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HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Master Gardener Association (HCMGA) will hold an online sale from 9 a.m. Octo. 11 through 9 p.m. Oct. 20. Eight different varieties of vegetables perfect for growing in the fall and through winter will be sold: arugula, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collard greens, cabbage, mustard greens, and two types of lettuces. Snapdragons, pansies, and dianthus—flowers that love East Texas’ autumn and winter weather—will also be available. Raffle tickets can be purchased online for a chance to win one of three prizes.

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Kim Cramm (from left), Rennie Elliot and Cedar Creek Brewery Owner Jim Elliot hold a raffle for prizes during the Cedar Creek Brewery Fall Festival Oct. 12.

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Resident Kade Rasbury enjoys playing cornhole at the Cedar Creek Brewery Fall Festival Oct. 12.

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Candidates Robert Stykes (from left), Mark Holley, Greg Figueroa and Vance White attend the City of Tool’s Meet the Candidates Oct. 7. 

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Kerens running back Nehemiah Massey rounds the corner for yardage against Cross Roads Oct. 11.

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Kemp quarterback Huston Cromer spies receiver Mason Henderson during Oct. 11’s home game against Canton.

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Kemp defenders Nathan Dunn (from left) and Carter Sullivan watch for pre-snap clues in their team’s Oct. 11 game versus Canton.

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Members of the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and YNS Development Services prepare to break ground on the Pier 334 Development Oct. 14. The development will consist of a marina, splash park, amphitheater and fishing pier. There will also be a boutique Hilton Tapestry hotel, banquet hall, restaurant and coffee shop in addition to a food hall building which will house up to four additional restaurants.

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Seams and Dreams state of the art sports complex will be located on the 40-acre Economic Development Corporation property on State Highway 274, just south of Kemp High School.