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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. Bell delivered food at no charge as part of service to the community.

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

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.