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Kameron Wilkinson, who scored two rushing touchdowns against Kemp Sept. 6, races toward the goal line in the first half.
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Mabank receiver Daylon Gibbs leaps for a Kaden Penland pass Sept. 6 against Kemp, which his Panthers won on the road 20-7.
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The Sunday before Sept. 11 local first responders proceed through all municipalities around Cedar Creek Lake in honor of all 9/11 first responders. Participants in this year’s procession came from Gun Barrel City, Seven Points, Tool, Trinidad, Malakoff, Caney City, Log Cabin, Kemp, Southside, Eustace, Payne Springs and Mabank.
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Annel Duran of Malakoff digs against Rusk in her team’s five-set setback at home Aug. 27.
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Malakoff’s Cameryn Cheek goes on the offensive at the net with a kill against Rusk at home Aug. 27.
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The Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake celebrates the 27th Annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser with the theme “It’s a Jungle Out There” Aug. 17 at the Athens Country Club. Waiters include Mike Moore (from left), Carter Hallmark, Ken Foster, Trish Deeds, Vicki Dumont, Richard Avery, Brian Crull, April Burns, Lynsey Grissom, Randy Teague, Brent Walker and Joe McGinley. Waiters not pictured are Robert Blaase and Tonya Chapman.
HENDERSON COUNTY–As of the latest report, FEMA has distributed $6.8 million in direct aid to Henderson County residents following the severe storms in May. This substantial support, provided through the FEMA Individual and Households Program (IHP), has been crucial in helping the community recover.
The breakdown of aid includes:
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Mabank’s Blaine Foote chases down the Bullard quarterback in the first half of Aug. 30’s game.
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Mabank quarterback Kaden Penland drops back and looks for an open receiver against Bullard.
HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted Sept. 3 to extend the burn ban for 28 days, to Oct. 1, before the ban issued Aug. 20 expired the day after Labor Day.
According to the court’s discussion, the Keetch-Byram Drought Index as of Sept. 2 averaged 657 across the county, with a reading of 525 in the eastern end and a mark of 720 in the western part. County Judge Wade McKinney said County Fire Marshal Shane Renberg recommended the burn ban continue.
