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Courtesy Photos/Kerens Secondary School
Kerens Bobcats inch past Cayuga and claim a 61-54 victory Jan. 23 at home.

Monitor Photo/Denise York
Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce President Jo Ann Hanstrom (from left) sits down for fellowship with Mabank City Councilman Tyson Adams, Coy Anderson, Shannon Anderson, Saralyn Adams and Bill Hanstrom.

Courtesy Photo/City of Kemp
Kemp utility crews climb into deep holes filled with water in subfreezing temperatures to fix line breaks and restore water service for residents.

Monitor Photo/Kaylee Tracy
Mabank sophomore Kalli Smith goes in for a successful shot for the Lady Panthers.

EUSTACE–The Kemp Yellowjackets’ basketball squads arrived at Kirk Gymnasium Jan. 19 for district clashes with the Eustace Bulldogs, with Kemp winning both contests.
During the girls’ game, Kemp led first at 4-0, before Eustace got on the board with two free throws by Sarah Ross. A Toni Hawkins 3-point play and one free throw by Emma Bailey built the lead to 8-2.
Ross’ 3-pointer trimmed it to 8-5 before Makayla Millel’s charity shot made it 9-5, Kemp. Eustace trailed 9-7 going into the second quarter with Aurora Powell’s field goal.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
QuikTrip is building the new Generation 3S store in Mabank on the north corner of US Highway 175 and State Highway 198. The store will open in the spring of 2024 and will supply approximately 20 - 25 jobs to the area.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
During their Jan. 22 meeting, Kerens ISD trustees receive gifts in recognition of January’s School Board Recognition Month, which is being marked across Texas under proclamation by Gov. Greg Abbott. Trustees include Tyrone Bailey (from left), Anne Beckman, Janie Solis, Board President Teresa Jennings, Tyrone Martin, Board Secretary Matt Lynch and Board Vice President Randy Bancroft.