Lookin’ for a finger lickin’ good time
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Kason Jones shows off his glasses that he won when playing the carnival games at the Aley picnic July 5.
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Gun Barrel City seeks national anthem contestants
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GUN BARREL CITY—Gun Barrel City is looking for a local star to sing the National Anthem before the fireworks during the annual July Fest concert held Saturday July 27. The annual fest will include Pat Green, Mike Ryan, Blaze of Glory- The Bon Jovi Experience and America’s Got Talent golden buzzer recipient Sky Elements Drones.
Red, White & BOOM!
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Grace Ann Chambers (from left) and Callie Robertson serve lemonade during the 31st Annual Boom Over Seven Points July 4.
Fatal drowning in Hidden Hills Harbor
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CEDAR CREEK LAKE—Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) volunteers were alerted to a drowning incident located in Hidden Hills Harbor at 8:34 p.m., July 4.
According to PSFR it was reported that an approximately 40 year old male had gone under and had not resurfaced.
PSFR units arrived and shortly after, several Texas Game Warden boats arrived. PSFR also requested assistance from Gun Barrel City Fire and Long Cove Fire.
The boats on scene were able to use side scan sonars to locate the victim who was then recovered.
Log Cabin City Council hears 2023 audit
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LOG CABIN–Log Cabin City Council voted June 27 to accept the audit of the city’s 2023 finances, which the auditor described as “cash positive” as of Sept. 30 that year.
David Godwin, a Tyler-based certified public accountant who gave Log Cabin an unmodified opinion (“the best you can have,” he said), stated Log Cabin had a $396,000 unrestricted cash balance at that point. “You guys are doing well,” he remarked.
Operation Finally Home reaches phase three
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Operation Finally Home Project Manager Ronnie Lyles (front), Tool City Manager Julius Kizzee, Mabank Housing Authority Chrissy Adams and Mabank City Secretary Kim McClaskey give words of welcome in their “Letters of Love” to the Walker Family June 26.
God Bless America
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Incoming Mabank High School Senior and Rodeo Queen Kira Renton carries the American flag during the grand entry ceremony of the 69th Annual Mabank Rodeo and Western Week before the national anthem June 29.
