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Body Monitor Photo/Janice Vincik-Grubbs 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. 

Body 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.

Body Monitor Photo/Carla Gray 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. 

Body HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted unanimously Aug. 20 to approve a resolution opposing applying biosolids in Henderson County.

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Body 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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Body Courtesy Photo/Kemp ISD 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. 

Body Monitor Photo/Carla Gray Dale Monnin with Drum Cafe encourages teachers to use rhythm, expression and unity. Monnin announced that Mabank is the 77th fastest growing school district in the State of Texas. Each campus was acknowledged by a beat of the drums.

Body TOOL—Multiple law enforcement agencies have been involved in an extensive investigation involving a homicide in Tool. According to a press release, the Tool Police Department responded to a call for service regarding a missing person within the city limits of Tool Aug. 1.