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special to the monitorGun Barrel City‑ Press release from the Gun Barrel City Police Department, August 8.Local man found deceased after going missing,…
by carla graycarla@themonitor.netCEDAR CREEK LAKE‑Texas heat can be brutal during the dog days of summer, taking a toll on lake levels. With Henderson, Kaufman…
special to the monitorIn a press release from Mabank Police Chief Keith Bradshaw, on Friday, July 31, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers with the Mabank…
Sports
By Blaine ClamonMonitor CorrespondentKEMP–The Kemp Yellowjackets began their quadrennial Homecoming festivities Friday, Oct. 2, as the varsity football team…
By Blaine ClamonMonitor CorrespondentKEMP–The Kemp Lady ‘Jackets played host to the Van Lady Vandals for District 15-4A play Friday, Oct. 2 during Kemp’s…
By Russell Slatonrussell@themonitor.netTRINIDAD–The Trinidad Trojans broke open a 14-14 tie with the Avalon Eagles by scoring 34 points in the second quarter…
Obituaries
Evelyn Rose SmitheyEvelyn was born in Claremore, Oklahoma to Mary Sue Smithey and James Gordon Smithey. After being raised in Claremore, her family moved to…
John Robert “JR” KeaheyJohn Robert “JR” Keahey, 91, of Kemp, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, in Jacksonville. He was born on December 9,…
Charles Phelps AndrewsCharles Phelps Andrews, 85, of Mabank, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Colleen Frances…
Flora Aulsine DeLoachFlora Aulsine DeLoach was born on the Ouachita River in the community of Corey, LA on January 2, 1932 to William Aulsie and Eunice C.…
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