s Dec. 9 demolition of Community High School.
Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Presley Sims of Mabank outpaces Community High School players while jumping out to a fast break Dec. 9 at home.
Patricia Ann Gilmore
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Patricia Ann Gilmore, born Jan. 29, 1943, passed away at the age of 82, Dec. 7, 2025.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Gilmore, parents Fred Dee and Grace Lee Guthrie, brother Robert Guthrie, sister Sandra Kay Recio and grandson Johnathon Combs.
She is survived by daughters Debbie and husband Keith Voyles, Sherrie and husband James Bynum and Julie Olson, sons Ronald and Richard Gilmore, numerous grand and great-grandchildren, sister Laura Collier and brothers Rubert and Edward Guthrie.
Her Strength Was Its Own Kind of Light (by Julie Olson)
James "Jim" R. Laney
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James "Jim" R. Laney, 82, passed away Dec. 5, 2025 in Bedford. He was born Feb. 15, 1943, in Stephenville to parents Raymond E. and Mary L. (Stasey) Laney.
Leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and cherished memories. Jim's journey through life was marked by a profound dedication to both his family and his career that will forever be treasured by those who knew him.
Christmas on Market St.
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The Monitor/Carla Gray
Market Street United Methodist Church displayed a living nativity scene during the Ole’ Fashion Christmas on Market Street Dec. 5.
GBC gets in holiday spirit with Candy Land parade
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The Monitor/Carla Gray
Billy Odom Roofing & Construction share in the fun of the Gun Barrel City Candy Land parade with a gummy bear float Dec. 6. This is the time of year when there are a lot of calls about reindeer hoof damage and sleigh tracks on roofs. Billy Odom Roofing & Construction knows just what to do.
Kaufman officer dies in vehicle accident
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Monitor Photo/Bodey Cooper
The City of Kaufman Police Department set up a memorial in front of their station for Austin Cooley, who was killed in a motor vehicle crash in the early morning hours of Monday, Dec. 8.
Late Sulphur Springs 3-pointer beats Mabank girls
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Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Lady Panther sophomore Kambree Phillips fends off a Sulphur Springs defender while driving Dec. 2.
Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Honey Aldridge of Mabank drives into the lane for a first-period basket against Sulphur Springs.
