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HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted July 23 to approve property tax collection contracts between Henderson County and several taxing authorities across the county.

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Mabank Junior High School cheerleaders along with the Panther Mascot display school spirit with performances, cheers and pictures with students attending the Back to School Bash July 20. The Junior High School cheerleaders also worked the school spirit store selling t-shirts and sweatshirts during the event. 

KEMP—Kemp will soon implement a Residential Rental Inspection Program effective September 1. The program is to ensure the homes people are renting within the city are safe and acceptable for the people living there. Mayor Christi Neal said this is to protect citizens and will not be a stringent inspection process, but there are some homes that have renters than shouldn’t have anyone living in them due to the homes’ condition. Council Member Daniel Camehl made the motion which was seconded by Council Member Greg Capehart, and passed unanimously. 

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Log Cabin Council Member Bill Sims (from left) and Mayor Jennifer Williams interact with citizens after a July 10 special meeting during which they rescinded their resignations.

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Kason Jones shows off his glasses that he won when playing the carnival games at the Aley picnic July 5.

GUN BARREL CITY—Gun Barrel City is looking for a local star to sing the National Anthem before the fireworks during the annual July Fest concert held Saturday July 27. The annual fest will include Pat Green, Mike Ryan, Blaze of Glory- The Bon Jovi Experience and America’s Got Talent golden buzzer recipient Sky Elements Drones. 

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Grace Ann Chambers (from left) and Callie Robertson serve lemonade during the 31st Annual Boom Over Seven Points July 4.

CEDAR CREEK LAKE—Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) volunteers were alerted to a drowning incident located in Hidden Hills Harbor at 8:34 p.m., July 4. 
According to PSFR it was reported that an approximately 40 year old male had gone under and had not resurfaced. 
PSFR units arrived and shortly after, several Texas Game Warden boats arrived. PSFR also requested assistance from Gun Barrel City Fire and Long Cove Fire. 
The boats on scene were able to use side scan sonars to locate the victim who was then recovered.