KERENS–Kerens ISD trustees voted May 23 to accept applications for value limitation agreements for two proposed solar projects within the district, which if approved would total four solar farm agreements for the school.
Trustees Matt Lynch and Kenny Berry voted against accepting the applications.
CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Nancy and Mark Ball have been organizing a Memorial Day Parade and hot dog cookout in their Key Ranch neighborhood of Marimac for the past eight years. I would say it’s a golf cart parade but participants arrive in four-wheelers, side by sides, slingshots, antique cars, motorcycles or “any other modes of transportation you deem fit for the occasion.” Decorated with every form of red, white and blue décor imaginable, whistles, cowbells and other noisemakers are also encouraged.
SEVEN POINTS–In a series of updated press releases by Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, the sheriff stated that three individuals have been arrested in connection to the ongoing murder investigation in Seven Points.
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) received information May 26 in reference to Jimmy Dean Oldfield who had been missing since May 11. HCSO was advised of the location of the missing person’s truck and body. Oldfield was reported missing to HCSO May 15.
CEDAR CREEK LAKE–As we enjoy the blessings of family and friends this Memorial Day, let us all take a moment to recollect the reason for this day. Today, we honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives, so that we may enjoy the freedoms we hold so dear. Their courage and sacrifice will always be remembered and honored across this great state, this great nation and most importantly, in our hearts.
Malakoff ISD Superintendent Don Layton (from left), the district’s seven school board members and a former trustee turn the dirt May 23 at the site of the new Malakoff High School, which voters approved as part of a $72 million bond package. School board and political action committee (PAC) members receive a commemorative paperweight noting the May 23 Malakoff High School groundbreaking.
GUN BARREL CITY–Gun Barrel City Council approved the use of $80,000 out of the Hotel and Motel Fund for an Electric Fall Festival in November. The festival was the idea of Council Member Gary Lerew and Mistletoe Mania Owner and Event Planner Renee Weaver. Both Lerew and Weaver say the goal is to make the festival the equivalent of the Edom Art Festival and McKinney’s Arts in Bloom festival.
MABANK–The Mabank Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) proudly announces the 67th Annual Mabank Rodeo and Western Week to be held Monday, June 20 through Saturday, June 25. The tradition which began in 1955 will consist of Rodeo Queen events, a parade, street dance and game night to name a few activities.
HENDERSON COUNTY–Commissioners’ Court of Henderson County voted May 17 to approve two floodplain permits for the Integrated Pipeline (IPL) project, which will move water from Lake Palestine to Dallas-Fort Worth.
County Floodplain Administrator Joy Kimbrough said one permit is in Precinct 1 to tunnel under Cedar Creek north of State Highway 31. The other permit is located between Farm to Market (FM) 59 and FM 753, crossing Hollywood Lake south of Athens.
KERENS–After an emergency reading, Kerens City Council gave approval May 10 to raise sanitation rates across the board for residents and businesses for an overall total of 4%, which matches the rate increase of the city’s service provider.
City Administrator Katherine Combs said the price hike will be effective June 1 and will recoup the city’s costs of a Republic Services increase. Republic Services said its increase is tied to the consumer price index (CPI), council members were told.
MALAKOFF–Malakoff ISD trustees voted May 16 to delegate authority to Superintendent Don Layton to employ contractual personnel and make vehicle purchases in June, July and August only.
“We need the ability to hire people right now,” Layton told the school board, adding that the district has received more employment applications this year as compared to last year. Layton told trustees he would text hiring details to board members for their information.
