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James Studley of Malakoff peers downfield as he begins his 61-yard touchdown catch.

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Eustace’s Mason Patek attempts to work his way out of the end zone during a kickoff return.

Kenneth Royce Penland, 83, of Mabank, passed away peacefully at his home Oct. 16, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was the devoted husband of Karen Jane Penland for 57 wonderful years.
Born in Altus, Okla., Kenneth was the son of the late Richard Franklin Penland and Vera Virginia Crossman Penland. 
At the age of 12, his family moved to Dallas, where he would spend much of his life.
Kenneth dedicated 30 years of service as a proud member of the Local Teamsters 745 with Consolidated Freightways, retiring in 1999. 

AUSTIN–Henderson, Kaufman and Van Zandt counties are among 143 counties included in a disaster declaration issued Oct. 14 by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott because of an increasing wildfire threat across the state.
The National Weather Service predicts near-record heat through October as well as a warm and dry winter. Upcoming windy conditions will increase the potential for wildfire activity across the state, the Texas Division of Emergency Management said in an Oct. 14 press release about the governor’s declaration.

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Early voting begins Oct. 21 for the Nov. 5 general election. Early voting locations for Henderson County can be found at https://www.henderson-county.com and for Kaufman County at https://www.kaufmancounty.net. Early voting ends Friday, Nov. 1.