Mae Pearl (Mixson) Prda passed away peacefully Jan. 22, 2024 at the age of 101, at her home in Payne Springs.  
Her valiant effort to recover from a broken hip in recent months showed her courage and optimism in facing life’s challenges. She was born Sept. 6, 1922 in Grays Prairie to William and Minnie (Hutchison) Mixson. 
Mae married her beloved husband George Stanley Prda Sept. 14, 1940 in Kaufman. They were married for 58 years until his death in 1998.

Alma Allene Sutton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated educator, passed away Jan. 27, 2024. She was born Jan. 28, 1932, in Cross Roads to Colonel and Willie Turlington.
Allene completed her education in Cross Roads, attending both elementary and high school there. She then pursued her passion for learning and graduated from East Texas State University in Commerce. 

HENDERSON COUNTY—Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted Feb. 6 to approve applying for two grants related to law enforcement equipment for the sheriff’s office.

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City Council Members Randy Johnson (from left), Tim Meyers, Chuck Powers and Mayor Dustin Shelton present the new town square signs at the Feb. 1 council meeting.