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Kemp ISD seeks grants for school safety

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

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.
 Walking for the 22 a day Walking for the 22 a day

Business goes swimmingly for Cedar Creek Pools

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.
Business goes swimmingly for Cedar Creek Pools

Daniel Herbert Shaw, Jr.

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.
Daniel Herbert Shaw, Jr.

SKAINS WINS GUN BARREL CITY MAYOR’S RACE

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.
SKAINS WINS GUN BARREL CITY MAYOR’S RACE

Payne Springs hears development plans

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).
Payne Springs hears development plans

Kerens ISD adopts budget, accepts tax application

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.
 Kerens ISD adopts budget, accepts tax application

Game Night at Mabank Rodeo

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.
Game Night at Mabank Rodeo

HENDERSON COUNTY ISSUES 30 DAY BURN BAN

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.
HENDERSON COUNTY ISSUES 30 DAY BURN BAN
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