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GUN BARREL CITY–Beginning Saturday, Oct. 5, HK Contracting will begin Phase I of reconstruction of Harbor Point Rd.  Reconstruction and paving of Phase 1 will include from Highway (HWY) 334 (Main Street) down 2,300 feet North to the end of Lakeview Elementary property.

Courtesy Photo Mabank and Kaufman players, coaches, referees, and families form a prayer circle during the Sept. 14 little league football game where players were injured. CareFlite landed on the field twice to rush injured players to Children’s Medical Center of Dallas.   

KAUFMAN COUNTY—During the regular meeting of the Kaufman County Commissioners Court held Sept. 10 the fiscal year budget and tax rate were approved. County Judge Jakie Allen held a public hearing during the meeting for anyone to comment on the budget and tax rate to which there were no comments.

Monitor Photo/ Ashlee Sawyer The Malakoff ISD Board of Trustees cheer and applaud after a ribbon cutting signifying the grand opening of the high school during their ceremony held Sept. 3.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray The Sunday before Sept. 11 local first responders proceed through all municipalities around Cedar Creek Lake in honor of all 9/11 first responders.

Courtesy Photo/Denise York The Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake celebrates the 27th Annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser with the theme “It’s a Jungle Out There” Aug. 17 at the Athens Country Club.

HENDERSON COUNTY–As of the latest report, FEMA has distributed $6.8 million in direct aid to Henderson County residents following the severe storms in May. This substantial support, provided through the FEMA Individual and Households Program (IHP), has been crucial in helping the community recover.