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Monitor Photo/Exiyannah LujanCandidates 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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Monitor Photo/Ashlee SawyerMembers 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.

Courtesy PhotoSeams 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.

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

Courtesy Photo/Mabank ISDMabank Intermediate students came together in a beautiful way to support their beloved crossing guard who recently experienced the loss of his wife.

Courtesy PhotoSuzanne 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.Courtesy PhotoDAR member Carole Ruska (right) poses with Gun Barrel...

Monitor Photo/Ashlee SawyerGwen pets a pet rooster held by Gun Barrel City Animal Control officer Carol Jett during Gun Barrel City’s Night Out Oct. 2. 

Courtesy PhotoKemp 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.

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...