Big Blue Chair and International Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony
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Honoring the Fallen
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Fawns wins
ATHENS-In the May 26 Republican runoff race stemming from the March 3 Precinct 2 primary for justice of the peace, incumbent Jamie Fawns beat back a challenge from the man who held that post from 2000-2014, Dale Blaylock, emerging victorious for a second time this cycle to re-secure the seat in the...
City of Seven Points' newly elected mayor sworn in
Monitor Photo/Carla GraySeven Points Mayor-Elect Raymond Wennerstrom (right) is sworn in, at the temporary city hall, by City Secretary Charlotte Whitherspoon, holding the Bible is Council Member LaJohnna Wells (left) May 13.
Kayaker perishes after capsizing on CCL
Courtesy Photo/Payne Springs Fire Rescue Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) documents the daytime search efforts for a 22-year-old kayaker who had capsized May 16 on Cedar Creek Lake near Peninsula Point Terrance on the western edge of Payne Springs, with that person’s body recovered by divers May...
Eustace students benefit from AT&T generosity
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Henderson County calls for closer look at Texas data centers
Courtesy Photo/Henderson County Admin YouTubeSpeakers expressed their concerns and outright opposition to data center construction in Henderson County during the May 12 commissioners’ court meeting, fearing quality of life changes and stretching resources.
Quilters Guild shows their colors
Monitor Photo/Carla GrayThe Gun Barrel Quilters Guild holds their annual quilt show May 1 at the CR Legacy Event Center in Gun Barrel City. Gun Barrel City Mayor Brian Crull (second from left) and wife Bridgette stopped in to see the beautiful works of art.
Mabank Fire Department hosts 39th annual fish fry
Monitor Photo/Carla GrayThe Mabank Volunteer Fire Department holds its annual fish fry May 2 in the fire station. The menu consisted of fried catfish, fried potatoes, hush puppies, pinto beans, and dessert. All the proceeds go to equipment the volunteer fire department needs to handle a disaster.
Welcoming smiles at the chamber car show
Monitor Photo/Janice Grubbs-VincikThe Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual car show and crawfish boil to benefit the Mabank ISD Athletic Booster Club May 2.
