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Mayors Coalition meets in Mabank
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Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Great networking begins at the chamber luncheon
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Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
The Monitor’s Director of Sales and Marketing Janice Grubbs Vincik (from left), Henderson County Precinct 2 Commissioner Scott Tuley, Southside Bank Representative Lorri Roots, Southside Bank Vice President and Branch Manager Cheyenne Hall and Lawyers Title Escrow Officer Carie Inmon visit before the chamber lunch Jan. 8.
Panthers fall late to Lindale Eagles
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Monitor Photo/Blaine Clamon
Mabank senior Luke Carter splits Lindale defenders while driving to the basket in his team’s Jan. 13 game.
Monitor Photo/Blaine Clamon
Mabank’s Angel Guerrero shoots a basket off the glass during the Panthers’ home District game against Lindale.
Seven Points convenes after three month hiatus
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SEVEN POINTS‑The City of Seven Points City Council met Jan. 8. The temporary city hall had standing room only as this was the first meeting since the council last met Oct. 6, 2025. At that time, the council was unable to agree on a budget. However, they did agree to make payment on work completed at 422 E. Cedar Creek Parkway, where the now-closed Post Office stands.
Duck hunters rescued after boat sinks
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Courtesy Photo/Gun Barrel FD
Gun Barrel City Fire Department’s Rescue 1 boat moves across the cold water of Cedar Creek Lake Jan. 10 in search of two duck hunters whose boat was reported by dispatchers as sinking. After an initial search north of the State Highway 334 bridges, two men were pulled from the reservoir by the Gun Barrel City firefighters on board, then taken to the hospital.
Mabank’s Panthers defeat Canton Eagles, 44-31
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Monitor Photo/Blaine Clamon
Mabank High School senior boys’ basketball player Carter Sims (holding placard, with teammates) is honored during the Jan. 2 home game versus Canton for scoring 1,000 career points as a Panther. His team then went on to defeat district rival Canton by 13 points.
UT Health welcomes first baby of 2026
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Courtesy Photo/UT Health
UT Health Athens welcomed its first baby of the new year when Carmen Isabelle Valenzuela was born to Cesilia Ramirez and Sebastian Valenzuela at 1:21 p.m. Jan. 1. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 20 inches long. “We’re excited to start the new year with our greatest blessing,” Ramirez said.
