It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Lorene Sands Jenkins, age 83, of Mabank. Lorene passed away peacefully Oct. 15, 2025, in Wylie surrounded by the warmth of her family and the love that marked her beautiful life.
Born Jan. 15, 1942, in Canton, Lorene was the cherished daughter of Elry Davis Sands and Lena Holt Sands. 
From a young age, she embodied the values of kindness, generosity, and quiet strength that would define her life and legacy.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Texas State Rep. Keith Bell (from left) stands with Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation (CCVF) 2025 Honorees Master Sgt. Wade Brisse, Chief Master Sgt. Kelli Brisse, Chief Warrant Officer Ben Dempsey (who served in three branches), Army Bronze Star medalist Jerry Tate, Colonel Kathleen Mackey and Corporal Don Garrett, along with Henderson County Precinct 2 Commissioner Scott Tuley, following the CCVF Golf Tournament Oct. 20.

HENDERSON, KAUFMAN and VAN ZANDT COUNTIES—Voters turned out in Tool, Eustace, Mabank, Trinidad and elsewhere around the Cedar Creek Lake area for the Nov. 4 constitutional amendment/joint election to make their choice on state and local propositions, as well as selecting their municipal representatives.

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The Eustace High School girls’ cross country team holds the UIL Class 3A third-place trophy at the State Meet in Round Rock, which for 3A was held Oct. 31. The team is coached by Josh Sypert and assisted by Cody Taylor.