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Kemp Primary students jog to raise nearly $1000 for some much-needed shade over the first and second grade playground areas. Say hello to future picnics and outdoor learning sessions under cool awnings.
KERENS—Kerens ISD (KISD) trustees voted April 22 to approve buying 150 Chromebook computers for students across all its campuses.
KISD Business Manager Kaitlyn Cotten said the price from Dell Technologies is $44,500. Related to that purchase, trustees approved a budget amendment reallocating $35,000 within the school district’s budget.
GUN BARREL CITY- During the Gun Barrel City Council meeting held April 16 the city adopted an ordinance (Ordinance No. O-2024-011) of Chapter 95 pertaining to junk vehicles. City Manager Angela Smith stated that the current ordinance is a challenge to enforce and is time-consuming for the city. Smith continued saying that junk vehicles is an issue that has tied the city’s hands and the new ordinance is more friendly with clear qualifications for residents and the city. The new ordinance will go into effect Saturday, June 1.
TOOL—The City of Tool proclaimed April to be child abuse awareness and prevention month during the April 18 regular city council meeting. Mayor Mike Dumont read the proclamation stating, “Children are Henderson County’s next generation of leaders and our brightest rays of hope for the future.
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Members of the Oakmont POA fill the chairs during the April 9 meeting.
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Members of the Seven Points Police Department are recognized during the April 11 city council meeting by Chief of Police Raymond Wennerstrom.
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Henderson County HELP Center and Maggie’s House hosts the Angels Among Us gala April 6. Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse (from left), Henderson County Attorney Clint Davis, The Monitor’s Director of Sales Janice Grubbs-Vincik, State Representative Keith Bell, 392nd District Court of Henderson County Judge Scott McKee and Henderson County Commissioner Precinct 2 Scott Tuley are ready to enjoy a night of dinner, live and silent auction and guest speaker Jenna Quinn.
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Kim Hodges accepts the award for Woman of Influence during the inaugural gala held April 13 at The Texan. Hodges was one of six finalists nominated for the prestigious award.
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Kathy’s Boutique owner Kathy Mains (from left), Karen Owen, Suzy Weaver, Sue Smith, Karen Mettler and Christy Warnock ready for the runway as the style show is about to begin at the Cedar Creek Country Club March 26.
