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Mabank Council Member Derek Harrill (left), son Micah and Trace Donnell (center) enjoy time together at the 31st Annual Mabank Fire Department Chili Supper Feb. 8. The supper is held in the bay areas of the fire station.
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Members of the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and leadership class, pose for a picture with State Representative Keith Bell (front center) on the steps of the state capitol Feb. 4.
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State Representative Keith Bell addresses members of the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Feb. 4.
SMITH COUNTY—Chad Crowell of Eustace who was charged with Direct Activities of Street Gang which is a first degree felony, pled guilty Feb. 6 and was sentenced the same day to six years’ probation.
According to Smith County judicial records, Crowell was arrested in April 2024 for his connection to the murder of Brandon Edwards of Arp and was accused of leading a motorcycle club called the Ugly Man Cossacks. Crowell pled guilty to giving orders which resulted in the death of Edwards and accepted a sentence of six years’ probation.
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The CleanUp USA bus parked in the parking lot at Lakeview Assembly of God Church in Seven Points is to provide personal hygiene for those who do not have access to showering facilities. The bus is open every Friday, but if needed it can be used any day, just go to the church office for entrance to the bus or call (903) 432-2682.
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During Jan. 20’s school board meeting, Kerens ISD shows its appreciation to its trustees in conjunction with Texas School Board Appreciation Month, including Tyrone Bailey (from left), Anne Beckman, Janie Solis, Board President Teresa Jennings, Board Secretary Matt Lynch, Board Vice President Randy Bancroft and Tyrone Martin (not pictured).
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Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce President Jo Ann Hanstrom passed away Feb. 2. Hanstrom made a huge mark in the community and will be missed by all who knew her.
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A multi-vehicle accident occurred Feb. 1 along State Highway 274 in Tool in front of Fig’s Backyard. According to a release provided by Tool City Administrator Julius Kizzee, “Curently, the Tool Police Department is working a motor vehicle incident that occured on Feb. 1. Details of the incident are currently under investigation. We will release information as it becomes available.”
MABANK‑Mabank Police Department (MPD) responded to the 17000 block of eastbound U.S. Highway 175 in reference to a vehicle crash Feb. 1 at approximately 1:30 p.m., according to a department release.
The deceased occupant was later identified as Bradley Michael Leonard, 68, stated the MPD release. The Monitor confirmed that Leonard was a Fort Worth-based cardiologist, according to Advanced Heart Care Director of Clinical Operations Ashley Butler, who is based in Plano.
HENDERSON COUNTY—The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says it was contacted by Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth Jan. 28 in reference to an infant possibly being abused.
According to a press release, the Henderson County Crimes Against Children Task Force began an investigation into the infant’s condition.
During the investigation investigators learned the infant’s father, Paul Gonzalez, allegedly caused the injuries.
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