County proclaims May 4 as Firefighter Appreciation Day
Russell Slaton
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Eustace ISD announces its lone finalist in the search for a superintendent to replace retiring Superintendent Dr. Coy Holcombe. Holcombe announced that he would be retiring from Eustace ISD in September 2021. The lone finalist is Dr. Julia McMains who is an assistant superintendent for Palacios ISD. McMains has 22 years of educational experience and was hired in 2019 by Palacios ISD. Previous to Palacios ISD she spent nine years with Mansfield ISD.
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CEDAR CREEK LAKE–After being reported missing, the body of 71-year-old Vary Sounthivong of Mabank was found in Cedar Creek Lake near Tom Finley Park.
A concerned citizen made the call to law enforcement concerning Sounthivong’s disappearance around 8:30 a.m. April 20. After Gun Barrel City police responded to the call they located a pickup truck and fishing equipment at the park.
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Vendors fill the field behind Cedar Creek Brewery for the annual Cedar Creek Lake Festival April 23. Attendees shopped for goods, enjoyed great food and drink from Cedar Creek Brewery and visited with pets up for adoption.
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