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VFW Auxiliary Post 4376 President Kathy Jensen (left) passes out gift bags as Auxiliary Post Patriotic Instructor Gay Compton cuts the cake during a Women Veterans Day reception June 12 at the Seven Points VFW Hall.
KAUFMAN COUNTY–Kaufman County Commissioners heard from Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Howie on severe area flooding and efforts to help those affected at the court’s regular meeting Oct. 31.
Howie told commissioners that the area in and around Kaufman had received 14.4 inches of rain between Friday night and Monday morning, with 10 inches of that coming down on Saturday, causing significant flooding.
HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded along with Emergency Medical Services to a report that a child had been abandoned in the driveway of a home on State Highway 19 just outside Athens Oct. 29, according to a report on the HCSO social media.
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Seven uniquely appointed homes will be decked out for the holidays and open for viewing at the third annual Cedars and Cinnamon Holiday Home Tour benefitting the Cedar Creek Garden Club.
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Rendering of The Eight at Tool master plan
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Parrot Head President Robert Render (right) presents Garcia with a donation to Toys for Tots.
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Mayor Randy Teague signs a proclamation stating Nov. 3 will be Jim McKee Appreciation Day in the city. McKee will be honored by Shepherds Heart Ministry as a Lifetime of Ministry Achievement award winner.
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Mabank Police Officer Mattie Hyles (right) poses with a future recruit at the Night Out with the Police.
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Kemp will hold its first annual Christmas parade and tree-lighting event Nov. 25 in downtown. The event will feature numerous activities for all ages in the community and a new city Christmas tree.
CEDAR CREEK LAKE–November is election season for several cities around Cedar Creek Lake, some electing officials while others vote on propositions.
In Gun Barrel City, the long-awaited race for mayor includes candidates Debbie DeLeon and Brian Crull.
In Tool, the race for mayor and two city council seats will be decided. Running unopposed for mayor is Councilman Mike Dumont. On the ballot for council is Councilman Michael Fladmark who is seeking reelection. Vera Bennet and Mayor Tommy Lawhon run for council as write-in candidates.
