Small town, big hearts

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James Hunt speaks to people about donations needed for North Carolina residents.

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James Hunt speaks to people about donations needed for North Carolina residents.
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Mabank’s Aaron Roden zeroes in on a Pine Tree runner during Oct. 4’s game.

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Mabank’s Kameron Wilkinson goes vertical to clobber a Pine Tree runner.
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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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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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Gwen pets a pet rooster held by Gun Barrel City Animal Control officer Carol Jett during Gun Barrel City’s Night Out Oct. 2.
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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.
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.
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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.