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Photo Courtesy Torey Lewis First responders placed barricades near the Pritchett Road and Jess Hinton roads in Seven Points following the significant rainfall Aug. 22.    Photo Courtesy Marc Traister The First Monday arbors were completely under water as a result of the downpour Aug 22.

Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer Vice President of Operations with Texas Water Utilities Terry Benson spoke to chamber members about water conservation during the Aug. 11 luncheon. 

TEXAS–As millions of Texas children head back to school, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to stay focused and drive safe in and around school zones and bus stops.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Jason Hayes (left), a 1996 Malakoff High School graduate, is welcomed to the Malakoff ISD school board Aug. 15 by Board President Jason Dalrymple, after Hayes was sworn in to fill the term of former trustee Jerry Spiva, who resigned from the board.

Courtesy Photo Children attending the Family Fun Night at Christian Life Center enjoy a bounce house, water slides, food and games. Christian Life Center also gave away 300 $40 gift cards for Shoe Dept.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Octa Homes Business Manager Anzer Husain (left) and Octa Homes Executive Director Mayer Husain show changes to plans for a new manufactured home park to Kerens City Council Aug. 9.  

Courtesy Photo Gun Barrel City Fire Department responds to a two story house fire located on Legendary Lane Aug. 12. Residents of the home were trapped in the second story but were able to jump to safety shortly before first responders arrived.    

Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer Mabank ISD welcomes “new to the profession” and “new to the district” teachers at its annual new teacher orientation and luncheon Aug. 9. Over 75 new educators were introduced by business and community leaders at this annual event.

HENDERSON COUNTY–A motion by Henderson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Richardson to order a Nov. 8 election for the creation of Emergency Services District (ESD) 13 failed for the lack of a second before the Henderson County Commissioners’ Court Aug. 9.

Monitor Photo/Bodey Cooper