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The varsity Malakoff Tigers leave their locker room, located in the new high school across the street from Tiger Stadium.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Malakoff junior varsity quarterback Hunter Ketner warms up before the Aug. 16 scrimmage against the Bullard Panthers at Tiger Stadium.

KAUFMAN–During the regular Kaufman County commissioners court meeting Aug. 20, Fire Marshal Chief Investigator Mike Taylor informs county commissioners of the recent increase of fires in the county. With the Aug. 19 temperature of 107 degrees, Taylor applauds the fire department for their work in handling the fires. Considering the county is about a week away from finishing the burning of debris by recent storms, Taylor offers a one-week grace period on the burn ban for the county. It was also mentioned that the fire department has purchased new signs for the burn ban.

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Tool Volunteer Fire Department holds a Back to School Bash Aug. 17. Samuel Dumith (from left) Lt. Randall Newkirk, Mayor Mike Dumont and Chief Rodney McClain distribute school supplies to students for the 2024-25 school year. 

HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted unanimously Aug. 20 to approve a resolution opposing applying biosolids in Henderson County.
Before the vote, citizen commenter Randy Robertson described it “as kind of a crusade because of how dangerous this stuff is and how it will impact all our lives.” Robertson added, “You will be surprised how many of your constituents are on board,” saying he “hope(s) the whole state of Texas does away with it.”