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The Mabank Fire Department holds its 32nd annual chili supper Feb. 7. This year the supper is a benefit for Chris Kemp (second from right), a 30-year police officer with the Lewisville Police Department and a 14-year volunteer firefighter with the Mabank Fire Department. After tragedy struck Kemp's family, he and wife Jennifer (second from left) stepped in to help raise his niece and nephew. Now Kemp is battling more struggles after being diagnosed with cancer, and this year's chili supper is to help Kemp and his family. Standing with Kemp and his wife Jennifer is Lewisville Police Officer Andrew Richardson (from left) and Lewisville Police Detective Jonathan Schultz. 

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Mabank FD Captain Gerardo Sanchez (left) and Firefighter Roy Dewberry cook the homemade chili in the fire department bay over an open fire. 

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Mabank Mayor Randy Teague (left), Representative Keith Bell and John Carter Teague come to the Mabank Fire Department Chili Supper to show their support for the department Feb. 7.

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 incumbent Judge Jamie Fawns enters the Mabank Fire Station for the firefighters chili supper Feb. 7.

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Visitors come to the chili supper for the food and fellowship. Mabank Fire Fighter Kenneth Tanner (left) and Precinct 2 Commissioner Scott Tuley have a friendly discussion before getting a bowl of chili Feb. 7.

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Candidate for Precinct 2 County Commissioner Eron Hoops (left) and wife Kara arrive at the chili supper ready to enjoy some good food and conversations with friends Feb. 7.