The 2nd Annual Cops and Kids Picnic was held April 30 at Kiwanis Park in Athens. Everyone in attendance enjoyed free hot dogs, chips and drinks plus vendors, an auction and giveaways.
HENDERSON COUNTY–There is help for students who are wanting to return to school through the workforce education program.
The Texas Reskilling Grant is still available for eligible TVCC students through the workforce education division.
KERENS–The Kerens Lady ‘Cats outscored Big Sandy by 20-1 over two games April 26-27 to sweep the best-of-three Bi-district championship series and advance to the Area round.
Kerens next faces Rivercrest in Area action, in another best-of-three series. The first game was scheduled May 6, with games two and three (if necessary) set for May 7. The games are hosted at Tyler Legacy High School.
Rotary club announces golf winners from their April 2022 tournament.
Rotary club announces golf winners from their April 2022 tournament.
GUN BARREL CITY–At the April 26 meeting, residents of Gale Drive and Jeffery Circle came to speak during the public hearing to rezone lots 28 and 29 in the Lambs Retreat subdivision physically located at 102 Jeffery Circle. This rezone would change the two lots from Single Family Detached Residential District (R-4) to General Business District (B-2). Ten residents spoke against the action as well as the developer for the Pier 334 Development Steven Haynes of YNS Services.
One of many Texas themed quilts were displayed during the Gun Barrel City Quilters Guild show held April 29 and 30 at the CR Legacy Event Center. This quilt took home the award for First Place Home Machine. It is entitled Texas Cabins and was made and quilted by Carol Fogleman.
GRAND SALINE–The Mabank Lady Panthers continue their impressive run as they swept the Caddo Mills Lady Foxes in the Bi-district round at Grand Saline High School April 28 and 30.
In the best-of-three series, the Lady Panthers shutout the Lady Foxes 12-0 Thursday night before completing the sweep on Saturday afternoon with an 11-1 victory.
After going scoreless in the first two innings of game one, the Lady Panthers plated four runs in the bottom of the third inning to take a 4-0 lead.
