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THREE ARRESTED IN SEVEN POINTS MURDER INVESTIGATION

4 years ago By News Staff
Body SEVEN POINTS–In a series of updated press releases by Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, the sheriff stated that three individuals have been arrested in connection to the ongoing murder investigation in Seven Points.

Texas Veterans Commission sends Memorial Day message

4 years ago By News Staff
Body CEDAR CREEK LAKE–As we enjoy the blessings of family and friends this Memorial Day, let us all take a moment to recollect the reason for this day. Today, we honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives, so that we may enjoy the freedoms we hold so dear.

New Malakoff High School breaks ground

4 years ago By News Staff
Body Malakoff ISD Superintendent Don Layton (from left), the district’s seven school board members and a former trustee turn the dirt May 23 at the site of the new Malakoff High School, which voters approved as part of a $72 million bond package.
New Malakoff High School breaks ground

Electric Fall Festival in the works

4 years ago By News Staff
Body GUN BARREL CITY–Gun Barrel City Council approved the use of $80,000 out of the Hotel and Motel Fund for an Electric Fall Festival in November. The festival was the idea of Council Member Gary Lerew and Mistletoe Mania Owner and Event Planner Renee Weaver.
Electric Fall Festival in the works

County approves pipeline floodplain permits

4 years ago By News Staff
Body HENDERSON COUNTY–Commissioners’ Court of Henderson County voted May 17 to approve two floodplain permits for the Integrated Pipeline (IPL) project, which will move water from Lake Palestine to Dallas-Fort Worth.

Kerens council votes to raise trash rates

4 years ago By News Staff
Body KERENS–After an emergency reading, Kerens City Council gave approval May 10 to raise sanitation rates across the board for residents and businesses for an overall total of 4%, which matches the rate increase of the city’s service provider.

Kemp holds public hearings

4 years ago By News Staff
Body KEMP–The City of Kemp held two public hearings to consider amending a zoning ordinance for office, retail, commercial and service type uses and to consider the approval of a specific use permit.
Kemp holds public hearings
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