Courtesy Photo/Kemp ISD
Five Kemp High School students and two of their teachers interview online with The Washington Post March 6. The interview consisted of their efforts to telescopically document the April 8 total solar eclipse in coordination with 34 other select teams across the country. Pictured are Zoe Brooks (front, from left), Katy Kiser, teacher Billy House and Lillie Moore, along with teacher Kyle Rimler, Thomas Skirko and Parker Jones.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Kerens’ Lane Lynch scores a first-inning run during his team’s March 13 district win over Martin’s Mill.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Kannon Ritchie of Kerens, playing first base March 13 against Martin’s Mill, steps on the bag for an out.

KAUFMAN COUNTY—During the March 19 session of commissioners court an action was approved for the first Homestead Day to be held Saturday, April 20 at the Kaufman County Poor Farm.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
City of Mabank Administrator Bryant Morris (from left), Kelly Blaylock, Retired Navy SEAL Kerry Jackson, Johnny Walker, Baidaa Walker, Retired Navy SEAL Mark Gartrell, Senior Project Manager Ronnie Lyles and Mayor Randy Teague break ground on the new home hosted by Operation Finally Home March 14.