Courtesy Photo/Keith Bell’s Office
Senator Bob Hall (left) and Representative Keith Bell (second from right) join residents of Kaufman County for a picture in the State House of Representatives Feb. 6 for Kaufman County Day. The group heard from legislators on important developments and legislative priorities and networked with residents from other areas of the county.
Courtesy Photo/Nicoli Hinkle
A blustery Saturday blew in a win for Lady Panthers, who scored 2-0 against Sunnyvale. Goals were scored by Amber and Colbie, with an outstanding performance from goalie Racheal Farrell.
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Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney updates chamber members on county accomplishments.
EUSTACE–At the Feb. 2 meeting of the Eustace City Council, council members voted for an early pay-off on the total remaining balance of just over $96,000 on its loan with First State Bank.
The loan originated in November 2015 with an original balance of $268,000 and was used for water and sewer improvements in the city. Having paid off $172,000 over the course of seven years, the council determined it was in the best interests of the city to pay the remaining debt in full.
In other business, council members:
Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Kerens’ Bobby Williams dishes off a pass to a teammate in the Bobcats’ home finale Feb. 10.
Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Lane Lynch of Kerens looks for an outlet against Cayuga during his team’s Feb. 10 loss.
ATHENS–Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Trustees announced Dr. Jason Morrison as the sole finalist for the president position. Morrison, currently Chancellor of Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech), was chosen from a field of 136 applicants in a national search.
MABANK–Following the previous recommendation of the district’s Fall 2021 Facility Advisory Committee, the Mabank ISD Board of Trustees unanimously called a bond election for May 6. If approved, the three propositions totaling $119 million would fund a new early childhood center, a career and technical education facility at the high school and would provide upgrades to athletic facilities.
Monitor Photo/Bodey Cooper
Mabank Lady Panther Bailey Litchfield drives up the court Feb. 13 against the North Lamar Pantherettes during their Bi-district playoff contest at Greenville High School. Litchfield leads Mabank with 11 points in their 50-33 loss.
