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Showing care and compassion

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Mabank Intermediate students came together in a beautiful way to support their beloved crossing guard who recently experienced the loss of his wife. “To show our care and compassion the students have been making heartfelt cards to remind him that he’s an important part of our school family and that we are all here for him during this difficult time,” Mabank ISD stated on social media. The district goes on to state that, “It’s moments like these that show the true spirit of our students- their kindness and empathy shine bright.”
 

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DAR celebrates Constitution Week

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Suzanne Fife with The Sarah Maples Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) (right) stands with Tool Mayor Mike Dumont after receiving the signed proclamation for Constitution Week.

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DAR member Carole Ruska (right) poses with Gun Barrel City Mayor Brian Crull to display the Constitution Week proclamation.

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Kemp supports Bullying Prevention Month

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Kemp ISD staff show support for Bullying Prevention Month by wearing blue colors Oct. 1. National Bullying Prevention Month begins Oct. 1 and ends Thursday, Oct. 31. On the first day of October and throughout the whole month, students, schools and communities all over the world go BLUE together against bullying. 

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County seeks next Pct. 2 JP after resignation

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HENDERSON COUNTY–During its Oct. 8 meeting, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court acknowledged a resignation letter from Seven Points-based Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Kevin Pollock, effective Jan. 5.
County Judge Wade McKinney said a letter dated Sept. 27 from Pollock lays out Pollok’s plans for his future “and we do wish him the best,” thanking Pollock for his years of service. The court then voted to start accepting applications and resumes for the post.

Malakoff crushes Commerce, 53-6

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Malakoff middle linebacker Parker Poteete reaches to grab a Commerce running back.

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Malakoff’s Davion Johnson, who ran for two touchdowns, dashes through a crease Oct. 4.

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