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KAUFMAN COUNTY– Representative Keith Bell is proud to announce the successful creation of the 3rd District Court, also known as the 489th Judicial District Court, in Kaufman County, a significant achievement that will enhance the local judicial system and improve access to justice for county residents. This milestone was made possible through the passage of House Bill 3474, which was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott June 13. 

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Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney (from left), Precinct 2 Commissioner Scott Tuley, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Richardson, Precinct 1 Commissioner Wendy Spivey and Precinct 3 Commissioner Chuck McHam attend a July 27 demonstration that shows how other counties can interconnect their radio systems with Henderson County, with potential coverage maps and examples of digital radios.

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Motorcade brings Matthews home from M.D. Anderson Hospital Houston June 16.

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Matthews’ (left) legacy of love lives on with son Jace (center) and husband Darian.
 

HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted to enact a burn ban starting Aug. 1, which lasts 28 days to line up with a later court meeting, which convenes weekly on Tuesdays.
County Fire Marshal Shane Renberg told the court that the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) jumped about 70 points this past week. KBDI measures items such as soil moisture, ranging from zero being totally wet to 800 representing absolutely dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

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Eustace High School cheerleaders end camp July 29. “We had a blast, learned a lot and feel ready for the season to begin,” said Eustace HS Cheer. “Let’s go Bulldogs!”

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Mabank High School holds a very successful volleyball team camp July 26. Panther volleyball thanks Coach Lyn Evans for coming and running camp. “Her knowledge of the game and experience was a great asset to our program. Our Panthers worked hard over the last three days, knocked some rust off and got better! We are proud of these ladies,” said program leaders. Tryouts began Monday and the girls play the first home game Aug. 8 against Palestine and Malakoff.

HENDERSON COUNTY–Christopher Nelson Hood, 48, was convicted of murder in the 2021 shooting death of Brooke Spurgeon according to reports by Henderson County District Attorney Jenny Palmer.
The trial began July 18 and concluded July 24 with Hood’s conviction of Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. The case was heard in the 392nd District Court by Judge Scott McKee. Palmer and Assistant District Attorney Daynah Fallwell represented the state.

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Peyton (left) and Rowdy Gregg are having a fun time at JulyFest ‘23.

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Keeping cool under a canopy at the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Gun Barrel City Chapter booth are Robert Long (from left), Joy Long, Ally Kartal, Numan Kartal and Marty Mullins.