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HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted Dec. 13 to enter into a tax abatement agreement with a company that plans to construct a solar electric facility between Athens and Eustace. The agreement only affects county-related taxes, said County Judge Wade McKinney.

Monitor Photo/Bodey Cooper Santa Claus hitches a ride on a fire truck with some help from the Seven Points Fire Department Dec. 10 to the Library at Cedar Creek Lake in Seven Points. 

Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer Owners of the W Brand of establishments W Haus, W Four Fifty Six and Waves David Westerfield (left) and Thomas Weigl showcase their holiday display.

COURTESY PHOTO Malakoff Tigers Head Coach Jamie Driskell and players celebrate their 29-17 Regional final victory over the Grandview Zebras during their school song Dec. 2 at Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie. 

Monitor Photo/Janice Grubbs Vincik Law enforcement gathers outside the home where the standoff took place. 

Courtesy Photo The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who stop by Market Street for Mabank’s Ole Fashioned Christmas Dec. 2. Courtesy Photo Mabank Police Officer Doss (right) assists members of the Explorer unit in serving hot chocolate to the community.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton JR Distinctive Landscaping wins first place for the Gun Barrel City Christmas Parade, held Dec. 3.  Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Golden Chick restaurant takes second place during the Gun Barrel City Christmas Parade. 

HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court approved an interlocal agreement with Mabank ISD to use county employees and equipment to assist in building a road at Lakeview Elementary in Gun Barrel City to help with congestion while picking up students Nov. 22.

Courtesy Photo The Grinch, along with members of the Gun Barrel City Fire and Police Departments make an appearance Nov. 26 at the Gun Barrel City Walmart in honor of Mabelle’s Toy Drive. 

GUN BARREL CITY–The Gun Barrel City Police and Fire Departments responded to a call of possible carbon monoxide poisoning Nov. 26 in the 100 block of Garret Lane in Gun Barrel City.