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Mabank High School Interact Club students volunteer to help with the book distribution. The Interact Club is sponsored by the Rotary Club. Pictured is Gibson Boatright (from left), Emma Griffin, Kyndal Anderson, Callie Lawrence, Rotary Vocational Services Chairperson Rebecca Smith, Angelica Forrest, Joshua Seng, Felicity Torres, Abigail Jones, Michaela McDowell, Kaylee Tracy, Callie Moorhead, Krymsen Seay and Valeria Soria. 

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Daltyn Irvin, a Kemp sophomore, receives honors as District 8-3A Defensive Newcomer of the Year.

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Eustace’s Gabe Rudman, who is a senior, makes first-team All-District on defense for 8-3A.

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Malakoff head football coach Jamie Driskell is the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A Coach of the Year after winning the 2023 state championship.

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Malakoff senior football player Chauncey Hogg makes first-team All-State as a defensive back after being named District 8-3A’s Most Valuable Player. 

KAUFMAN COUNTY–Three inmate workers experienced a medical emergency inside the Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center at 6:23 p.m., Feb. 16. Jail staff immediately responded by administering lifesaving medical measures. Naloxone, a life-saving medication for opiate overdoses, was administered promptly and CPR efforts were initiated.
According to a press release, two inmates were swiftly transported to a local hospital in stable condition, one inmate was transported to a Dallas area hospital in critical condition.

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Danny Howard of Gun Barrel City catches Legacy Class Sharelunker 658 in Lake Athens Feb. 19. Howard’s catch weighs in at 13.20 pounds. 
 

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The Mabank Panthers gather with the cheerleaders after the team won the district championship.

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Hagen Tijerina and the Mabank Panthers celebrate with the student section after beating Canton for the 16-4A district title.

CEDAR CREEK LAKE—The March 5 primary election kicks off with early voting beginning Tuesday, Feb. 20 until Friday, March 1. In Henderson County incumbent Wendy Kinabrew Spivey runs for Commissioner Precinct 1 against Mike McCabe and Brad Skiles. Constable Precinct 2 candidates are Francisco Gomez and Jason Ramsey, and Precinct 4 Constable candidates are Paul Ellzey and Frank Serrato.