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Game Night at Mabank Rodeo

3 years ago By News Staff

Kaufman County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Johnny Adams (right) cheers on a little cowboy as he takes part in the fireman’s boot toss on game night during Rodeo Week June 21 in Mabank.

Members of one of the bed race teams strap in a young baby in a car seat to take part in game night June 21 in Mabank.

Members of multiple fire departments push a bed carrying the equipment of Daryl West, a former member of the Mabank Fire Department who recently passed away.

HENDERSON COUNTY ISSUES 30 DAY BURN BAN

3 years ago By News Staff

HENDERSON COUNTY–Commissioners’ Court of Henderson County voted June 21 to impose a 30-day burn ban on the recommendation of County Fire Marshal Shane Renberg, who consulted with 22 volunteer fire chiefs across the county, all of whom favored the ban, he said.
Renberg told the court the Keetch-Byram Drought Index for the county averaged 566 and is increasing 9-13 points per day. The fire marshal said 575 is the threshold for considering a burn ban, which most of the county is “well over,” he stated.

Golfers tee off in 35th Annual Coaches Playday

3 years ago By News Staff

MABANK–Firing a blistering 7-under 29 on the back nine, the team of Troy Scott (TVCC), Harold Jones (TVCC), Daniel Pierce (Cross Roads) and Brett Zamzow (Cross Roads) went on to win the 35th Annual Coaches Playday played at The Pinnacle Club June 14 in Mabank.
The winning team finished with a 10-under 62 to claim a one-stroke win. It was the third win for Scott, who also won in 2005 and 2015. It was the second win for Jones, Pierce and Zamzow. Jones had previously won in 2014 and both Pierce and Zamzow in 2020.

Golfers tee off in 35th Annual Coaches Playday

Eustace 8U wins league, district championship

3 years ago By News Staff

A few weeks ago, the Eustace Bulldogs 8U team became the local league undefeated 8U champions. As of last weekend, they are the undefeated 8U Dixie District Champions. Next up is the regional tournament June 25-27 in Kilgore.

Eustace 8U wins league, district championship

Sunrise Point at Cedar Creek Lake joins chamber and hosts business after-hours

3 years ago By News Staff

Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce members gather to welcome Sunrise Point at Cedar Creek Lake in Malakoff to the chamber with a June 14 ribbon-cutting. Cutting the ribbon is Sunrise Point co-owner Sue Fry-Wigodsky, with co-owner Dr. Ann Wigodsky and General Manager Casey Lee. Sunrise Point is an event venue with private cottages located at 3199 County Road 1708 and can be reached at (903) 904-7500.

Sunrise Point at Cedar Creek Lake joins chamber and hosts business after-hours

Former Police Chief faces animal cruelty charge

3 years ago By News Staff

HENDERSON COUNTY—In a letter from Henderson County Attorney Clint Davis and Henderson County District Attorney Jenny Palmer, they state that the former Caney City Police Chief Charles Gregory will face a charge of cruelty to animals.
The allegation stems from a single incident that occurred April 8 where it is alleged Gregory picked up a stray dog in the city limits of Trinidad, drove it to the City of Malakoff and abandoned the dog.

Sliding into summer with a splash

3 years ago By News Staff

Olivia and Amelia McKenzie beat the summer heat and slide into summer with a splash at the new What’z-Up Waterpark.

Early voting has low turnout

3 years ago By News Staff

GUN BARREL CITY–Voter turnout for the Gun Barrel City Mayor runoff election is beginning with a crawl.
Early voting began June 16 and has only garnered 109 votes between the first two days of early voting, as of June 20. Voters are asked to cast their vote between candidates Linda Rankin and incumbent Mayor David Skains.
Early voting ends Friday, June 24 with election day set for Tuesday, June 28.