The importance of game wardens to the community
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Law enforcement gets a lot of attention in the media, whether it’s in newspapers or on television.
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Welcome to Cedar Creek Lodge Boutique Senior Living
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Cedar Creek Lodge opened in the spring of 2021 with the goal to provide worry-free living in comfortable and inviting apartments that provide independence and assistance.
The History of Cedar Creek Lake
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The history of Cedar Creek Lake begins with the first hole in the ground, which began in 1961 before the lake was completed in 1965.
The lake is located 15 miles west of the town of Athens between US Highway 175 and Texas Highway 274.
Local trucker named Highway Angel during emergency
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ALEXANDRIA,VA–The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named truck driver Shawna Lewis, from Gun Barrel City a Highway Angel for stopping to care for a fellow trucker experiencing a medical emergency while driving. Lewis works for Artur Express in Hazelwood, Mo.
Mabank introduces new Intermediate Principal
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MABANK–Mabank ISD Superintendent Brad Koskelin introduced Amanda Bolton as the new Intermediate School Principal at the June 27 Board meeting. Bolton comes highly recommended from Crandall ISD and attended the meeting with her husband Chance and young sons.
Kemp ISD seeks grants for school safety
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KEMP–Kemp ISD Board of Trustees voted to apply for COPS grants to increase safety and security for students. These grants are made available through the U.S. Department of Justice programs under the STOP School Violence Act and require schools to partially match funds.
Walking for the 22 a day
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Members of the DFW-North Texas “All Airborne” Chapter 82nd Airborne Division along with local supporters walk a 2.2 mile journey in honor of July fourth but also for the estimated 22 veterans, service members, law enforcement and first responders who commit suicide daily.
Business goes swimmingly for Cedar Creek Pools
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CEDAR CREEK LAKE–After three years in business locally, a new 7,200-square foot retail facility, which held its grand opening June 10, has allowed Cedar Creek Pools to give its customers more options to have fun in the water.
Daniel Herbert Shaw, Jr.
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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.
SKAINS WINS GUN BARREL CITY MAYOR’S RACE
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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.
