HENDERSON COUNTY–At the March 11 Henderson County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court was told that three emergency services districts (ESDs) around Cedar Creek Lake will present a voter proposition for a tax increase during the May 3 election.
Those ESDs are No. 1 (based in Trinidad), No. 2 (based in Payne Springs) and No. 4 (based in Tool).
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AUSTIN–Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a Kaufman County deer breeding facility, the department announced March 10. This is the first CWD detection in a deer breeding facility in the county, according to TPWD.
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The Seven Points City Hall is closed due to the damage from storms March 3. Mayor Keith Betts has acquired help from Hamilton 360 to remodel existing office space for the police department, city hall and municipal courts at 715 S. Seven Points Drive (State Highway 274). Betts is hopeful to have all work completed and departments moved into the building by Monday, March 17. Betts is working under a disaster proclamation so the work can be expedited. To reach city hall call (430) 477-1963 and for non police emergency call (903) 477-2051.
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Jenny Sohasky (left) and Christian Life Center Pastor Barry Boatright smile in front of Sohasky’s completed extreme home makeover project that became a community endeavor. The home was given back to Sohasky March 1.
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An illustration of the new $5,905,510., 750,000 gallon-water tower located on U.S. Highway 175 in Mabank. A completion date is set for June. The tower is part of a $28,798,000 water infrastructure update that will support the steady growth of the City of Mabank, according to Mabank City Administrator Bryant Morris.
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GUN BARREL CITY–The Gun Barrel City Police Department responded to the Gun Barrel City Park involving a dog that was dumped and abandoned at Burger King, located at 151 W Main Street, Gun Barrel City Feb. 16 at approximately 2:22 p.m.
Officers secured the dog at the Gun Barrel City Animal Control kennels. Animal Control and officers investigated the offense and located several witnesses and security camera footage of this criminal offense.
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During Feb. 18’s school board meeting, Malakoff ISD recognizes National School Counseling Week held Feb. 3-7 by honoring Malakoff Intermediate School and Malakoff Junior High Counselor Laura Smith (from left), Malakoff Elementary School Counselor Michelle Dickens and Tool Elementary School Counselor Amanda Jones, along with high school counselors Jerri Cheek and Natalie Preston (not pictured).
