Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Lilley Wiggins pets a ball python during the final summer reading program session of the Red Waller Community Library in Malakoff, held Aug. 7 at the Malakoff Community Center and featuring Wild Things Zoofari.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Mabank High School football players gather at the door with Coach Rick Slade (left) before being allowed entry for equipment pass-out day Aug. 4.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Mabank football players line up in the weight room to enter an equipment area, as excitement builds on the first day of practice.

Kimberly Joy Marshall, a beloved resident of Payne Springs passed away surrounded by loved ones. 
Kimberly was known for her warm heart, adventurous spirit and love of travel and fishing. Her vibrant personality and deep love for her family will be remembered always.
Kimberly was preceded in death by her father Clarence Hargis, mother Joy Hollon, brother Timothy Hargis and other loved ones who welcomed her with open arms.

Gary Michael “Mike” Greenhaw, 72, formerly of Streetman passed away peacefully July 28, 2025, in Moore, Okla., surrounded by loved ones.
Born May 8, 1953, in Dallas, Mike was a son of the late William “Bill” Greenhaw and the late Lavena Shotwell Greenhaw.
After attending high school in Mabank, Mike's passion for hard work led him to build a successful career owning and operating G & G Septic Tanks and Construction in Seven Points.