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Body Monitor Photo/Denise York Mabank ISD Board of trustees honors the 4A Division 1 Spirit State Champion High School Cheerleaders at the monthly meeting Feb. 27. Presenting the Cheerleaders are their coaches Leslie Jedlicka and Lindsey Minyard.

Body Monitor Photo/Denise York Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce GBC Chapter Chair Marty Mullins (left) holds House Resolution H.R. 212, making Feb. 14 Cedar Creek Lake Area Day at the state capitol. The resolution is signed by Rep. Keith Bell (center).

Body KERENS–Kerens City Council voted Feb. 7 to order a May 6 election to fill two council seats and the mayoral position.

Body MABANK–Members of the Mabank ISD community gathered Monday evening to unite in prayer for high school student Everett Nix who was injured in an accidental shooting.

Body Courtesy Photo/Keith Bell’s Office Senator Bob Hall (left) and Representative Keith Bell (second from right) join residents of Kaufman County for a picture in the State House of Representatives Feb. 6 for Kaufman County Day.

Body Monitor Photo/Denise York Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney updates chamber members on county accomplishments.

Body EUSTACE–At the Feb. 2 meeting of the Eustace City Council, council members voted for an early pay-off on the total remaining balance of just over $96,000 on its loan with First State Bank.

Body ATHENS–Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Trustees announced Dr. Jason Morrison as the sole finalist for the president position. Morrison, currently Chancellor of Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech), was chosen from a field of 136 applicants in a national search.

Body MABANK–Following the previous recommendation of the district’s Fall 2021 Facility Advisory Committee, the Mabank ISD Board of Trustees unanimously called a bond election for May 6.

Body Courtesy Photo/Jody Vincik Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney (left) swears in new Pct. 2 Constable Jason Ramsey. Ramsey replaces Mitch Baker who retired Dec. 2022 after 24 years of service. He will fill Baker’s unexpired term which ends Dec. 31, 2024.