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Brinley (left) with sister Brex Denman take a hot dog break after going down the water slide.
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Jaxson Jones (left), Grace and Abigal Quesada have fun blowing bubbles at the bubble pool.
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July 11, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court approved spending no more than $2 million in emergency funding to start fixing problems at the Judicial Complex (shown) and Justice Center, both located in Athens.
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Athens Life Fellowship lights up the night July 7 with a beautiful fireworks display. The fireworks capped off an event filled with food, fellowship and fun for families.
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Golden Chick owner Terry Bell (front, right) comes to the rescue of a group at Aley Methodist Church when an elderly member passed away and the congregation wanted to hold a memorial service for him. Bell delivered food at no charge as part of service to the community.
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Firefighters with the Payne Springs Fire Department attempt to extinguish a house fire July 5.
CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) reported the second drowning of the season on their social media, urging area residents and visitors to be cautious while enjoying the lake.
The drowning took place on July 1 shortly before the Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Airshow was to begin and was reported in the Woodcanyon Waters subdivision. As units responded, the call was upgraded to CPR in progress.
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Firefighters from five departments meet to undergo water rescue training in preparation for the Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Airshow June 28.
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Firefighters practice recovering victims in water, bringing each to shore for EMS treatment.
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A double-wide trailer on East Acres Loop becomes fully involved with fire July 2. Gun Barrel City Fire Department responds with assistance from Payne Springs Fire Rescue and the Mabank Fire Department.
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Gun Barrel City leaders voted June 27 to enter a contract with the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake for animal shelter services. The facility is open to the public for adoptions five days per week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is located at 10200 County Road 2403 in Tool.
