Courtesy Photo/Payne Springs Fire Rescue
Volunteers of Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) are alerted to a vehicle fire on Clear Creek Road during the morning hours of April 4. PSFR Engine 1 and Tanker 1 arrived to find a car that had been burning for sometime with no one in the area. The engine crew extinguished the fire and returned to service. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating this incident.
Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
In Gun Barrel City, Astronomers from Upice Observatory in the Czech Republic set up equipment to view and photograph the Total Solar Eclipse April 8. They are taking pictures of the corona (suns atmosphere) and watching the eclipse with equipment that is filtered from the suns harmful rays.
Monitor Photo/Janice Grubbs-Vincik
CEDAR CREEK LAKE—The May 4 election will decide places for surrounding city, school and water district boards along with a bond election up for vote for Mabank ISD.
Monitor Photo/Jody Vincik
HENDERSON COUNTY–Randall Mays, 64 who was convicted to death in the killing of Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Tony Ogburn and Paul Habelt in 2008, was removed from death row March 27, by a Texas Appeals Court.
Mays sentence was reformed to life in prison without the possibility of parole, after the court applied a current legal definition of intellectual disability.
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Women of Influence finalists Teri Caswell (from left), Melanie Shackelford, Kim Hodges, Ashley McKee and Dorothy Moore are treated to brunch at Waves March 17. Not pictured is finalist Jen Sherman.
Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District Board President Jim Willi (right) welcomes Terri Bradley as an appointed member to fill an open seat March 20.
KERENS—Kerens ISD (KISD) school board members voted March 25 to approve an agreement to purchase five new buses, one of which will be used by the district’s Special Education department.
KISD Director of Student Services and Operations Brad Atkeisson said four buses cost $135,000 apiece while the Special Education bus costs $133,500. Superintendent Martin Brumit explained to the board that the district plans to pay off a loan so that the district does not accrue any interest.
GUN BARREL CITY–Get ready for an unforgettable celestial experience during the “Dark in the Park” event, taking place April 7–8 at Gun Barrel City Park. This unique event promises an afternoon filled with music, delectable food from food trucks, exciting vendors offering a variety of goods, camping and the opportunity to witness a spectacular eclipse.
Organized for residents of neighboring areas and Gun Barrel City residents alike, “Dark in the Park” invites attendees of all ages to immerse themselves in a day and night of celestial wonder and community celebration.
HENDERSON COUNTY—Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted March 26 to approve a special road use indemnity agreement and permit for an energy storage facility north of Athens.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Chuck McHam explained that the request deals with Tanzanite Energy Storage LLC for County Roads 3718 and 3720, located in his precinct. McHam said County Road 3720 is the part of Cream Level Road just north of State Loop 7 in Athens and that the facility is to be located along County Road 3718.
