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HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted Dec. 10 to cast all its balloting votes for a single Henderson County Appraisal District (HCAD) board of directors member who County Judge Wade McKinney said represents the interests of the county.
The vote was done in accordance with Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code while casting the county’s ballot for Henderson County Appraisal District (HCAD) Board of Directors 2025, which McKinney said is related to law changes to the board of directors, which he said does not set appraisals.

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Colt Collinsworth sits with the Grinch during the Ole Fashion Christmas event. 

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Kemp point guard Josiah Young looks for a teammate after crossing mid-court.

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Kemp’s Aiden Fitzhugh follows through with a jump shot over Robinson defenders.

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Kemp Christmas Parade on Main Street Grand Marshal is Lisbeth Arias. Arias volunteers and is a generous sponsor on the parks and recreation board.

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In true Texas style, the Kemp Christmas Parade ushers in the holidays with horseback riding buckaroo’s and a smile.

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Claycomb and Associates presents a slideshow presentation of the design for the new high school CTE addition.

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Mabank Running Club hosts its annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning Nov. 28. Twenty-seven racers lined up at the Mabank Pavilion for the event. The next run will be for Mabank Education Foundation at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the high school. 

GUN BARREL CITY—After the Gun Barrel City Police Department received multiple calls about a white male wearing a hoodie with an emblem on the back breaking into vehicles and taking property in the Arbalado, Willow Wood and Mantle Manors neighborhoods the department announced on social media he has been apprehended. 
Officers announced that, “after reviewing video footage, officers recognized the individual and set out to locate him.” According to the report, Investigator Ruiz made contact with the suspect Nov. 25, and he fled on foot. 

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Malakoff head football coach Jamie Driskell hoists the UIL Football Regional Semifinal trophy after the Tigers defeat Jefferson 31-21 in Tyler Nov. 29 to advance to the Class 3A Division I State Quarterfinals (the Region II Final), which also will be played in Tyler Dec. 6 against the Liberty-Eylau Leopards.