Albert Leroy Robbins, Sr., 86, went home to the Lord May 25, 2024. He was born Oct. 3, 1937, in St. Louis, Mo., to George E. Robbins and Pearl E. (Wright) Robbins. 
He moved to Eustace in 2006 from Illinois. Albert married Frieda Ellis March 26, 1956. They were married till her passing in 2005. They had seven children.
Albert was a carpenter and painter. In 1990, he helped build his sister and brother-in-law’s house in Eustace. He loved to play bridge, draw plans for houses and work at the M.A.G.S. Food Pantry.

Hilda Arlene Johnson, 82, of Gun Barrel City passed away June 2, 2024.
Arlene, known affectionately as “Meme,” was a loving and outgoing wife, mother, Meme and friend. She adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She was hardworking, strong and always ready to experience life to the fullest. Near the end, she encouraged her loved ones to “have fun...have a party.”

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Emma Bell of Eustace bats .411 with 62 hits (including three home runs) while driving in 30 runs for the 2024 Division III softball national champions, East Texas Baptist University.

KEMP-An investigation by the Henderson County Crimes Against Children Task Force (HCCACTF) with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover investigation May 21 through May 31, into the production and possession of child pornography. The investigation led to the arrest of 60-year-old suspect Tommy Ray Taylor.
During the investigation Taylor allegedly promoted child pornography to an undercover investigator with the HCCACTF.