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Seven Points Mayor-Elect Raymond Wennerstrom (right) is sworn in, at the temporary city hall, by City Secretary Charlotte Whitherspoon, holding the Bible is Council Member LaJohnna Wells (left) May 13.

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Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) documents the daytime search efforts for a 22-year-old kayaker who had capsized May 16 on Cedar Creek Lake near Peninsula Point Terrance on the western edge of Payne Springs, with that person’s body recovered by divers May 17, according to PSFR.

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It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lisa Ellen Lackey (Tatum), 64 of Tool who passed away May 18, 2026.
Born Dec. 29,1961 in Abilene, she was the daughter of Jane and Jim Tatum. 
Lisa lived a vibrant life dedicated to her family and her passions. 
She graduated from Abilene Cooper High School in 1980 and went on to have a fulfilling career as a partner with her husband in the used car business.