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The Unique Boutique

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Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church Reverend Kristin Rockwell (left) said, ”This is so much fun. I am grateful that the school lets us come and share this with the kids.” The boutique was a dream of Rockwell’s and with the help of church volunteers and Principal Brandi Sutton the dream has continued for three years. 
 

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Kaufman County fugitive still at large

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KAUFMAN COUNTY–Kaufman County murder suspect Trevor McEuen, 36, failed to appear for his jury trial set May 5. According to a press release from Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Wiley, “Information received is that McEuen removed his leg monitor in the early morning hours, violating bond conditions put in place by the 422nd District Court.” 

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Monitor Photo/Janice Grubbs Vincik
Cars line up for judging during the Cedar Creek Lake Car Show and Mabank Athletic Booster Club Crawfish Boil at the Mabank Pavilion May 3. The annual car show and crawfish boil is hosted by the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Mabank ISD Athletic Booster Club. 

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Mabank boys’ golf team wins third in state for Class 4A

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Courtesy Photo/Michael Rowland, Mabank High School
May 6, Mabank High School’s boys’ golf team wins third place in Texas Class 4A at the UIL State Golf Championship at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland (west of Austin) after two days of play, including golfers Lawson Shackelford, Trace Donnell, Jacob Steele, Cameron Van Horn, Gunnar McGilvra and their coach, Jeff Sutton.

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Learn with Miss Laura hosts Science Fair

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Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Learn with Miss Laura hosts a science fair for area homeschool students at the Mabank fire station April 25. Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation Vice President Keith Bond donates medals for all participants. Scientists participating in this year’s science fair are James Simon (from left), Joseph Simon, Robert Simon, Cayman Stewart, Leo Barr, Morgan Seibold, Gelane Barr and Ayden Stacks.

Eustace beats Mineola 14-2 to end season

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Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Eustace catcher Carter GoDair comes up firing toward first base on a dribbler near the plate against Mineola April 22.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Bulldog first baseman Cooper Gaddis looks toward first base, trying to nab a Mineola runner in the April 22 game.

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