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Mabank Police respond to local shooting

9 months ago By News Staff

MABANK–Mabank Police Officers responded to a reported shooting July 13 in the 1400 block of Pharm Hills Road in the city. When officers arrived, they found a adult male with an apparent gunshot wound to the head inside the residence according to a release from Mabank Police Department posted on social media.
Officers immediately attempted life saving measures according to the report. The victim was transported to UT Health in Gun Barrel City where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. He was identified as Peter Parker, 24, from Canton.

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The Library at Cedar Creek Lake hosts summer reading party

9 months ago By News Staff

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Brinley (left) with sister Brex Denman take a hot dog break after going down the water slide.

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Jaxson Jones (left), Grace and Abigal Quesada have fun blowing bubbles at the bubble pool.

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Malakoff golfers take a swing at VZCC tournament

9 months ago By News Staff

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Malakoff seniors A’Livia Norman (from left) and Bailey Riley, freshman Jack Driskell and junior Brandt Powers compete in a Junior Players Golf Academy (JPGA) tournament at Van Zandt Country Club July 9.

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Henderson County dips into reserves for repairs

9 months ago By Russell Slaton

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July 11, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court approved spending no more than $2 million in emergency funding to start fixing problems at the Judicial Complex (shown) and Justice Center, both located in Athens.

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Freedom Fest lights up the night

9 months ago By News Staff

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Athens Life Fellowship lights up the night July 7 with a beautiful fireworks display. The fireworks capped off an event filled with food, fellowship and fun for families.

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Golden Chick and the golden rule

9 months ago By News Staff

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Golden Chick owner Terry Bell (front, right) comes to the rescue of a group at Aley Methodist Church when an elderly member passed away and the congregation wanted to hold a memorial service for him. Bell delivered food at no charge as part of service to the community.

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Payne Springs Fire Rescue responds to fatality fire

9 months ago By News Staff

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Firefighters with the Payne Springs Fire Department attempt to extinguish a house fire July 5.

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Second drowning on CCL reported

9 months ago By News Staff

CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) reported the second drowning of the season on their social media, urging area residents and visitors to be cautious while enjoying the lake.
The drowning took place on July 1 shortly before the Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Airshow was to begin and was reported in the Woodcanyon Waters subdivision. As units responded, the call was upgraded to CPR in progress.

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