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THREE ARRESTED IN SEVEN POINTS MURDER INVESTIGATION

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SEVEN POINTS–In a series of updated press releases by Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, the sheriff stated that three individuals have been arrested in connection to the ongoing murder investigation in Seven Points. 
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) received information May 26 in reference to Jimmy Dean Oldfield who had been missing since May 11. HCSO was advised of the location of the missing person’s truck and body. Oldfield was reported missing to HCSO May 15.

Texas Veterans Commission sends Memorial Day message

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CEDAR CREEK LAKE–As we enjoy the blessings of family and friends this Memorial Day, let us all take a moment to recollect the reason for this day. Today, we honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives, so that we may enjoy the freedoms we hold so dear. Their courage and sacrifice will always be remembered and honored across this great state, this great nation and most importantly, in our hearts. 

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New Malakoff High School breaks ground

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Malakoff ISD Superintendent Don Layton (from left), the district’s seven school board members and a former trustee turn the dirt May 23 at the site of the new Malakoff High School, which voters approved as part of a $72 million bond package. School board and political action committee (PAC) members receive a commemorative paperweight noting the May 23 Malakoff High School groundbreaking. 

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Electric Fall Festival in the works

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GUN BARREL CITY–Gun Barrel City Council approved the use of $80,000 out of the Hotel and Motel Fund for an Electric Fall Festival in November. The festival was the idea of Council Member Gary Lerew and Mistletoe Mania Owner and Event Planner Renee Weaver. Both Lerew and Weaver say the goal is to make the festival the equivalent of the Edom Art Festival and McKinney’s Arts in Bloom festival.

Kerens, Cross Roads players receive All-District honors

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HENDERSON, NAVARRO COUNTY–District 20-2A announced their All-District honors for the 2021 softball season, which includes multiple players from Kerens and Cross Roads following their playoff runs.
Kerens, which ended its season in the Regional semifinals, was led by 20-2A Co-Most Valuable Players Kenadee Lynch and Rylee Spivey. Kerens’ Jayson Engel was named 20-2A Coach of the Year, with Olivia Holt of Kerens named Utility Player of the Year.