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Eustace girls whip Winona in District opener

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Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Eustace junior Madyson Borden (center) blocks out both Winona players flanking her in the lane while playing at home Dec. 16.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Eustace freshman Addisen Rummel glides toward the basket far ahead of the pack during her team’s Dec. 16 District opener.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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