TOOL—During the regular Tool City Council meeting held July 17, the council discussed allocating funds from the park construction account towards the remodel of the Tool Police Department. Currently the funds in the park construction account are just over $36,000. Council Member Vera Bennett stated there are still some things to be done at the Eight at Tool Park such as installing a French drain by the butterfly garden and enlarging or offering more parking for larger events.

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JulyFest attendees enjoy a beautiful display lighting up the sky during the fireworks show July 26.

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Caleb Goforth looks on as daughter Bayler models her freshly painted face at the Gun Barrel City JulyFest July 26.

Richey passed from this walk of life into the presence of the Lord June 27, 2025. She was born in Pine Mills Oct. 16, 1936, to John G. Harris and Ella Francis (Fannie) Price Harris, the youngest of eight. She attended school in Quitman and graduated in 1955.
She met and fell in love with Roddy Richey and the following year they were married. They lived in Mesquite for many years before moving to the Cedar Creek Lake area in 1972. 

Ada Miller Weaver was born Nov. 21, 1930 and peacefully passed away July 23, 2025. 
Ada and R.J. lived in Garland until retiring to Cedar Creek in 1992. Ada was an avid golfer and reader. 
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mabank, Cedar Creek Country Club and the Order of Eastern Star. A special thank you to Patty Cave (niece) for her love and support of Ada. 
Ada was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 50 years R. J. Weaver, stepson Ralph Weaver, grandson Jacob Mayfield and parents Dooley and Thelma Miller.