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HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted unanimously Aug. 20 to approve a resolution opposing applying biosolids in Henderson County.
Before the vote, citizen commenter Randy Robertson described it “as kind of a crusade because of how dangerous this stuff is and how it will impact all our lives.” Robertson added, “You will be surprised how many of your constituents are on board,” saying he “hope(s) the whole state of Texas does away with it.”

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Mabank’s Lindsey Cope serves against Malakoff in the second game of the Lady Panthers’ opening day of matches.

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Kalli Smith of Mabank goes up at the net for a kill during the Aug. 13 match hosting Malakoff, which Mabank won.

GUN BARREL CITY–A bicyclist was killed Aug. 19 by a hit-and-run driver on the U.S. Highway 175 overpass spanning the State Highway 334 intersection, Gun Barrel City Police Department said. 

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New Kerens ISD athletic director and head football coach Brent Watkins, who was Malakoff’s defensive coordinator for 15 years and helped lead Malakoff to the 2023 Class 3A, Division I football state championship, tells attendees his plans for Kerens, saying he likes winning much more than losing.

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The Kemp High School Stingerettes pose with Silver Jacket pass holders during the annual Silver Jacket Breakfast Aug. 9. The annual breakfast serves the senior citizens of Kemp ISD a free breakfast and provides free admission to all Kemp ISD events. 

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Dale Monnin with Drum Cafe encourages teachers to use rhythm, expression and unity. Monnin announced that Mabank is the 77th fastest growing school district in the State of Texas. Each campus was acknowledged by a beat of the drums.