CEDAR CREEK LAKE—Former Payne Springs Police Chief, April Dawn Meadows, 39, of Mabank, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for delivery of a controlled substance with a two-year concurrent sentence for money laundering Aug. 27.
According to Henderson County Court and Judicial records, Meadows pleaded guilty without a deal in June, which waived her right to appeal.
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An early morning structure fire in the Cherokee Shores area of Cedar Creek Lake claims one life.
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Cedar Creek Brewery Owner Jim Elliott (from left) and Prosperity Bank’s Tate Cramm are busy judging hot rods at the 1st Annual Seven Points Car and Bike show benefitting the Seven Points Police Department for new bullet proof vests Aug. 17.
KAUFMAN–During the regular Kaufman County commissioners court meeting Aug. 20, Fire Marshal Chief Investigator Mike Taylor informs county commissioners of the recent increase of fires in the county. With the Aug. 19 temperature of 107 degrees, Taylor applauds the fire department for their work in handling the fires. Considering the county is about a week away from finishing the burning of debris by recent storms, Taylor offers a one-week grace period on the burn ban for the county. It was also mentioned that the fire department has purchased new signs for the burn ban.
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Tool Volunteer Fire Department holds a Back to School Bash Aug. 17. Samuel Dumith (from left) Lt. Randall Newkirk, Mayor Mike Dumont and Chief Rodney McClain distribute school supplies to students for the 2024-25 school year.
HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted unanimously Aug. 20 to approve a resolution opposing applying biosolids in Henderson County.
Before the vote, citizen commenter Randy Robertson described it “as kind of a crusade because of how dangerous this stuff is and how it will impact all our lives.” Robertson added, “You will be surprised how many of your constituents are on board,” saying he “hope(s) the whole state of Texas does away with it.”
GUN BARREL CITY–A bicyclist was killed Aug. 19 by a hit-and-run driver on the U.S. Highway 175 overpass spanning the State Highway 334 intersection, Gun Barrel City Police Department said.
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The Kemp High School Stingerettes pose with Silver Jacket pass holders during the annual Silver Jacket Breakfast Aug. 9. The annual breakfast serves the senior citizens of Kemp ISD a free breakfast and provides free admission to all Kemp ISD events.
