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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...

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Prosthetist 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...

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Injured 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...

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Tool 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,...

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Five 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...

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Mental 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...

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Couple 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...

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Former 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...

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Tommy 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...

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O & 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...

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Malakoff 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...

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Rose-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...

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Court 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....

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Malakoff 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...

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Obama 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...

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First 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...

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Longest 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...

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Sex 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...

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Man 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...

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Young 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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