Honoring Stormie’s legacy
Courtesy Photo
Motorcade brings Matthews home from M.D. Anderson Hospital Houston June 16.
Courtesy Photo
Matthews’ (left) legacy of love lives on with son Jace (center) and husband Darian.
Courtesy Photo
Motorcade brings Matthews home from M.D. Anderson Hospital Houston June 16.
Courtesy Photo
Matthews’ (left) legacy of love lives on with son Jace (center) and husband Darian.
HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted to enact a burn ban starting Aug. 1, which lasts 28 days to line up with a later court meeting, which convenes weekly on Tuesdays.
County Fire Marshal Shane Renberg told the court that the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) jumped about 70 points this past week. KBDI measures items such as soil moisture, ranging from zero being totally wet to 800 representing absolutely dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
HENDERSON COUNTY–Christopher Nelson Hood, 48, was convicted of murder in the 2021 shooting death of Brooke Spurgeon according to reports by Henderson County District Attorney Jenny Palmer.
The trial began July 18 and concluded July 24 with Hood’s conviction of Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. The case was heard in the 392nd District Court by Judge Scott McKee. Palmer and Assistant District Attorney Daynah Fallwell represented the state.
Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Peyton (left) and Rowdy Gregg are having a fun time at JulyFest ‘23.
Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Keeping cool under a canopy at the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Gun Barrel City Chapter booth are Robert Long (from left), Joy Long, Ally Kartal, Numan Kartal and Marty Mullins.
KAUFMAN COUNTY–Commissioners voted to issue a burn ban during the regular meeting Aug. 1. Fire Marshall Paul Ayres told commissioners that during this time of year, conditions often make burning dangerous, and this season is already proving to be high-risk.
Ayres went on to tell commissioners that the first major grass fire of the season occurred last week when 20 acres ignited as a result of bailing hay. He stated that grass is currently completely cured, making it a very fast burn, and that over the coming days, conditions will continue to get dryer.
Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Malakoff ISD trustees heard a proposal July 17 to lease the district’s Leo Orr Sr. Education Center, which was originally the site of the segregation-era African American high school, later morphing into the integrated junior high school. The campus currently serves as an alternative school for students with behavioral issues, which is planned to be moved in Aug. 2024.
Monitor Photo/Denise York
The Mabank Choir and Panther Edition have a long legacy of superior performance and achievement thanks to Choir Director Catherine Lindsley (second from left). Pictured with her, giving information and encouragement are Molly McDowell (from left), Junior High Choir Director Mary Ann Mc Dowell, Michaela McDowell and Angelica Forrest.
Courtesy Photo
OMI projectors create immersive learning activities for students at all ability levels.
Courtesy Photo
Mabank ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Russell Marshall welcomes Michael Rowland as the new principal of Mabank High School. He replaces Charity Groom who has recently been named the district Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Courtesy Photo
Isaiah Washington (center) thanks Payne Springs Fire Rescue crew for cutting him out of a crushed vehicle and saving his life.