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East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District Board President Jim Willi (right) welcomes Terri Bradley as an appointed member to fill an open seat March 20.
KERENS—Kerens ISD (KISD) school board members voted March 25 to approve an agreement to purchase five new buses, one of which will be used by the district’s Special Education department.
KISD Director of Student Services and Operations Brad Atkeisson said four buses cost $135,000 apiece while the Special Education bus costs $133,500. Superintendent Martin Brumit explained to the board that the district plans to pay off a loan so that the district does not accrue any interest.
GUN BARREL CITY–Get ready for an unforgettable celestial experience during the “Dark in the Park” event, taking place April 7–8 at Gun Barrel City Park. This unique event promises an afternoon filled with music, delectable food from food trucks, exciting vendors offering a variety of goods, camping and the opportunity to witness a spectacular eclipse.
HENDERSON COUNTY—Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted March 26 to approve a special road use indemnity agreement and permit for an energy storage facility north of Athens.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Chuck McHam explained that the request deals with Tanzanite Energy Storage LLC for County Roads 3718 and 3720, located in his precinct. McHam said County Road 3720 is the part of Cream Level Road just north of State Loop 7 in Athens and that the facility is to be located along County Road 3718.
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Five Kemp High School students and two of their teachers interview online with The Washington Post March 6. The interview consisted of their efforts to telescopically document the April 8 total solar eclipse in coordination with 34 other select teams across the country. Pictured are Zoe Brooks (front, from left), Katy Kiser, teacher Billy House and Lillie Moore, along with teacher Kyle Rimler, Thomas Skirko and Parker Jones.
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Kerens’ Lane Lynch scores a first-inning run during his team’s March 13 district win over Martin’s Mill.
Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Kannon Ritchie of Kerens, playing first base March 13 against Martin’s Mill, steps on the bag for an out.
KAUFMAN COUNTY—During the March 19 session of commissioners court an action was approved for the first Homestead Day to be held Saturday, April 20 at the Kaufman County Poor Farm.
Courtesy Photos/Nicoli Hinkle
