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Courtesy Photos Henderson County Sheriff’s Deputies are shown with other law enforcement agencies as they execute search warrants and make arrests in connection with alleged drug sales by Payne Springs police chief and officer.

HENDERSON COUNTY–Athens resident Monica Figueroa was arrested March 13 in connection with the death of her four-year-old son Grayson Hurt, Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said in a press release.

Monitor Photo/Di Johnson Learning with Lana Joy Foundation board members (from left) Clint Joiner, Terri Vincent, Heather Hanes, Julia Helderlein and Pennie Milligan pose at the ball’s photo booth. Additional board members include Amy Pellet (not pictured).

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kerens ISD (KISD) trustee Tyrone Bailey (left) receives a certificate from KISD Student Services and Operations Director Brad Atkeisson noting Bailey’s efforts as Navarro County Precinct 2 road and bridge foreman to check the school district’s bus routes during the...

GUN BARREL CITY–In a meeting filled with outbursts and punctuated by sharp raps of the gavel, the Gun Barrel City (GBC) Council managed to do some business and unanimously agreed to take applications for the Park Board.

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.

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).

KERENS–Kerens City Council voted Feb. 7 to order a May 6 election to fill two council seats and the mayoral position. Those council seats are held currently by Bryant Jennings and Darren Lane, both of whom have signed up for re-election, according to City Administrator Katherine Combs.

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.

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.