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Body KERENS–Kerens City Council adopted an Oct. 11 resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s application to increase rates. The resolution also seeks to reimburse the alliance of cities to which Kerens belongs for rate case expenses.

Body HENDERSON COUNTY–Commissioners’ Court of Henderson County decided not to implement a county burn ban Oct. 18 but urged the public to continue exercising caution.

Body Monitor Photo/Denise York Members of the Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake gather around as Mayor Jeff Norman signs a proclamation making Oct. 24, 2022 World Polio Day in the city.

Body Courtesy Photo Mabank High School students from the carpentry program are hard at work using all the skills they have learned for their final project.

Body Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Staff Officer Bob Schillo (from left), Flotilla Commodore Allen Harding and Gun Barrel City Fire Chief Joseph Lindaman show the vessel safety check sticker earned by the fire department’s new rescue boat Oct. 3.

Body Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer Representatives from the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake, along with their furry friend accept a donation by Cedar Creek Brewery Owner Jim Elliot.

Body Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Michele (from left), Sherry, Melanie and Sharon display artwork purchased during the Oct.7-8 Pinnacle Women’s Club Charity Garage Sale, held at Mabank Pavilion.

Body GUN BARREL CITY–The highly anticipated Electric Arts Festival (EAF), hosted by Gun Barrel City (GBC), is making its debut at Cedar Creek Lake, Saturday Nov. 5 and Sunday Nov. 6 at Gun Barrel City Park. Music lovers will enjoy the all-day music from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Body HENDERSON COUNTY–Commissioners’ Court of Henderson County discussed burn ban conditions Oct. 11 but decided not to implement an open-fire prohibition with chances of rain in the forecast.

Body Monitor Photo/Russsell Slaton Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce joins Groom & Sons’ Home Center to mark the store’s grand reopening with an Oct. 7 ribbon cutting, with Groom & Sons’ General Manager JD Mapp holding the scissors. Groom & Sons’ is located at 1310 S. Third St.