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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.

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.

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. 

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.  

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.

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.

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.

Monitor Photo/Denise York Members of the Oakmont POA fill the chairs during the April 9 meeting.

Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer Members of the Seven Points Police Department are recognized during the April 11 city council meeting by Chief of Police Raymond Wennerstrom. 

Monitor Photo/Jody Vincik Henderson County HELP Center and Maggie’s House hosts the Angels Among Us gala April 6.