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Monitor Photo/ Ashlee SawyerRiver 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.

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonMalakoff 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.

Monitor Photo/Denise YorkThe Sarah Maples Chapter of the NSDAR presents a program Nov. 9 commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War at the Mabank Veterans Memorial.

Monitor Photo/Denise YorkThe Kiwanis Club of Cedar Creek Lake shops for deserving students from area schools including Tool Elementary, Eustace and Trinidad. Students receive warm clothing for the upcoming Fall and Winter season. Community members join in to help shop for the children.

Monitor Photo/Carla GrayMabank High School Senior Night celebrates the 2025 Senior athletes from the drill team, cheerleading, cross country, band, athletic trainers, and football during the Nov. 1 football game against Palestine.

Monitor Photo/Carla GrayMabank Mayor Randy Teague (left) is “arrested” for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle Oct. 29. The stunt is all part of a fund raiser for Kaufman County Crime Stoppers. Officials in Kaufman County are asked to be “warranted” and “arrested.”

Monitor Photo/Carla GrayTri-County Library team are dressed as Dr. Seuss characters from The Cat in The Hat. The team happily gives candy out to trick or treaters who stroll up and down Market Street in Mabank Oct. 31.

CEDAR CREEK LAKE—The Nov. 5 general election for presidential, state, and local office results are as follows.

Courtesy PhotoEight uniquely appointed homes will be decked out for the holidays and open for viewing at the fourth annual Cedars & Cinnamon Holiday Home Tour.