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Joseph Lindaman (left) accepts a firemans axe from Gun Barrel City Mayor Brian Crull during the March 25 city council meeting where he was recognized for his 22 years of service with the fire department.  

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Eustace Esports league is a growing program at Eustace High School which is being facilitated by Engineering Teacher Ronnie Babcock (right). Principles of Information Technology and Esports Coach Jenny McConathy (from left), team players Isai Solis, Manuel Padilla and Babcock participate in the after-school program four days a week, playing in the High School Esports League.

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Parrot Head Club President Robert Render (from left), Learning with Lana Joy Foundation Heather Hanes, Cedar Creek Brewery Owner Jim Elliott and Parrot Head Club Treasurer Rennie Elliott celebrate their club motto “Party with a Purpose” at the Cedar Creek Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours March 18.

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CCLACC Board Director Joy Long (left) presents the Citizen of the Year Award to Scott Tuley of Tuley’s Karaoke. Long said of Tuley, “This year’s honoree is a remarkable community leader, a man whose dedication to local youth sports, education and volunteerism is nothing short of inspiring.”

HENDERSON COUNTY–The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call March 24, in reference to the shooting of 30-year-old Samantha Moore in the Bonita Point subdivision just outside of Gun Barrel City. 
According to a press release, Moore was transported to UT Health Emergency Room in Gun Barrel City by UT Health EMS personnel. Deputies responded to the call and according to the press release learned Moore’s brother, John Clague, had allegedly shot her and fled the residence.

SEVEN POINTS‑Seven Points City Council met at the Civic Center March 13. The meeting was relocated due to storm damage at city hall. Mayor Keith Betts gave an update on the progress, “the adjuster came last Friday (March 7), we are now waiting on the engineer. But it does not sound favorable for the building to be fixed due to it will have to be brought up to code. The police department was by far the worst hit. ”The temporary location of the city hall is 715 Seven Points Drive (State Highway 274).

KAUFMAN COUNTY—The Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court held its regular weekly meeting March 18, during which the commissioner’s held a public hearing on the addition of stop signs in an area located in precinct 2. 

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E.J. Black (from left) with her sisters, Makenzie, Everly and Harper enjoy a cool drink of lemonade and horchata at the Mabank Farmers Market March 15.

By Ashlee Sawyer
ashlee@themonitor.net