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Courtesy Photo Brian Crull is elected Gun Barrel City’s new mayor.

Monitor File Photo VFW Auxiliary Post 4376 President Kathy Jensen (left) passes out gift bags as Auxiliary Post Patriotic Instructor Gay Compton cuts the cake during a Women Veterans Day reception June 12 at the Seven Points VFW Hall.

KAUFMAN COUNTY–Kaufman County Commissioners heard from Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Howie on severe area flooding and efforts to help those affected at the court’s regular meeting Oct. 31.

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.

Courtesy Photo 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.

Monitor File Photo Rendering of The Eight at Tool master plan

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray Parrot Head President Robert Render (right) presents Garcia with a donation to Toys for Tots.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray 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.

Courtesy Photo/Michelle Braud Mabank Police Officer Mattie Hyles (right) poses with a future recruit at the Night Out with the Police. 

Monitor File Photo 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.