Randall Keith Weidner was born in Runnels County April 23, 1951 to Betty and Lyod Weidner. He entered eternal peace Dec. 5, 2023 in Burlington, Vt. 
Along with his wife Paula, he owned and operated S&W Automotive in Mabank for over 20 years. He was honored with the prestigious Golden Wrench award for his outstanding service to the community. 

Sara Geneice Morris, 89, born Nov. 2, 1934, passed away Nov. 24, 2023 in Mabank.
Sara was a mother of seven, grandmother, great-grandmother and even great-great-grandmother.
She loved painting, RVing with friends, she was in Daughters of The American Revolution and enjoyed working in Busy Bees at her Church.
In her younger life, she built airplanes, owned a beauty shop, she was a hair stylist, and finally, became a surgical nurse teaching her children that you can accomplish anything if you are willing to do the work.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Mabank Mayor Randy Teague opens the Ole Fashion Christmas on Market Street with the lighting of the city Christmas tree Dec. 8. 

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Malakoff’s Jalen Smith (right) shows joy after quarterback Mike Jones (left) scores the game-winning touchdown at the bottom of the pile.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Malakoff defensive lineman Daniel Norrell returns a Brock turnover to within 16 yards of the end zone with 1:29 left in the game.