SEVEN POINTS—During the Nov. 14 regular city council meeting, the City of Seven Points discussed the possibility of a Community Development Block Grant. With a deadline of December, the city will have to work quickly but could receive up to $750,000 of assistance towards road repair, and construction. 

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Cedar Creek Literary Club member Brenda Hogue (left) presents Fran Sonka with her birthday cake in celebration of Sonka’s 94th birthday during the Nov. 12 literary club meeting. Sonka who has been a dedicated community member has greeted children at Tool Elementary with a hug and a teddy bear for many years.

Melba Nell Baker Fultz, 92, of Kemp passed away Nov. 6, 2024. Born July 8, 1932 in Waxahachie to Clara L Mae Zachary Baker and William Thomas Baker. She married Charles B Fultz June 17, 1950 in Rockwall.
Melba was active and vibrant from the moment she was born and throughout her entire life. She enjoyed many things, such as traveling, dancing, painting, crafts, fashion and meeting new people. Spending time with family and friends is what she most enjoyed. The love and pride she had for her family was immeasurable.

 Joe Dan Perkins passed away after a long hospital stay Nov. 14, 2024. He was born Jan. 18, 1958, in Athens, to parents Marlin Perkins and Georgina Thompson Perkins. He was the fifth of seven children, including six brothers and one sister.
He attended school in Athens and graduated in 1977. In high school he participated in sports, excelling in football and baseball. One of his favorite high school memories was him kicking a game winning field goal against rival team Ennis. The ending score was Athens 3, Ennis 0, which upset Ennis’s unbeaten record for the season.