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Seams and Dreams state of the art sports complex will be located on the 40-acre Economic Development Corporation property on State Highway 274, just south of Kemp High School.

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James Hunt speaks to people about donations needed for North Carolina residents. 

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Mabank Intermediate students came together in a beautiful way to support their beloved crossing guard who recently experienced the loss of his wife. “To show our care and compassion the students have been making heartfelt cards to remind him that he’s an important part of our school family and that we are all here for him during this difficult time,” Mabank ISD stated on social media. The district goes on to state that, “It’s moments like these that show the true spirit of our students- their kindness and empathy shine bright.”
 

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Suzanne Fife with The Sarah Maples Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) (right) stands with Tool Mayor Mike Dumont after receiving the signed proclamation for Constitution Week.

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DAR member Carole Ruska (right) poses with Gun Barrel City Mayor Brian Crull to display the Constitution Week proclamation.

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Gwen pets a pet rooster held by Gun Barrel City Animal Control officer Carol Jett during Gun Barrel City’s Night Out Oct. 2. 

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Kemp ISD staff show support for Bullying Prevention Month by wearing blue colors Oct. 1. National Bullying Prevention Month begins Oct. 1 and ends Thursday, Oct. 31. On the first day of October and throughout the whole month, students, schools and communities all over the world go BLUE together against bullying. 

HENDERSON COUNTY–During its Oct. 8 meeting, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court acknowledged a resignation letter from Seven Points-based Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Kevin Pollock, effective Jan. 5.
County Judge Wade McKinney said a letter dated Sept. 27 from Pollock lays out Pollok’s plans for his future “and we do wish him the best,” thanking Pollock for his years of service. The court then voted to start accepting applications and resumes for the post.

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Remi Derden (left) and Lily Daggs prefer cotton candy at the Malakoff Cornbread Festival Sept. 28.

CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Before the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election day, early voting will begin Monday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Nov. 1. The presidential election will consist of Republican candidate Donald J. Trump and running mate JD Vance, Democratic candidate Kamala D. Harris and running mate Tim Walz, Libertarian candidate Chase Oliver and running mate Mike ter Maat and Green Party candidate Jill Stein and running mate Rudolph Ware. 

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Brothers Liam (from left) and Atticus Rodriguez cool down with snow cones after volunteering to clean up neighborhoods with the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) Sept. 28.