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GUN BARREL CITY–A zoning change was granted for 119 The Lee Way during the Gun Barrel City Council meeting Dec. 20. 

Courtesy Photo Mabank CTE auto students Junior Joseph Vallejo (from left), Sophomore Michael Greenhaw and Sophomore Parker Armstrong work on an engine. 

Monitor Photo/Denise York Matt Smith (center) teaches daughters Delta (left) and Georgia a lifelong lesson as he shows them how to place the wreaths to honor and remember local veterans.

KERENS–Kerens ISD trustees voted Dec. 12 to approve resolutions conditionally approving two proposed agreements to limit appraised property values related to certain school taxes for two separate wind and solar projects planned within the district.

HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted Dec. 20 to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Athens for the Crimes Against Children Task Force, the fifth entity in the county to join the task force.

Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer The Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held their December luncheon Dec. 8 and was sponsored by BNR Country.

Monitor Photo/Bodey Cooper Brock Eagles Reid Watkins breaks through for a nine-yard touchdown in the second quarter as Brock defeats the Malakoff Tigers 21-10 in the State semifinals Dec. 8 at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Malakoff Middle School Student Council awaits the start of the parade. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Hilltop Worship Center enters a float in the Dec. 10 Malakoff Christmas Parade. 

KERENS–Kerens ISD trustees voted Nov. 28 to approve a tax agreement under the Texas Economic Development Act for Elm Flats Solar, a proposed solar facility that is planned within the district near Powell. Kenny Berry voted no on the agreement while Matt Lynch abstained.

MABANK–The National non-profit, Wreaths Across America (WAA) has joined with Sarah Maples Chapter, National Society Daughters of the Americal Revolution (NSDAR) to support the mission of WAA, Saturday, Dec. 17.