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Kemp ISD seeks grants for school safety

1 year ago By News Staff

KEMP–Kemp ISD Board of Trustees voted to apply for COPS grants to increase safety and security for students. These grants are made available through the U.S. Department of Justice programs under the STOP School Violence Act and require schools to partially match funds.
These grants were among the grants stated during the public hearing portion of the meeting which the board holds each year, informing the public that the district intends to seek grants.

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Walking for the 22 a day

1 year ago By News Staff

Members of the DFW-North Texas “All Airborne” Chapter 82nd Airborne Division along with local supporters walk a 2.2 mile journey in honor of July fourth but also for the estimated 22 veterans, service members, law enforcement and first responders who commit suicide daily. The walks are lead by 82nd Airborne Division Chaplain Gabriel Kanawite.

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Business goes swimmingly for Cedar Creek Pools

1 year ago By News Staff

CEDAR CREEK LAKE–After three years in business locally, a new 7,200-square foot retail facility, which held its grand opening June 10, has allowed Cedar Creek Pools to give its customers more options to have fun in the water.
Cedar Creek Pools is owned by Shannon Wiley, who has been in pool construction since 1989. Wiley recalls a saying from the man who first hired him in the business. “Get your feet wet without getting in over your head. And I’m trying to continue with that motto,” he says.

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Daniel Herbert Shaw, Jr.

1 year ago By News Staff

Daniel Herbert Shaw, Jr. was born to parents Daniel Herbert Shaw, Sr. and Annie Corene (Caldwell) Shaw Feb. 14, 1944, becoming their very favorite Valentine's Day gift, ever.
When Dan married the love of his life, Sharon, he knew he had found his soul mate.
He was a good man, great son, devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather and great-grandfather.

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SKAINS WINS GUN BARREL CITY MAYOR’S RACE

1 year ago By News Staff

GUN BARREL CITY–After numbers from the May 7 election forced a runoff race between candidates Linda Rankin and incumbent Mayor David Skains, Gun Barrel City voters re-elected Skains as their mayor June 28.
In May, candidates Skains, Rankin and newcomer Zachary Kennedy ran for the mayor’s seat but with no candidate taking over 50 percent of the vote, it forced a runoff election.
Early voting numbers totaled 109 votes for June 16 and 17 and 168 votes the week of June 20 through June 24. Election day numbers were 121 total votes.

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Payne Springs hears development plans

1 year ago By News Staff

PAYNE SPRINGS–Payne Springs City Council heard a June 21 presentation about development plans in the vicinity of the State Highway 198 intersection with County Road 2531 (Clear Creek Road).
Council learned that Logan Graff and Kelley Meeker are in partnership to build boat, RV, covered, self and open storage on the back portion of the 14-acre tract, with future plans to build retail space at the front two acres along the highway. Graff said that part could feature a gas station, car wash or a retail store.

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Kerens ISD adopts budget, accepts tax application

1 year ago By News Staff

KERENS–On June 20, Kerens Independent School District (KISD) trustees approved the district’s spending plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which starts July 1.
The budget’s total expenditures of $10,909,678 with revenue of $10,924,805 to put the district’s budget $15,127 in the black. Revenue comes from $4,617,241 of local and intermediate sources (which includes property taxes), $3,975,609 from state program revenue and $2,331,955 from federal program revenue. The largest item for expenditures ($4,606,989) is for instruction, which includes salaries and benefits.

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Former councilman, EDC board member and firefighter passes

1 year ago By News Staff

GUN BARREL CITY–Longtime Gun Barrel City community member Ron Wyrick passed away June 26 but not before leaving his mark on the city.
Wyrick was a former city council member, Economic Development Cooperation (EDC) Board Member and firefighter. Mayor David Skains stated, “He was a friend to all Gun Barrel City and will be terribly missed by everyone who ever worked with him. Without Ron a lot of things that been accomplished would have never happened.”

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Game Night at Mabank Rodeo

1 year ago By News Staff

Kaufman County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Johnny Adams (right) cheers on a little cowboy as he takes part in the fireman’s boot toss on game night during Rodeo Week June 21 in Mabank.

Members of one of the bed race teams strap in a young baby in a car seat to take part in game night June 21 in Mabank.

Members of multiple fire departments push a bed carrying the equipment of Daryl West, a former member of the Mabank Fire Department who recently passed away.

A team rounds the final cone during the bed races June 21 on Main Street in Mabank.

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HENDERSON COUNTY ISSUES 30 DAY BURN BAN

1 year ago By News Staff

HENDERSON COUNTY–Commissioners’ Court of Henderson County voted June 21 to impose a 30-day burn ban on the recommendation of County Fire Marshal Shane Renberg, who consulted with 22 volunteer fire chiefs across the county, all of whom favored the ban, he said.
Renberg told the court the Keetch-Byram Drought Index for the county averaged 566 and is increasing 9-13 points per day. The fire marshal said 575 is the threshold for considering a burn ban, which most of the county is “well over,” he stated.

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