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TRINIDAD— A man in Orange County plead guilty to embezzling more than $300,000 while employed as Trinidad ISD’s Business Manager. 
According to KLTV in Tyler, Brandon Delane Looney, 38, plead guilty May 15, to theft from a program receiving federal funds while employed for the school district.  KLTV reports that according to court documents, Looney embezzled the funds between 2017 and 2023. 
Looney faces up to 10 years in federal prison, a potential fine, and mandatory restitution to Trinidad ISD for the funds he stole, according to KLTV. 

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Henderson County Commissioners’ Court vote May 21 to proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month, which coincides with an effort to note mental health awareness across the country.

MABANK–Mabank Intermediate School (MIS) is proud to announce that they have been awarded the Capturing Kids Hearts Rising Star Award for 2024.
This award recognizes the campus's dedication to building strong relationships with both students and staff. Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) is a national organization that equips schools with tools and strategies for creating relationship-driven environments and fostering social-emotional learning and well-being.

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During May 11’s season finale for the Eustace Angel League, Hope Ridgle (center) is escorted around the bases by Eustace Police Sergeant Johnny Pitman and Eustace High School cheerleader Landrie Baker. 

MABANK–The Mabank Panthers, following their 2024 Bi-District playoff appearance, posted their list of 14-4A All-District players on the baseball team’s social media page May 4.
Leading the way is the 14-4A Pitcher of the Year, Mabank senior Hagen Tijerina. In addition, freshman Maddex McCrossen is the 14-4A Defensive Player of the Year. Further, Mabank first-team selections include senior Kyler Howeth and sophomore Matthew Ratley.

KEMP—A teacher for Kemp ISD was arrested May 8 and charged with injury to a child, according to a Fox 4 News report. 
According to the report, the child’s parents say that their child’s teacher, allegedly used force against their son during an attempt to discipline him in a classroom. 
The child’s parents were invited to the school to watch surveillance video of the incident. The video is now with the Kaufman County District Attorney’s Office, according to the report.

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The City of Mabank is thrilled to showcase the new inclusive park May 11. The Angel League athletes are the first to enjoy the new park. Mabank Parks and Recreation Department has been hard at work since everything arrived April 11. Come visit and have fun at the park located between the Pavilion and the Veteran’s Memorial Park.

MABANK–The Mabank Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) proudly announces the 69th Annual Mabank Rodeo and Western Week to be held Monday, June 24 through Saturday, June 29.