Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Mabank Running Club hosts its annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning Nov. 28. Twenty-seven racers lined up at the Mabank Pavilion for the event. The next run will be for Mabank Education Foundation at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the high school.
GUN BARREL CITY—After the Gun Barrel City Police Department received multiple calls about a white male wearing a hoodie with an emblem on the back breaking into vehicles and taking property in the Arbalado, Willow Wood and Mantle Manors neighborhoods the department announced on social media he has been apprehended.
Officers announced that, “after reviewing video footage, officers recognized the individual and set out to locate him.” According to the report, Investigator Ruiz made contact with the suspect Nov. 25, and he fled on foot.
SEVEN POINTS—During the Nov. 14 regular city council meeting, the City of Seven Points discussed the possibility of a Community Development Block Grant. With a deadline of December, the city will have to work quickly but could receive up to $750,000 of assistance towards road repair, and construction.
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Cedar Creek Literary Club member Brenda Hogue (left) presents Fran Sonka with her birthday cake in celebration of Sonka’s 94th birthday during the Nov. 12 literary club meeting. Sonka who has been a dedicated community member has greeted children at Tool Elementary with a hug and a teddy bear for many years.
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Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) celebrates their 50th Anniversary Nov. 16. State Representative Keith Bell (center) stands with Payne Springs Fire Rescue Chief Adam Robinson and other members of the PSFR to commemorate the anniversary. Bell presents a Texas Flag and certificate to the members.
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Cedar Creek Brewery hosts Cause for the Paws Animal Fair Nov. 16. Attendees enjoy a doggie parade, giveaways, vendors and it wouldn’t be complete without a best dressed pet contest.
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Velda Dixon (left), Verabank Representative Tara Rigby and Dogwood Designs Floral Proprietor Kimberly Bramhall shop at Elsie Mae during this month’s chamber business after hours Nov. 5.
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River and Laikyn Ingram of Twinzies Creations showcase their favorite pieces for sale during the Kemp Kids Market hosted by Kemp Parks and Recreation Department Nov. 9.
MABANK—Mabank Police Department responded to a call Nov. 7, in the 500 Block of East Kaufman Street where a resident reported hearing gunshots outside.
According to a press release, a patrolman who was working in the area located a male running down the street with an apparent injury. The male was detained and given medical attention immediately and identified as Tyrese Ramsey.
It was later determined that Ramsey got into an altercation with an acquaintance, who was later identified as Terrence Boley Jr.
Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Malakoff beats Winnsboro 35-28 for the district title to cap off a second-straight perfect regular season and win their 26th consecutive game Nov. 8. The Malakoff Tigers head to CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium in Tyler for game 1 of the playoffs against Tatum at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. GO TIGERS!
