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Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer The Tool City Council smiles for a picture after newly elected and re-elected members were installed during the Nov. 17 council meeting.

CEDAR CREEK LAKE–The body of an unidentified individual was reported to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Nov. 25. Individuals reported to dispatch that there was a body floating face down in the water.

Courtesy Photo The Malakoff Tigers defeated the Winnsboro Red Raiders Nov. 18 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium in Tyler. 

Courtesy Photo The home of Mary Jo and Craig Pope located near Lone Star Marina in Tool will be on the tour. Courtesy Photo Herb Gibson’s progressive style home is featured during the tour. 

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards (center) and other county officials cut the ribbon signifying the grand opening of the Kaufman County Justice Center Nov. 17.

Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer The Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes ATWOODS with a ribbon cutting Nov. 16. Atwoods is located at 801 North 3rd Street, just north of Highway 175 in Mabank. For more information visit www.Atwoods.com. 

Courtesy Photo The new ATWOODS location in Mabank opened it’s doors Nov. 16. 

Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer A Be a Santa to a Senior tree is located at The Monitor office located at 1316 S. Third St. in Mabank. 

Courtesy Photo The City of Payne Springs holds Fifty Fest Oct. 29 to benefit the Payne Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Mabank High School Teacher Nicci Romero brought 16 BETA Club students to volunteer in every area of the event and recruited three teens from additional schools. 

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Seven Points Post 4376 Commander and State Surgeon Randall Johnston (from left) and VFW Seven Points Post 4376 Past Commander Wiliam Fuzi attend the Nov. 5 Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation USO Party.