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New Kerens ISD athletic director and head football coach Brent Watkins, who was Malakoff’s defensive coordinator for 15 years and helped lead Malakoff to the 2023 Class 3A, Division I football state championship, tells attendees his plans for Kerens, saying he likes winning much more than losing.

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The Kemp High School Stingerettes pose with Silver Jacket pass holders during the annual Silver Jacket Breakfast Aug. 9. The annual breakfast serves the senior citizens of Kemp ISD a free breakfast and provides free admission to all Kemp ISD events. 

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Dale Monnin with Drum Cafe encourages teachers to use rhythm, expression and unity. Monnin announced that Mabank is the 77th fastest growing school district in the State of Texas. Each campus was acknowledged by a beat of the drums.

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Mabank quarterback Kaden Penland drops back during the Aug. 9 intrasquad scrimmage at Panther Stadium.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Brayden Linder carries the ball as a quarterback during the Aug. 9 Mabank football intrasquad scrimmage.