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Mayor Pro-Tem John Chappell introduces Judge Jan Groom as the Spotlight Employee of the Month May 13. Groom has been with the city since 2008 and is currently the City Judge. Council members Daren Day (from left), Joey Rich, Groom, Chappell, Derek Harrill and Tyson Adams congratulate Groom on her achievement.
TEXAS–Governor Greg Abbott announced May 15 that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Trevor McEuen, who failed to appear for his court date while out on bond for capital murder. The Texas Department of Public Safety has added the suspect to their 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List.
Monitor Photo/Jody Vincik
Henderson County officials and law enforcement members salute during the 2025 Peace Officers Memorial May 15 to pay tribute to fallen officers.
Photo Courtesy GBC Fire Department
A major accident that occurred in the 200 block of Legendary Lane shut down traffic for over two hours May 15.
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Members of the Mabank ISD Education Foundation accept the Business of the Month Award during the CCLACC’s May 8 luncheon. Pictured are Market St. Nest Owner Shannon Anderson (from left), Chrissy Adams with Mabank Housing Authority, Executive Director of the Mabank ISD Education Foundation Tonya Chapman and Derrick Hoelscher with Patterson Insurance.
HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted May 13 to award a bid related to what the county auditor called an “emergency situation” at the county’s Judicial Complex at 109 W. Corsicana St. in Athens, where an air conditioning unit has failed.
The action item called for considering proposals for HVAC repair/replacement at the complex. There were three vendor bids concerning this unit, stated County Judge Wade McKinney. “We currently have a major bid out for these, but this unit fell apart on us quicker,” he remarked.
KAUFMAN COUNTY—During the May 6 session of the Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court County Judge Jakie Allen extended his appreciation to the voters of Kaufman County for voting for the bond which grants the construction of a new juvenile detention center.
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Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church Reverend Kristin Rockwell (left) said, ”This is so much fun. I am grateful that the school lets us come and share this with the kids.” The boutique was a dream of Rockwell’s and with the help of church volunteers and Principal Brandi Sutton the dream has continued for three years.
KAUFMAN COUNTY–Kaufman County murder suspect Trevor McEuen, 36, failed to appear for his jury trial set May 5. According to a press release from Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Wiley, “Information received is that McEuen removed his leg monitor in the early morning hours, violating bond conditions put in place by the 422nd District Court.”
Monitor Photo/Janice Grubbs Vincik
Cars line up for judging during the Cedar Creek Lake Car Show and Mabank Athletic Booster Club Crawfish Boil at the Mabank Pavilion May 3. The annual car show and crawfish boil is hosted by the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Mabank ISD Athletic Booster Club.
