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Kaufman County’s newly elected officials are sworn in Jan. 1 to serve the county beginning in 2025. 

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UT Health Athens welcomes its first baby of the new year when Jiovanni Adrian Manqueros was born to Erica Guzman and Adrian Manqueros at 4:56 a.m. Jan. 1.  He weighed 8 pounds, 10 1/2 ounces and measured 22 inches long. “We are so truly blessed having a healthy baby,” Guzman said. “We thank the staff at UT Health Athens for giving an outpouring of love and support for our family.”

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Malakoff Lady Tiger basketball player Hillary Dawson (with ball), shown playing Dec. 13 at home against Mineola, has led her team to near the top of state basketball polls for Class 3A.

CEDAR CREEK LAKE–The East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District’s (ECCFWSD) Board of Directors met Dec. 18 and discussed the Dec. 2 passing of former board director Ted Bayless, who served on the board from Nov. 2012 until he resigned in Feb. 2024.
Bayless was elected as the board treasurer in Nov. 2016. Bill Goheen, who is the current board treasurer and former general manager for the district, made comments that were posted on the ECCFWSD website.

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Mabank Independent School District hosts a Christmas Tea for all faculty and staff members Dec. 17. Enjoying special treats and good conversation is Sonya Moore (from left), Tammye Marshal and Rick Slade.

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Malakoff quarterback Mike Jones looks downfield after running through a gaping hole in the line.

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Malakoff’s James Studley is knocked out of bounds after making a first-half reception Dec. 19.

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Gun Barrel City Toys for Tots participates in four year old Wilder Adams Christmas Party at the Payne Springs Fire Station. 

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Chairman/CEO of Ed Morse Auto Group Teddy Morse (from left) presents a 2020 Chevy Trax to deserving single mom Patricia Anderson. Anderson’s mother Kim Metker (right) submitted a Christmas Wish letter on her daughters behalf to 94.9 KLTY.