CEDAR CREEK LAKE–As we enjoy the blessings of family and friends this Memorial Day, let us all take a moment to recollect the reason for this day. Today, we honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives, so that we may enjoy the freedoms we hold so dear. Their courage and sacrifice will always be remembered and honored across this great state, this great nation and most importantly, in our hearts.
Funeral services for Earl L. McLauchlin, 96, of Mabank were held May 24, 2022 at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home.
Earl passed to his heavenly home May 15, 2022. He was born in March 5, 1926 to Bennie and Jennie Cook McLauchlin in Eustace.
He served in the Navy during World War II as an Aviation Electronic Technician's Mate at Floyd Bennett Field in New York.
HENDERSON, NAVARRO COUNTY–District 20-2A announced their All-District honors for the 2021 softball season, which includes multiple players from Kerens and Cross Roads following their playoff runs.
Kerens, which ended its season in the Regional semifinals, was led by 20-2A Co-Most Valuable Players Kenadee Lynch and Rylee Spivey. Kerens’ Jayson Engel was named 20-2A Coach of the Year, with Olivia Holt of Kerens named Utility Player of the Year.
MABANK–A record that had stood since 1959 in the history books of Mabank High School was finally broken at the Area meet in late April 2022.
The team of Ty’Rand Blanton, Beau Kilgore, Jayden Rodgers and Sean Henry broke the school record for the 4x400 relay with a time of 3:26.43, advancing to the Regional track meet just weeks ago.
