Roald Theo “Skip” Gustafson from Mabank passed away Aug. 26, 2024 at 84.
Born Feb. 23, 1940 in Chicago, Skip took an early interest in aviation.  After a brief stint in the Army, he flew at Ozark Airlines before beginning a career at American Airlines in 1967 and retired in 2000.  
Skip is survived by his wife Julie (Mangus), sons Joel and Scott, daughters Cea and Beth and grandchildren.

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Eustace running back Mason Patek eludes the reach of a Rice defender Sept. 13.

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Eustace defender Colton Lawson puts down the Rice quarterback deep in Rice territory.

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GUN BARREL CITY–Beginning Saturday, Oct. 5, HK Contracting will begin Phase I of reconstruction of Harbor Point Rd. 
Reconstruction and paving of Phase 1 will include from Highway (HWY) 334 (Main Street) down 2,300 feet North to the end of Lakeview Elementary property. There will be no through traffic allowed on Harbor Point Road during this time.
This project is taking place during the fall break for Mabank ISD in order to have the least amount of traffic disruption.