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Body Courtesy Photo Athens Life Fellowship lights up the night July 7 with a beautiful fireworks display. The fireworks capped off an event filled with food, fellowship and fun for families.

Body Courtesy Photo Golden Chick owner Terry Bell (front, right) comes to the rescue of a group at Aley Methodist Church when an elderly member passed away and the congregation wanted to hold a memorial service for him.

Body Courtesy Photo Firefighters with the Payne Springs Fire Department attempt to extinguish a house fire July 5.

Body CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) reported the second drowning of the season on their social media, urging area residents and visitors to be cautious while enjoying the lake.

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Body Courtesy Photo Firefighters from five departments meet to undergo water rescue training in preparation for the Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Airshow June 28. Courtesy Photo Firefighters practice recovering victims in water, bringing each to shore for EMS treatment.

Body Courtesy Photo A double-wide trailer on East Acres Loop becomes fully involved with fire July 2. Gun Barrel City Fire Department responds with assistance from Payne Springs Fire Rescue and the Mabank Fire Department.

Body Monitor Photo Gun Barrel City leaders voted June 27 to enter a contract with the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake for animal shelter services. The facility is open to the public for adoptions five days per week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Body Monitor Photo/Di Johnson Team ropers compete for their chance to win the prize money at the 68th annual Mabank Rodeo June 23.

Body CEDAR CREEK LAKE–East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District’s (ECCFWSD) Board of Directors voted June 21 to approve a request for permission by the City of Payne Springs to build a city impound lot on district-owned land that the city leases.