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Body Monitor photo/Carla GrayJustin Daggs (left) and Mayor Nicole Mason-Driver gives a thumbs up to the corn on the cob eating contest at the Cornbread Festival in Malakoff Sept. 27. Daggs gnawed his way to first place eating the most corncobs in minutes.

Body Courtesy Photo/DARSarah Maples Daughters of the American Revolution Vice Regent Ramona Southerland (from left) stands with Gun Barrel City Mayor Pro Tem April Burns to display the proclamation for Constitution Week. 

Body Courtesy Photo/Kemp ISDKemp students and staff enjoy a time of fellowship during the See You at the Pole event held Sept. 24. See You at the Pole is an annual event for students to come together at their school’s flagpole to pray for their schools, communities and each other.

Body Monitor photo/Janice Grubbs-VincikThe entrance to the Kaufman County Emergency Preparedness Festival celebrates first responders Sept. 20. 

Body Monitor photo/Carla GrayGun Barrel City Secretary Janet Dillard (from left), Community Engagement Coordinator Brooke Hairl, City Council Member Mickie Raney, City Administrator Dr.

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Body Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonKerens Community Development Committee President Jennifer Combs (standing) shows Kerens City Council member Greg Allen plans to build a park in the city that she says would be completely accessible for people with disabilities, and which would bring...

Body Courtesy Photo/Mabank High SchoolAfter two years of research and follow through, Mabank senior Anna Villines launches the community fridge to help fight food waste. 

Body Monitor photo/Carla GrayMabank High School 2025 Homecoming King Noah Spencer (left) and Queen Cami Dunn ride in the homecoming parade Sept. 13. Both were voted by their peers to represent the land of the Panthers.