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Body Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kathy and Terry McCarroll of LaRue’s 1957 Chevrolet wins the Best in Show Award at the May 4 Cedar Creek Lake Car Show, sponsored by the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

Body Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer Musician Darren Rozell engages with his smallest audience member while performing at the Cedar Creek Lake Festival May 4.

Body CEDAR CREEK LAKE—The Mabank ISD Bond was approved by voters during the May 4 election with 826 votes for the bond from Henderson County and 566 votes from Kaufman County. “It’s a great day in the land of the Panther!

Body Courtesy Photo Henderson County District Attorney Jenny Palmer (right) congratulates Eustace Intermediate fourth-grader Harley Beal (center holding certificate) as the 2025 Go Blue shirt design winner during the Henderson County First Responder’s Rodeo April 26.

Body KAUFMAN COUNTY—During the regular Kaufman County Commissioners Court meeting held April 30, the county approved the purchase of mitigation credits.

Body Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer “Land of the Free” (left) made by Carolyn Fackler and quilted by Cynthia Allen took home many awards during the Gun Barrel City Quilters Guild show held April 26 and 27 at the CR Legacy Event Center.

Body KAUFMAN COUNTY—The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is investigating an incident where a deputy shot and killed a dog while responding to a 911 non-violent call, according to a news report from Fox 4 KDFW.

Body Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer Area homeschool students proudly display their winning ribbons earned during the Learn with Laura Homeschool Science Fair at Tri-County Library April 26. 

Body Courtesy Photo/Kemp ISD 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.  

Body 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.