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Kemp ISD staff show support for Bullying Prevention Month by wearing blue colors Oct. 1. National Bullying Prevention Month begins Oct. 1 and ends Thursday, Oct. 31. On the first day of October and throughout the whole month, students, schools and communities all over the world go BLUE together against bullying. 

HENDERSON COUNTY–During its Oct. 8 meeting, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court acknowledged a resignation letter from Seven Points-based Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Kevin Pollock, effective Jan. 5.
County Judge Wade McKinney said a letter dated Sept. 27 from Pollock lays out Pollok’s plans for his future “and we do wish him the best,” thanking Pollock for his years of service. The court then voted to start accepting applications and resumes for the post.

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Malakoff middle linebacker Parker Poteete reaches to grab a Commerce running back.

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Malakoff’s Davion Johnson, who ran for two touchdowns, dashes through a crease Oct. 4.

Brenda Gale Leighton, 77, of Enchanted Oaks, passed away peacefully Oct. 6, 2024. Born Nov. 5, 1946 in Winnsboro Brenda was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother and friend, known for her kindness and ability to easily make friends with everyone she met.
Brenda graduated from Mesquite High School and received certification for advanced medical training. She dedicated her career to helping others and specialized in doctor office management, medical billing and coding. She loved her patients, doctors and peers.