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The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution past regents gather to celebrate 40 years at the Cedar Creek Country Club Oct. 16. Sarah Jungman (from left), Susan Martz-Cothran, Carol Dudley Dwinnell, Carole Ruska and Suzanne Fife pose for a picture after the luncheon.
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Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Gun Barrel City Chapter meets Oct. 17 for their network breakfast. Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Chair Marty Mullins (from left), Edward Jones Financial Advisor Charles Carter, Gun Barrel City Manager Dr. Angie Smith, Gun Barrel City Animal Control Officer Carol Jett and Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce President Jo Ann Hanstrom discuss business opportunities for Gun Barrel City.
AUSTIN–Henderson, Kaufman and Van Zandt counties are among 143 counties included in a disaster declaration issued Oct. 14 by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott because of an increasing wildfire threat across the state.
The National Weather Service predicts near-record heat through October as well as a warm and dry winter. Upcoming windy conditions will increase the potential for wildfire activity across the state, the Texas Division of Emergency Management said in an Oct. 14 press release about the governor’s declaration.
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Early voting begins Oct. 21 for the Nov. 5 general election. Early voting locations for Henderson County can be found at https://www.henderson-county.com and for Kaufman County at https://www.kaufmancounty.net. Early voting ends Friday, Nov. 1.
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The Al Ahmady Family is finally home! Operation Finally Home, City of Mabank and many contractors and donors partnered to build a home for this deserving family. Al Ahmady suffered from an IED explosion and mortar attacks in Iraq while working with the United States Naval Special Warefare Command. Ahmady wanted to be in Texas near his Navy SEAL friends.
HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Master Gardener Association (HCMGA) will hold an online sale from 9 a.m. Octo. 11 through 9 p.m. Oct. 20. Eight different varieties of vegetables perfect for growing in the fall and through winter will be sold: arugula, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collard greens, cabbage, mustard greens, and two types of lettuces. Snapdragons, pansies, and dianthus—flowers that love East Texas’ autumn and winter weather—will also be available. Raffle tickets can be purchased online for a chance to win one of three prizes.
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Kim Cramm (from left), Rennie Elliot and Cedar Creek Brewery Owner Jim Elliot hold a raffle for prizes during the Cedar Creek Brewery Fall Festival Oct. 12.
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Resident Kade Rasbury enjoys playing cornhole at the Cedar Creek Brewery Fall Festival Oct. 12.
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Candidates Robert Stykes (from left), Mark Holley, Greg Figueroa and Vance White attend the City of Tool’s Meet the Candidates Oct. 7.
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Members of the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and YNS Development Services prepare to break ground on the Pier 334 Development Oct. 14. The development will consist of a marina, splash park, amphitheater and fishing pier. There will also be a boutique Hilton Tapestry hotel, banquet hall, restaurant and coffee shop in addition to a food hall building which will house up to four additional restaurants.
