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KAUFMAN COUNTY–The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently release their accountability ratings for the 2024-25 school year.While a few schools in Kaufman County fared well, a few saw their ratings dip since 2020.

Monitor photo/Carla GrayFig’s Steakhouse owner Greg Figueroa (from left), wife Caroline, Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce President Robin Sykora, husband Jim and Gun Barrel City Mayor Brian Crull celebrate the one-year anniversary of Fig’s Steakhouse in Tool Aug. 14. 

Courtesy Photo/Mabank High SchoolMabank High School welcomes the Class of 2026 back to school with the annual Senior Sunrise Aug. 13. The senior class comes together with family, friends and staff to enjoy breakfast and fellowship and of course the sunrise to start the senior year. 

Monitor Photo/Carla GrayMabank Independent School District (MISD) Superintendent Dr. Russell Marshall enters the stage to the upbeat music of “Don’t Stop Believin’”by Journey during the district’s convocation held Aug. 11.

Monitor photo/Carla GrayTabitha Cantrell (left) wishes daughter Alaina Ramirez a happy first day of third grade at Trinidad Elementary Aug. 13.

Monitor Photo/Carla GrayKemp Independent School District honors the district’s senior citizens with the Silver Jacket Breakfast Aug. 8. Kay Chizmadia and husband John are surrounded by Kemp football players Ethan May (standing, from left), Ian McDonald, Nathan Dunn, Rylan Lamb and Zachary Newman. 

Courtesy Photo/Texas SenateHenderson County Judge Wade McKinney (left) testifies Aug. 1 during a Texas Senate Committee on Local Government hearing about Senate Bill 9, which would lower the voter-approval tax rate for cities and counties from 3.5% to 2.5%.

ATHENS–Aug. 5, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted to accept the proposed bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma as well as the execution of the subdivision participation and release form.Jan. 23, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that a bipartisan coalition of states and other parties...

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