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Kemp City Park blooms for annual Wildflower Festival

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The Rockmollys entertain the crowd in the afternoon, performing covers of popular songs and original songs.

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Shoppers surround every both at the event, supporting local businesses while gaining handmade items and more.

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Mayor announces intent to resign

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GUN BARREL CITY–Gun Barrel City Mayor David Skains announced his intent to resign at the end of the public comments portion of the regular meeting March 30. 

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Eustace honors Star Students, staff

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Eustace Middle School Principal Michael Rowland (center) presents March Star Student awards to eighth-graders Audrey Kilcrease (left) and Mitchell Franklin (right).

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Payne Springs interim chief lauded

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Kim Harmon (from left), wife of Payne Springs Interim Police Chief Rick Harmon, pins a bar on her husband commemorating his Police Life Saving Medal presented by Enchanted Oaks Police Chief Anthony Katsoulas.

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Jordan Roofing gifts roof to mom of four

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Terri Dunn (left) gives Jordan Roofing owner David Jordan a hug in thanks for her new roof. Jordan and his crew completed the 2,000 square foot roof Jan. 26 as part of his “Santa Roof” tradition.

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Bridge closure causes traffic detour

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CEDAR CREEK LAKE–The replacement of the State Highway 198 (SH 198) single-span 1960s-era Clear Creek bridge over Cedar Creek Lake – which started spring 2021 – is inching closer to completion, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
TxDOT told The Monitor March 22 that the agency had plans to switch SH 198 traffic over the new bridge as early as the following week, depending on weather conditions. That hadn’t happened as of March 28.

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