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Body KAUFMAN COUNTY–Commissioners voted to issue a burn ban during the regular meeting Aug. 1. Fire Marshall Paul Ayres told commissioners that during this time of year, conditions often make burning dangerous, and this season is already proving to be high-risk.

Body Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Malakoff ISD trustees heard a proposal July 17 to lease the district’s Leo Orr Sr. Education Center, which was originally the site of the segregation-era African American high school, later morphing into the integrated junior high school.

Body Monitor Photo/Denise York The Mabank Choir and Panther Edition have a long legacy of superior performance and achievement thanks to Choir Director Catherine Lindsley (second from left).

Body Courtesy Photo OMI projectors create immersive learning activities for students at all ability levels.

Body Courtesy Photo Mabank ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Russell Marshall welcomes Michael Rowland as the new principal of Mabank High School. He replaces Charity Groom who has recently been named the district Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction. 

Body Courtesy Photo  Isaiah Washington (center) thanks Payne Springs Fire Rescue crew for cutting him out of a crushed vehicle and saving his life.

Body KEMP– Kemp City Council met July 11 and discussed holding a special election in November for a proposition allowing alcoholic and mixed beverages to be sold at restaurants within the city.

Body MABANK–Mabank Police Officers responded to a reported shooting July 13 in the 1400 block of Pharm Hills Road in the city.

Body Monitor Photo/Carla Gray Brinley (left) with sister Brex Denman take a hot dog break after going down the water slide. Monitor Photo/Carla Gray Jaxson Jones (left), Grace and Abigal Quesada have fun blowing bubbles at the bubble pool.

Body Google Street View Photo July 11, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court approved spending no more than $2 million in emergency funding to start fixing problems at the Judicial Complex (shown) and Justice Center, both located in Athens.