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Body Courtesy Photo Fire Departments from Payne Springs, Gun Barrel City, Athens and Eustace work together to extinguish a fire that potentially started in the attic above the sanctuary at First Baptist Church in Eustace May 23.

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Body Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton The new 1,300-seat Malakoff High School gymnasium is shown during a May 16 tour led by Superintendent Don Layton.

Body KAUFMAN COUNTY—Commissioners of Kaufman County met in regular meeting May 21 and heard a presentation from the Childrens Advocacy Center for Kaufman County (CACKC) board chairs.

Body TRINIDAD— A man in Orange County plead guilty to embezzling more than $300,000 while employed as Trinidad ISD’s Business Manager.

Body Monitor Photo/Jody Vincik Henderson County Commissioners’ Court vote May 21 to proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month, which coincides with an effort to note mental health awareness across the country.

Body MABANK–Mabank Intermediate School (MIS) is proud to announce that they have been awarded the Capturing Kids Hearts Rising Star Award for 2024. This award recognizes the campus's dedication to building strong relationships with both students and staff.

Body KEMP—A teacher for Kemp ISD was arrested May 8 and charged with injury to a child, according to a Fox 4 News report.

Body Courtesy Photos/City of Mabank The City of Mabank is thrilled to showcase the new inclusive park May 11. The Angel League athletes are the first to enjoy the new park. Mabank Parks and Recreation Department has been hard at work since everything arrived April 11.

Body MABANK–The Mabank Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) proudly announces the 69th Annual Mabank Rodeo and Western Week to be held Monday, June 24 through Saturday, June 29.