HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded along with Emergency Medical Services to a report that a child had been abandoned in the driveway of a home on State Highway 19 just outside Athens Oct. 29, according to a report on the HCSO social media.
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Seven uniquely appointed homes will be decked out for the holidays and open for viewing at the third annual Cedars and Cinnamon Holiday Home Tour benefitting the Cedar Creek Garden Club.
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Rendering of The Eight at Tool master plan
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Parrot Head President Robert Render (right) presents Garcia with a donation to Toys for Tots.
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Mayor Randy Teague signs a proclamation stating Nov. 3 will be Jim McKee Appreciation Day in the city. McKee will be honored by Shepherds Heart Ministry as a Lifetime of Ministry Achievement award winner.
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Mabank Police Officer Mattie Hyles (right) poses with a future recruit at the Night Out with the Police.
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Kemp will hold its first annual Christmas parade and tree-lighting event Nov. 25 in downtown. The event will feature numerous activities for all ages in the community and a new city Christmas tree.
CEDAR CREEK LAKE–November is election season for several cities around Cedar Creek Lake, some electing officials while others vote on propositions.
In Gun Barrel City, the long-awaited race for mayor includes candidates Debbie DeLeon and Brian Crull.
In Tool, the race for mayor and two city council seats will be decided. Running unopposed for mayor is Councilman Mike Dumont. On the ballot for council is Councilman Michael Fladmark who is seeking reelection. Vera Bennet and Mayor Tommy Lawhon run for council as write-in candidates.
CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Mabank motorcyclist Robert Stickinger lost his life in an accident involving an 18-wheeler on Farm-to-Market 85 west of Seven Points Oct. 13.
According to a Department of Public Safety (DPS) report, Stickinger, 50, was operating a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle headed west when a 2008 Kenworth Truck Tractor towing a trailer turned left in front of him into Farm-to-Market 2613. The 18-wheeler was driven by 33-year-old Kyle T. Harmon of Merryville, La., according to the DPS initial investigation report.
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Molly’s Catfish Corner owner Molly Pyle celebrates 40 years of serving the Cedar Creek Lake Area excellent catfish, shrimp, onion rings and hushpuppies. The anniversary is Oct. 20.
