Courtesy Photo/Payne Springs Fire Rescue
A Mabank home succumbs to a fire the afternoon of Jan. 11 which displaced the family of nine.
Courtesy Photo/Payne Springs Fire Rescue
Fire Departments arrived to the home to find a detached garage, carport and a single-family home on fire along with two vehicles.
Courtesy Photo/Payne Springs Fire Rescue
The volunteers of Payne Springs Fire Rescue respond to a car and school bus collision on State Highway 198 and Pin Oak Dr. by the bridge to Caney City Jan. 7. Units arrived to find an SUV crashed in the rear of the bus with heavy damage to the SUV. There were 30 young students and a driver on the bus and just the driver in the SUV. Only minor injuries to the students, none were transported by EMS. The driver of the car refused treatment or transport. The driver of the bus was transported with what appeared to be minor injuries.
Monitor Photo/Jody Vincik
Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney (right) has the honor of swearing in Henderson County officials Jan. 2. Pictured with McKinney is Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse who has officially started his third term.
Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Each year around the holidays Jordan Roofing gifts a new roof through their free Roof From Santa program, this year’s recipients are the Mitchell Family. Jordan Roofing Representative Christine Trevathan (from left), homeowner Christy Mitchell, Mitchell’s sons Daylan and August, Joshua Finch and Jordan Roofing owner David Jordan select shingles for the new roof Dec. 30.
HENDERSON COUNTY—According to a press release provided by Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, the Henderson County Crimes Against Children Task Force received information in reference to child pornography being shared on the internet. The task force began an investigation and was able to identify Cody Burris who was a Eustace Police Officer to be the suspect of the investigation.
The task force learned through the investigation that Burris had gained some images while on duty through an online application.
Courtesy Photo/Kaufman Sheriff’s Office
Kaufman County’s newly elected officials are sworn in Jan. 1 to serve the county beginning in 2025.
Courtesy Photo/UT Health Athens
UT Health Athens welcomes its first baby of the new year when Jiovanni Adrian Manqueros was born to Erica Guzman and Adrian Manqueros at 4:56 a.m. Jan. 1. He weighed 8 pounds, 10 1/2 ounces and measured 22 inches long. “We are so truly blessed having a healthy baby,” Guzman said. “We thank the staff at UT Health Athens for giving an outpouring of love and support for our family.”
CEDAR CREEK LAKE–The East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District’s (ECCFWSD) Board of Directors met Dec. 18 and discussed the Dec. 2 passing of former board director Ted Bayless, who served on the board from Nov. 2012 until he resigned in Feb. 2024.
Bayless was elected as the board treasurer in Nov. 2016. Bill Goheen, who is the current board treasurer and former general manager for the district, made comments that were posted on the ECCFWSD website.
Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Mabank Independent School District hosts a Christmas Tea for all faculty and staff members Dec. 17. Enjoying special treats and good conversation is Sonya Moore (from left), Tammye Marshal and Rick Slade.
Courtesy Photo/Scott Tuley
Gun Barrel City Toys for Tots participates in four year old Wilder Adams Christmas Party at the Payne Springs Fire Station.
