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Henderson County proclaims May 15-21 as EMS Week

4 years ago By News Staff

HENDERSON COUNTY–Commissioners’ Court of Henderson County voted May 3 to proclaim May 15-21 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week within the county, lining up with the national celebration during the same time frame. National EMS Week was first authorized by President Gerald Ford in 1974.

Kerens ISD approves solar project payments

4 years ago By News Staff

KERENS–Kerens ISD trustees voted April 25 to make payments to a financial advisor and law firm for their services to help navigate a tax value limitation agreement pertaining to the Goodalta Solar Project, which is planned to be built in the district.

Second-annual Cops and Kids Picnic at Athens Kiwanis Park

4 years ago By News Staff

The 2nd Annual Cops and Kids Picnic was held April 30 at Kiwanis Park in Athens. Everyone in attendance enjoyed free hot dogs, chips and drinks plus vendors, an auction and giveaways.

Second-annual Cops and Kids Picnic at Athens Kiwanis Park

Texas Reskilling Grant available for TVCC students

4 years ago By News Staff

HENDERSON COUNTY–There is help for students who are wanting to return to school through the workforce education program. The Texas Reskilling Grant is still available for eligible TVCC students through the workforce education division.

Zoning change advances plans for Pier 334 Development

4 years ago By News Staff

GUN BARREL CITY–At the April 26 meeting, residents of Gale Drive and Jeffery Circle came to speak during the public hearing to rezone lots 28 and 29 in the Lambs Retreat subdivision physically located at 102 Jeffery Circle.

Quilters Guild hosts “Spirit of Texas” themed quilt show

4 years ago By News Staff

One of many Texas themed quilts were displayed during the Gun Barrel City Quilters Guild show held April 29 and 30 at the CR Legacy Event Center. This quilt took home the award for First Place Home Machine. It is entitled Texas Cabins and was made and quilted by Carol Fogleman.

Quilters Guild hosts “Spirit of Texas” themed quilt show

County proclaims May 4 as Firefighter Appreciation Day

4 years ago By News Staff

Russell Slaton russell@themonitor.net

Eustace ISD announces lone finalist

4 years ago By News Staff

Special to The Monitor publisher@themonitor.net Eustace ISD announces its lone finalist in the search for a superintendent to replace retiring Superintendent Dr. Coy Holcombe. Holcombe announced that he would be retiring from Eustace ISD in September 2021.

Kerens council considers utility issues

4 years ago By News Staff

Russell Slaton russell@themonitor.net

Missing Mabank man recovered from lake

4 years ago By News Staff

CEDAR CREEK LAKE–After being reported missing, the body of 71-year-old Vary Sounthivong of Mabank was found in Cedar Creek Lake near Tom Finley Park. A concerned citizen made the call to law enforcement concerning Sounthivong’s disappearance around 8:30 a.m. April 20.

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