Cross Roads goes 1-1 in summer basketball
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The Cross Roads Bobcats battle June 23 at Elkhart High School as they won one game and lost one game to begin the summer basketball season.
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Kemp Jr. Stingerettes show out at dance camp
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The Kemp Junior High Jr. Stingerettes returned home from an outstanding showing at the Showtime International Dance Camp 2022. These young ladies did a wonderful job and were awarded for their hard work and dedication as follows:
• All Jr. Stingerettes received the Sparkle Award
• Several All-Star Awards & Kick Club nominations
• Officers Millie, Madysen and Autumn were nominated for Miss Showtime
• Captain Millie won the Miss Showtime Award
• Highest Home Dance Award
• Division 1 rating on camp routine
Former councilman, EDC board member and firefighter passes
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GUN BARREL CITY–Longtime Gun Barrel City community member Ron Wyrick passed away June 26 but not before leaving his mark on the city.
Wyrick was a former city council member, Economic Development Cooperation (EDC) Board Member and firefighter. Mayor David Skains stated, “He was a friend to all Gun Barrel City and will be terribly missed by everyone who ever worked with him. Without Ron a lot of things that been accomplished would have never happened.”
Game Night at Mabank Rodeo
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Kaufman County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Johnny Adams (right) cheers on a little cowboy as he takes part in the fireman’s boot toss on game night during Rodeo Week June 21 in Mabank.
Members of one of the bed race teams strap in a young baby in a car seat to take part in game night June 21 in Mabank.
Members of multiple fire departments push a bed carrying the equipment of Daryl West, a former member of the Mabank Fire Department who recently passed away.
A team rounds the final cone during the bed races June 21 on Main Street in Mabank.
HENDERSON COUNTY ISSUES 30 DAY BURN BAN
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HENDERSON COUNTY–Commissioners’ Court of Henderson County voted June 21 to impose a 30-day burn ban on the recommendation of County Fire Marshal Shane Renberg, who consulted with 22 volunteer fire chiefs across the county, all of whom favored the ban, he said.
Renberg told the court the Keetch-Byram Drought Index for the county averaged 566 and is increasing 9-13 points per day. The fire marshal said 575 is the threshold for considering a burn ban, which most of the county is “well over,” he stated.
Golfers tee off in 35th Annual Coaches Playday
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MABANK–Firing a blistering 7-under 29 on the back nine, the team of Troy Scott (TVCC), Harold Jones (TVCC), Daniel Pierce (Cross Roads) and Brett Zamzow (Cross Roads) went on to win the 35th Annual Coaches Playday played at The Pinnacle Club June 14 in Mabank.
The winning team finished with a 10-under 62 to claim a one-stroke win. It was the third win for Scott, who also won in 2005 and 2015. It was the second win for Jones, Pierce and Zamzow. Jones had previously won in 2014 and both Pierce and Zamzow in 2020.
Eustace 8U wins league, district championship
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A few weeks ago, the Eustace Bulldogs 8U team became the local league undefeated 8U champions. As of last weekend, they are the undefeated 8U Dixie District Champions. Next up is the regional tournament June 25-27 in Kilgore.
Sunrise Point at Cedar Creek Lake joins chamber and hosts business after-hours
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Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce members gather to welcome Sunrise Point at Cedar Creek Lake in Malakoff to the chamber with a June 14 ribbon-cutting. Cutting the ribbon is Sunrise Point co-owner Sue Fry-Wigodsky, with co-owner Dr. Ann Wigodsky and General Manager Casey Lee. Sunrise Point is an event venue with private cottages located at 3199 County Road 1708 and can be reached at (903) 904-7500.
