Daniel Herbert Shaw, Jr. was born to parents Daniel Herbert Shaw, Sr. and Annie Corene (Caldwell) Shaw Feb. 14, 1944, becoming their very favorite Valentine's Day gift, ever.
When Dan married the love of his life, Sharon, he knew he had found his soul mate.
He was a good man, great son, devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather and great-grandfather.
GUN BARREL CITY–After numbers from the May 7 election forced a runoff race between candidates Linda Rankin and incumbent Mayor David Skains, Gun Barrel City voters re-elected Skains as their mayor June 28.
In May, candidates Skains, Rankin and newcomer Zachary Kennedy ran for the mayor’s seat but with no candidate taking over 50 percent of the vote, it forced a runoff election.
Early voting numbers totaled 109 votes for June 16 and 17 and 168 votes the week of June 20 through June 24. Election day numbers were 121 total votes.
PAYNE SPRINGS–Payne Springs City Council heard a June 21 presentation about development plans in the vicinity of the State Highway 198 intersection with County Road 2531 (Clear Creek Road).
Council learned that Logan Graff and Kelley Meeker are in partnership to build boat, RV, covered, self and open storage on the back portion of the 14-acre tract, with future plans to build retail space at the front two acres along the highway. Graff said that part could feature a gas station, car wash or a retail store.
KERENS–On June 20, Kerens Independent School District (KISD) trustees approved the district’s spending plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which starts July 1.
The budget’s total expenditures of $10,909,678 with revenue of $10,924,805 to put the district’s budget $15,127 in the black. Revenue comes from $4,617,241 of local and intermediate sources (which includes property taxes), $3,975,609 from state program revenue and $2,331,955 from federal program revenue. The largest item for expenditures ($4,606,989) is for instruction, which includes salaries and benefits.
GUN BARREL CITY–Longtime Gun Barrel City community member Ron Wyrick passed away June 26 but not before leaving his mark on the city.
Wyrick was a former city council member, Economic Development Cooperation (EDC) Board Member and firefighter. Mayor David Skains stated, “He was a friend to all Gun Barrel City and will be terribly missed by everyone who ever worked with him. Without Ron a lot of things that been accomplished would have never happened.”
Kaufman County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Johnny Adams (right) cheers on a little cowboy as he takes part in the fireman’s boot toss on game night during Rodeo Week June 21 in Mabank.
Members of one of the bed race teams strap in a young baby in a car seat to take part in game night June 21 in Mabank.
Members of multiple fire departments push a bed carrying the equipment of Daryl West, a former member of the Mabank Fire Department who recently passed away.
HENDERSON COUNTY–Commissioners’ Court of Henderson County voted June 21 to impose a 30-day burn ban on the recommendation of County Fire Marshal Shane Renberg, who consulted with 22 volunteer fire chiefs across the county, all of whom favored the ban, he said.
Renberg told the court the Keetch-Byram Drought Index for the county averaged 566 and is increasing 9-13 points per day. The fire marshal said 575 is the threshold for considering a burn ban, which most of the county is “well over,” he stated.
Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce members gather to welcome Sunrise Point at Cedar Creek Lake in Malakoff to the chamber with a June 14 ribbon-cutting. Cutting the ribbon is Sunrise Point co-owner Sue Fry-Wigodsky, with co-owner Dr. Ann Wigodsky and General Manager Casey Lee. Sunrise Point is an event venue with private cottages located at 3199 County Road 1708 and can be reached at (903) 904-7500.
HENDERSON COUNTY—In a letter from Henderson County Attorney Clint Davis and Henderson County District Attorney Jenny Palmer, they state that the former Caney City Police Chief Charles Gregory will face a charge of cruelty to animals.
The allegation stems from a single incident that occurred April 8 where it is alleged Gregory picked up a stray dog in the city limits of Trinidad, drove it to the City of Malakoff and abandoned the dog.
Olivia and Amelia McKenzie beat the summer heat and slide into summer with a splash at the new What’z-Up Waterpark.
