Kemp ISD seeks grants for school safety

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KEMP–Kemp ISD Board of Trustees voted to apply for COPS grants to increase safety and security for students. These grants are made available through the U.S. Department of Justice programs under the STOP School Violence Act and require schools to partially match funds.
These grants were among the grants stated during the public hearing portion of the meeting which the board holds each year, informing the public that the district intends to seek grants.

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Walking for the 22 a day

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Members of the DFW-North Texas “All Airborne” Chapter 82nd Airborne Division along with local supporters walk a 2.2 mile journey in honor of July fourth but also for the estimated 22 veterans, service members, law enforcement and first responders who commit suicide daily. The walks are lead by 82nd Airborne Division Chaplain Gabriel Kanawite.  

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Ronald Stephen Holmes

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Ronald Stephen Holmes, 69, of Gun Barrel City passed away June 30, 2022. Ron was born Dec. 5, 1952 to parents Gerald Lee Holmes and Virginia Louise Morris. 
He married the love of his life Denise Nov. 19, 1982. Ron was a loving and doting husband, father, grandfather and friend who loved spending time with his beautiful family. 
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and BBQ grilling. Ron was an adventurous and equable man, one that loved going out on the boat, as well as watching Baseball and Football games. 

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Daniel Herbert Shaw, Jr.

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Daniel Herbert Shaw, Jr. was born to parents Daniel Herbert Shaw, Sr. and Annie Corene (Caldwell) Shaw Feb. 14, 1944, becoming their very favorite Valentine's Day gift, ever. 
When Dan married the love of his life, Sharon, he knew he had found his soul mate. 
He was a good man, great son, devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather and great-grandfather.