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Members of the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and leadership class, pose for a picture with State Representative Keith Bell (front center) on the steps of the state capitol Feb. 4.  

Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer
State Representative Keith Bell addresses members of the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Feb. 4. 

SMITH COUNTY—Chad Crowell of Eustace who was charged with Direct Activities of Street Gang which is a first degree felony, pled guilty Feb. 6 and was sentenced the same day to six years’ probation. 
According to Smith County judicial records, Crowell was arrested in April 2024 for his connection to the murder of Brandon Edwards of Arp and was accused of leading a motorcycle club called the Ugly Man Cossacks. Crowell pled guilty to giving orders which resulted in the death of Edwards and accepted a sentence of six years’ probation. 

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Kerens’ Muziq Gunnell shoots a 3-pointer versus Hubbard in Jan. 31’s District 18-2A game.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
The CleanUp USA bus parked in the parking lot at Lakeview Assembly of God Church in Seven Points is to provide personal hygiene for those who do not have access to showering facilities. The bus is open every Friday, but if needed it can be used any day, just go to the church office for entrance to the bus or call (903) 432-2682.