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The entrance to the Kaufman County Emergency Preparedness Festival celebrates first responders Sept. 20. 

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Gun Barrel City Secretary Janet Dillard (from left), Community Engagement Coordinator Brooke Hairl, City Council Member Mickie Raney, City Administrator Dr. Angie Smith, Chief of Police Keith Stephens and Economic Development Corporation Vice President Keith Bond discuss the pride they take in their fair city during the Gun Barrel City Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce networking meeting Sept. 18.

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Eustace quarterback Ethan Marquez (right) trots across the end zone after scoring a first-quarter touchdown against Quitman Sept. 19.

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Eustace receiver Hudson Smith, who caught five passes for 102 yards Sept. 19, winds his way downfield for one of his two touchdowns.

ATHENS–Following a Sept. 16 executive session regarding litigation with Chill Labs LLC and the Lake Towns at Lake Palestine subdivision, located in Precinct 4, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court approved the County Attorney’s Office to represent Henderson County in the suit, as well as extending the temporary restraining order to Oct. 21.

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Kerens Community Development Committee President Jennifer Combs (standing) shows Kerens City Council member Greg Allen plans to build a park in the city that she says would be completely accessible for people with disabilities, and which would bring people to the city.

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After two years of research and follow through, Mabank senior Anna Villines launches the community fridge to help fight food waste. 

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Bryleigh Powers (No. 3) of Eustace launches the ball in the Lady Bulldogs’ home district match versus Malakoff Sept. 16.