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The City of Mabank is thrilled to showcase the new inclusive park May 11. The Angel League athletes are the first to enjoy the new park. Mabank Parks and Recreation Department has been hard at work since everything arrived April 11. Come visit and have fun at the park located between the Pavilion and the Veteran’s Memorial Park.
MABANK–The Mabank Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) proudly announces the 69th Annual Mabank Rodeo and Western Week to be held Monday, June 24 through Saturday, June 29.
Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Kathy and Terry McCarroll of LaRue’s 1957 Chevrolet wins the Best in Show Award at the May 4 Cedar Creek Lake Car Show, sponsored by the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer
Musician Darren Rozell engages with his smallest audience member while performing at the Cedar Creek Lake Festival May 4.
Monitor Photo/ Ashlee Sawyer
Members of the Cedar Creek Lake Parrot Head Club and Cedar Creek Brewery display items up for raffle during the Cedar Creek Lake Festival.
CEDAR CREEK LAKE—The Mabank ISD Bond was approved by voters during the May 4 election with 826 votes for the bond from Henderson County and 566 votes from Kaufman County. “It’s a great day in the land of the Panther! The Board of Trustees and I thank the voters for supporting the bond proposal. It is a great step forward for both the students and the entire Mabank ISD community. You have my commitment and the commitment of the Board of Trustees to continue being good stewards of your money as we move forward with construction.
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Henderson County District Attorney Jenny Palmer (right) congratulates Eustace Intermediate fourth-grader Harley Beal (center holding certificate) as the 2025 Go Blue shirt design winner during the Henderson County First Responder’s Rodeo April 26. Pictured with Beal are family members.
KAUFMAN COUNTY—During the regular Kaufman County Commissioners Court meeting held April 30, the county approved the purchase of mitigation credits. An environmental study conducted for the State Highway (SH) 34 and US Highway (US HWY) 175 connector road determined that a negative impact to the wetlands was discovered. Because of the negative impact to the wetlands, the US Corps of Engineers requires a mitigation purchase from a mitigation bank to decrease negative impact to the wetlands.
Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer
“Land of the Free” (left) made by Carolyn Fackler and quilted by Cynthia Allen took home many awards during the Gun Barrel City Quilters Guild show held April 26 and 27 at the CR Legacy Event Center. “Indah Blossoms” also made by Carolyn Fackler and quilted by Cynthia Allen took home awards.
KAUFMAN COUNTY—The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is investigating an incident where a deputy shot and killed a dog while responding to a 911 non-violent call, according to a news report from Fox 4 KDFW.
The incident occurred in March, after a 911 call was placed regarding a verbal argument.
Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer
Area homeschool students proudly display their winning ribbons earned during the Learn with Laura Homeschool Science Fair at Tri-County Library April 26.
