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The Malakoff Tigers gather with the trophy after their 42-7 regional semifinal win over Grandview Nov. 24.

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The Malakoff Tigers hoist the trophy after decisively defeating opponents Grandview Zebras.

By Blaine Clamon & Russell Slaton

The final chapter of Richard K. Bramblitt’s history was written Nov. 19, 2023. He passed peacefully at home, at the age of 83 after a brief hospital stay.  
He was known to most as Dick Bramblitt. Dick was a retired Dallas Fire Captain where he served for 30 years.    Most would say he was a great historian of the town and people of Mabank. His work on the Mabank Cemetery Board was vital to the preservation of Mabank history. His tireless hours of research for names was essential in the development of Kaufman County Veterans Memorial. 

Martha Jean Hutchison LaRue passed away peacefully Nov. 18, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a lengthy battle with Dementia. She was 88 years old. 
A graduate of Mabank High School, class of 1953, Martha remained close to her friends and classmates. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of First Baptist Church of Mabank. She taught children’s Sunday School classes and worked in the AWANAS program. 
Martha was a very dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She attended many of the activities that they were involved in. 

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Payne Springs Fire Rescue extiguishes a fully involved structure fire early Sunday morning, saving the fire from spreading to neighboring structures.