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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. 

Courtesy Photos/Log Cabin Fire Department

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. 

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.

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.

Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer Cossacks members, Gun Barrel City Mayor Brian Crull and children pose for a picture during the back to school supply drive held Aug. 12 at Gun Barrel City Hall.

Monitor Photo/ Ashlee Sawyer

By David Barber With Contribution from Russell Slaton

Courtesy Photo/Kemp ISD Officer Debi Nixon (right) is sworn in by Kemp ISD Police Chief Jodie Sorrells July 31. Nixon will serve as the KISD Safety and Security Coordinator as well as an officer at Kemp Intermediate School. Officer Nixon, welcome to the Jacket family.

Courtesy Photo Randy Perry is named Eustace Independent School District Interim Superintendent. Aug. 1 will be Perry’s first day with the district.