State District judge retires after 20 years
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County involved in lawsuit over Lake Palestine development
ATHENS–Following a Sept. 16 executive session regarding litigation with Chill Labs LLC and the Lake Towns at Lake Palestine subdivision, located in Precinct 4, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court approved the County Attorney’s Office to represent Henderson County in the suit, as well as extending...
Kerens group pitches fully accessible park
Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonKerens Community Development Committee President Jennifer Combs (standing) shows Kerens City Council member Greg Allen plans to build a park in the city that she says would be completely accessible for people with disabilities, and which would bring people to the city.
Local student tackles food waste
Courtesy Photo/Mabank High SchoolAfter two years of research and follow through, Mabank senior Anna Villines launches the community fridge to help fight food waste.
Panthers march through Mabank
Monitor photo/Carla GrayMabank High School 2025 Homecoming King Noah Spencer (left) and Queen Cami Dunn ride in the homecoming parade Sept. 13. Both were voted by their peers to represent the land of the Panthers.
Athens band director arrested for drugs found in search
ATHENS–Athens ISD’s band director was arrested the night of Sept. 3 for possession of methamphetamine, according to an affidavit submitted for probable cause determination by State District Judge Scott McKee, which was obtained by The Monitor.The state jail felony charge came about when the...
Explosion rocks Mabank
Monitor photo/Carla GrayFirst responders from Mabank, Gun Barrel City, Forney, Payne Springs Fire Rescue, Kemp and UT Health EMS respond to a call of a commercial fire structure after a propane tank exploded at the maintenance building at Builders First Source in Mabank Sept. 11.
Bonfire kicks off Mabank homecoming
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Kemp ISD teacher arrested for child grooming
KEMP–A Kemp ISD teacher was arrested for child grooming Sept. 9 by Kemp ISD Police.According to a statement from Kemp ISD Superintendent Dr. James Young Sept. 5, KISD Police and Administration were made aware of a concern regarding the actions of a Kemp High School employee.
World War II vet celebrates 103rd birthday
Monitor photo/Carla GrayAmerican Legion Riders Post 310 in Gun Barrel City gather Sept. 7 gather to celebrate the 103rd birthday of James Kenneth Fling (center).
