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GUN BARREL CITY–The Gun Barrel City Police Department responded to the Gun Barrel City Park involving a dog that was dumped and abandoned at Burger King, located at 151 W Main Street, Gun Barrel City Feb. 16 at approximately 2:22 p.m.Officers secured the dog at the Gun Barrel City Animal Control...

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonDuring Feb. 18’s school board meeting, Malakoff ISD recognizes National School Counseling Week held Feb. 3-7 by honoring Malakoff Intermediate School and Malakoff Junior High Counselor Laura Smith (from left), Malakoff Elementary School Counselor Michelle Dickens and...

Monitor Photo/Ashlee SawyerGood Guys Saloon and Sports Bar Owner Dwane Harrison (from left) visits with Hootin Holler General Manager Mike Ybarra and bartenders Danielle Barton (back left) and Courtney Gibson during the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours Event held...

Courtesy Photo/Joyce LawlessSpread the Love Jelly and Jams is a Mabank farm stand that offers unique jams and jelly’s, breads and fresh eggs for sale. COURTESY PHOTO/JESSICA BRADLEYLamn Ducky Farms is a roadside farm stand in the Tool area with eggs and bread for sale. 

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonMabank Lady Panthers players and coaches celebrate the Regional Championship Feb. 21 at Mesquite Horn High School after beating Kennedale, 54-51, to advance to the State Semifinals Feb. 25 against Decatur at Mansfield Timberview High School (and Mabank’s first State...

GUN BARREL CITY—Gun Barrel City Police Department responded to 346 Flagship Lane at approximately 4:08 p.m. Feb. 23 in response to a shooting. According to a press release, officers located Mackenzie Wisdom, 22 of Gun Barrel City with a gunshot wound.

MABANK–Mabank City Council met Feb. 11. The meeting began with citizens’ comments, expressing gratitude toward the city workers that clean up after storms. Another citizen was thanking the city for the Telehealth services and how it has helped his family since they do not have insurance.

Monitor Photo/Carla GrayChef Cassy Jones in Eustace watches the interview she gave on the long standing show “Texas Country Reporter” Feb. 15.

GUN BARREL CITY—At approximately 6:33 p.m., Feb. 15 Gun Barrel City (GBC) Police Department responded to the GBC Walmart located at 1200 W Main Street regarding an armed male threatening to “shoot up the store.”