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Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (CCLACC) members gather to celebrate the opening of Fig’s Backyard with a ribbon cutting Sept. 16. Owner Greg Figueroa (center) with wife Caroline (right) hold the ceremonial scissors. Fig’s Backyard serves wings, hamburgers, sandwiches and salads. Open Thursday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m and Monday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. with live music every night, Fig’s Backyard is located at 705 Royal Way in Tool. For more information call (903) 608-3034 or visit https://www.figsbackyard.com/.

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Gun Barrel City Mayor Brian Crull (from left), Tool Mayor Mike Dumont and Mabank Mayor Randy Teague collaborate with mayors around Cedar Creek Lake to form a Mayor’s Coalition for the growth and progress of Cedar Creek Lake.

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State Representative Keith Bell (left) and Tool City Council member Greg Figueroa discuss the progress Tool is making by bringing business to the community. 

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Caroline Figueroa (from left), Fig’s Backyard Owner Greg Figueroa and The Monitor’s Director of Sales and Marketing Janice Grubbs-Vincik visit at the CCLACC Business After Hours Sept. 17.

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Owner of Cedar Creek Pools Shannon Wylie (left) and Blue Diamond Pest Control Owner Giovanni Rodriguez enjoy the atmosphere at the grand reopening and ribbon cutting of Fig’s Backyard.

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Tool City Councilmember Greg Figueroa speaks of the accomplishments and future endeavors for the city during the town hall meeting at Fig’s Backyard Sept. 16.

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Gun Barrel City Mayor Brian Crull (left) and Tool City Councilmember Greg Figueroa discuss the growth in communities on Cedar Creek Lake. 

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Lakeside Construction Owner Damon Lewis (from left), Home Instead Owners Eric Gassman and wife Kim and The Monitor’s Director of Sales and Marketing Janice Grubbs-Vincik promote local business opportunities at the CCLACC Business After Hours event held at Fig’s Backyard Sept. 17.

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Henderson County Precinct 1 Commissioner Wendy Spivey (from left), Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Richardson and Henderson County Network Manager Jody Vincik enjoy the festivities at the Tool town hall meeting Sept. 17.