Mabank police chief resigns
Kyle McAfee to join Kaufman Fire Department By Pearl Cantrell Monitor Staff Writer MABANK–Mabank City Council members regrettably accepted the resignation of Police Chief Kyle McAfee Tuesday. His last...
View ArticleProsthetist to speak at American Legion Oct. 2
Special to The Monitor GUN BARREL CITY–Sons of the American Legion Post 310 in Gun Barrel City is hosting a program celebrating the accomplishments of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children...
View ArticleInjured kitten rescued by sixth grader adopted
Special to The Monitor MABANK–Eustace Intermediate School sixth grader Nicole Bechard, 10, and her mom, Gail, rescued an injured kitten in early July. The gray tabby kitten, named Lucky by Bechard, was...
View ArticleTool ESD 4 mourns
By Pearl Cantrell Monitor Staff Writer TOOL–The volunteers at the Tool Fire Department, Inc. are mourning the loss of the Emergency Service District No. 4 secretary/treasurer Larry Moran, 78. Moran,...
View ArticleFive family members killed in trip wreck
Wills Point ISD impacted by the news; motorists cautioned to use seat belts Monitor Staff Reports OUACHITA PARISH, LA.–Tragedy struck a Terrell family Wednesday night when a single car crash left five...
View ArticleMental health expert to work with inmates
Monitor Staff Reports ATHENS–The Henderson County Commissioners approved a contract with Dr. Vincent Ramos to oversee inmate mental health at the prison. Ramos and his staff will counsel with inmates...
View ArticleCouple attend White House Christmas Party
By David Webb Monitor Correspondent TRINIDAD–Retired Judge Ron Chapman and his wife, Sally, attended President Obama’s Christmas party at the White House Dec. 11, something they “never dreamed about...
View ArticleFormer area VFD member shot dead
Monitor Staff Reports SAN ANTONIO–Atascosa County investigators have charged a man in the shooting death of former Payne Springs Volunteer Firefighter Todd Haney, who was found shot to death near...
View ArticleTommy leaves a legacy of barbecue and faith
By Pearl Cantrell Monitor Staff Writer GUN BARREL CITY–The owner of a favorite barbecue shop has gone to his home in the skies. Tommy Hallett, of Tommy’s Bar-B-Que in Gun Barrel City died Feb. 6, 2015...
View ArticleO & J Auto Sales: we sell cash cars cheap
Look for $100-off coupon in The Monitor By Robyn Wheeler Monitor Staff Writer SEVEN POINTS–O & J Auto Sales has expanded its inventory of pre-owned vehicles at its new location in Seven Points. “We...
View ArticleMalakoff graduate dies in car wreck
By Pearl Cantrell Monitor Staff Writer HEARNE–A Trinidad family is grieving the loss of a son and brother today, as are many in the Malakoff ISD circle. Early Sunday morning (Nov. 1, 2015), 2011...
View ArticleRose-Mary Rumbley entertains at Women’s Club luncheon
Monitor Photo/Pearl Cantrell Rose-Mary Rumbley entertains with highlights from her acting career, while audience members listen in rapt attention. By Pearl Cantrell Monitor Staff Writer CEDAR CREEK...
View ArticleCourt continues Stay of Execution for Mays
By HC DA’s Office Special to The Monitor ATHENS–On Wednesday, the Court of Criminal Appeals continued the stay of execution pending the outcome of competency proceedings in the 392nd District Court....
View ArticleMalakoff man gets 18 years for drug possession
Monitor Staff Reports ATHENS-Joshua Dean Turcola, 31, of Malakoff, was sentenced Monday, Dec. 14 to 18 years in prison for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. Third Judicial...
View ArticleObama commutes local man’s sentence
By Pearl Cantrell Monitor Staff Writer CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Tommy Lynn Johnson, now age 60, won the lottery in federal prison clemency terms. The former Tool resident was one of just 95 federal prisoners...
View ArticleFirst baby arrives shortly after midnight
Monitor Photo/Pearl Cantrell The Terry Miller family welcomed its newest member, Madison Lee, at 12:07 a.m. New Year’s Day. She is the fourth child of Athens residents Jennifer and Terry Miller. The...
View ArticleLongest armed standoff comes to end in Trinidad
2011 Photo Courtesy/Joyce Marshall Monitor Staff Reports TRINIDAD–According to recent news reports a 15-year standoff with the law, came to an end last Wednesday, as a result of a news reporter...
View ArticleSex offender arrested
Courtesy Photo Robert Spain, Jr., 48, of Ben Wheeler, was arrested Jan. 8 on four counts of Promotion of Child Pornography. Special to The Monitor BEN WHEELER–The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticleMan arrested for trailer theft
Stolen goods from three counties found Special to The Monitor HENDERSON COUNTY–Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the theft a trailer that in the process turned up a great many stolen...
View ArticleYoung man overcomes college challenges, builds self-confidence and success
By Pearl Cantrell KEMP–Like many college students, Blaine Clamon, 22, enjoys the social aspects of attending a public university. His personality is friendly, outgoing and he loves to talk. Unlike most...
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