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By TONI WALKER

DAINGERFIELD – The city of Daingerfield saw an icon fall in recent weeks, as the cotton gin/seed mill was demolished. Residents took to social media to voice their opinions of the building’s demise.

When Life Church purchased the church building and property located across from Brookshire’s, they also purchased the property located at the corner of Linda Drive and Toby Street, where the old mill sat.

In March of 2016, Pastor Don White of First Assembly of God Church in Mount Pleasant came before the City Council to discuss the property and the old mill. White’s church helped start

By TONI WALKER

LONE STAR – The Lone Star City Council has a vacant seat after residency issues led to the disqualification of Ryan Harte.

The council opened their September meeting with a public hearing to determine if, in fact, Harte should be disqualified from his position due to residency.

Citing Local Government Code 22.008(b), Lone star Mayor Randy Hodges stated that, due to Harte purchasing and living at a home in Jenkins, he was automatically disqualified from holding the office of Alderman. The purpose of the public hearing was to give Harte an opportunity to prove that his residency was actually in the city limits of Lone Star and that he should not be disqualified.

An Open Letter to the Community:

As I prepare to transition from the presidency of Northeast Texas Community College, to a new role in West Texas, I would like to share some farewell thoughts and observations. First, Vicki and I want to express our deep gratitude for the kindness and support we have felt from the day we arrived. We have made many friends that we will never forget. I will always consider my time at NTCC the pinnacle of my professional career and it has been an honor to lead such a fine college.

By TONI WALKER

DAINGERFIELD – The Daingerfield City Council met in their regular scheduled meeting on Sept. 11. During the meeting, the council considered a request from a Chris Smith.

Smith, who has purchased the building located at 104 Webb Street, requested permission from the council to close the oneway alleyway that runs between his building and 106 Webb Street, which is owned by Mrs. Laverne Connor. Smith is planning to open a business in the building, and is wishing to have a side entrance into the location.

“I have spoken with Mrs. Connor,” said City Manager Rocky Thomasson, “and she is fine with this.” According to Thomasson, Connor’s only concern came if the business did not succeed.

Students from Hughes Springs Elementary School sing the National anthem as Kelly McClure holds the flag during the school’s Constitution Day program. McClure and other members of the American Legion Arden Hanes Post 351 assisted in the annual program.

By TONI WALKER

DAINGERFIELD – Morris county sheriff Jack and his staff are currently seeking information on a number of robberies that occurred recently.

In the first, the Sheriff’s office is seeking the individual or individuals responsible burglarizing a shop building located off of County road 4212. In that case, numerous tools and shop equipment was taken.

The second burglary took place off of County Road 4106. Items taken from that scene include: a 1917 30-06 Springfield rifle and a black powder rifle. An X-Box 360 and an IPad were also taken from the scene.

The following three cases all took place at a Lone star boat ramp, commonly referred to as 26 Landing. One evening, two vehicles were burglarized at the location. A 12 gauge shotgun, speakers, and numerous tools were taken from the two vehicles.