The importance of game wardens to the community
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Law enforcement gets a lot of attention in the media, whether it’s in newspapers or on television.
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Welcome to Cedar Creek Lodge Boutique Senior Living
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Cedar Creek Lodge opened in the spring of 2021 with the goal to provide worry-free living in comfortable and inviting apartments that provide independence and assistance. Cedar Creek Lodge has maintained from the beginning, that the approach to senior care should be focused on the individual wants and needs of each and every resident they serve. While they certainly have done that, they’ve also made some adjustments along the way.
The History of Cedar Creek Lake
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The history of Cedar Creek Lake begins with the first hole in the ground, which began in 1961 before the lake was completed in 1965.
The lake is located 15 miles west of the town of Athens between US Highway 175 and Texas Highway 274.
Yellowjacket Stadium progressing for 2022 season
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Kemp High School’s Yellowjacket Stadium is getting its much-needed repairs and upgrades as the 2022-23 school year approaches with a brand new track and turf football field.
Local trucker named Highway Angel during emergency
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ALEXANDRIA,VA–The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named truck driver Shawna Lewis, from Gun Barrel City a Highway Angel for stopping to care for a fellow trucker experiencing a medical emergency while driving. Lewis works for Artur Express in Hazelwood, Mo.
Mabank introduces new Intermediate Principal
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MABANK–Mabank ISD Superintendent Brad Koskelin introduced Amanda Bolton as the new Intermediate School Principal at the June 27 Board meeting. Bolton comes highly recommended from Crandall ISD and attended the meeting with her husband Chance and young sons.
Kemp ISD seeks grants for school safety
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KEMP–Kemp ISD Board of Trustees voted to apply for COPS grants to increase safety and security for students. These grants are made available through the U.S. Department of Justice programs under the STOP School Violence Act and require schools to partially match funds.
These grants were among the grants stated during the public hearing portion of the meeting which the board holds each year, informing the public that the district intends to seek grants.
Walking for the 22 a day
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Members of the DFW-North Texas “All Airborne” Chapter 82nd Airborne Division along with local supporters walk a 2.2 mile journey in honor of July fourth but also for the estimated 22 veterans, service members, law enforcement and first responders who commit suicide daily. The walks are lead by 82nd Airborne Division Chaplain Gabriel Kanawite.
