GUN BARREL CITY—Gun Barrel City is looking for a local star to sing the National Anthem before the fireworks during the annual July Fest concert held Saturday July 27. The annual fest will include Pat Green, Mike Ryan, Blaze of Glory- The Bon Jovi Experience and America’s Got Talent golden buzzer recipient Sky Elements Drones. 

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Grace Ann Chambers (from left) and Callie Robertson serve lemonade during the 31st Annual Boom Over Seven Points July 4.

CEDAR CREEK LAKE—Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) volunteers were alerted to a drowning incident located in Hidden Hills Harbor at 8:34 p.m., July 4. 
According to PSFR it was reported that an approximately 40 year old male had gone under and had not resurfaced. 
PSFR units arrived and shortly after, several Texas Game Warden boats arrived. PSFR also requested assistance from Gun Barrel City Fire and Long Cove Fire. 
The boats on scene were able to use side scan sonars to locate the victim who was then recovered.