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Henderson County Peace Officers Association holds Peace Officer Memorial Day

11 months ago By News Staff

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Mabank City Officials sworn in

11 months ago By Denise York

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Judge Jan Groom (right) swears in the city council members following the official canvass of the votes from the May 6 election in city hall May 17. City Council member Daren Day (left) is sworn in for his second term, while Jeff Norman takes the oath as council member for his first term, having served as mayor for 10 years.

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Southside Elementary fourth graders travel to Austin

12 months ago By News Staff

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Fourth grade students from Southside Elementary School pose in front of the Stare Capitol which they toured April 13 as part of an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip.

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Seven Points Council members take office

12 months ago By News Staff

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Newly elected Seven Points City Council members Mary Wennerstrom (center right) and Morgan Longacre (right), along with re-elected incumbent Andy Perdue (left center) take the oath of office with City Secretary Charlotte Witherspoon (left) at a special meeting May 15.

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Mabank City Council honors outgoing mayor

12 months ago By News Staff

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Mabank Mayor Jeff Norman (center, holding cake), celebrates his 10 years as mayor with council members Tyson Adams (from left) John Chappell, Derek Harrill, Norman, Randy Teague, City Administrator Bryant Morriss, Daren Day and Assistant City Administrator Michael Main.

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Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in April shooting death

12 months ago By News Staff

CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse reported an arrest has been made in the shooting death of 25-year-old Alexis Garoutte that occurred April 21 in the Gun Barrel City area.
According to the report, Chaz White was taken into custody at his residence in Bonita Point at approximately 7:30 p.m. May 15 for the murder. The Henderson County Tactical Team made the arrest after a search warrant and arrest warrant were issued and signed by Henderson County 392nd District Court Judge Scott McKee.

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Security top priority for American Watchdog

12 months ago By News Staff

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American Watchdog owner Jon Durm, wearing his ubiquitous American flag attire, shows off his patriotic-themed transport storage holding equipment he uses to supply top-notch customer service.