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By TONI WALKER

HUGHES SPRINGS – One area family is counting their blessings as their son is recovering from third-degree burns he received on March 24. Ten year old Hunter Finney was severely burned when a gas can exploded in his hand. Hunter is currently recovering from the burns, as well as skin graft surgeries, in the burn unit at Parkland Hospital.

Rocky and Kristen Finney live in the Cornett Community with their three children. Hunter, the only boy, was a typical 10-year-old boy who loved to jump on the trampoline, ride his bike, and draw. He spent his time catching fish and crawfish and hunting hogs with his parents. On March 24, however, Hunter experienced an event that no one ever thinks will happen to them.

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By STAFF REPORTS

Daingerfield — Daingerfield State Park is the place to experience the spring rebirth of the landscape throughout April. Starting Saturday, April 7, through Saturday, April 28, the park will host thirteen programs focused on family fun and learning about our natural world. The park will conduct ranger led hikes traversing the Rustling Leaves Trail whichwinds through the “Cathedral of the Trees” around Little Pine Lake. One hike will take visitors to the top of Iron Hill overlooking the valleys below.

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The Bellamy Brothers are will perform at the Whatley Center at Northeast Texas Community College on Monday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to see the hit duo live in concert are available online at www.whatleycenter.com for $30 for adults and $10 for students. The show is sponsored by J.T. and Kaye Brison.

“We are pleased to have the Bellamy Brothers coming to perform on our stage. This is a great opportunity for fans to sing along with their favorite hits from this top country duo,” Carolyn Franks, NTCC Director of the Whatley Center, said.

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By TONI WALKER

HUGHES SPRINGS – Artist and photographers alike recently had an opportunity to show off their work as The Legacy Event Center in Hughes Springs hosted the Fifth Annual Hughes Springs Art and Photography Show March 7-10. Visitors viewed entries from artists and photographers of all ages, and prizes were given to the top entries in multiple categories.

Divisions were: student photography, student art, adult art, and adult photography. Student divisions were split by grades: kindergarten through fifth, sixth, through eighth, and ninth through twelfth. In a change from previous years, the adult division was also split into professional and non-professional. Anyone who sells their work for a profit for regular income was considered in the professional category.

By TONI WALKER

Most city council and school board seats that were to be voted upon in the May election saw the minimum number of candidates file, meaning that most of these elections will be canceled.

In the city of Daingerfield, three seats were to be on the ballot: Mayor Lou Irvin and council members Lonnie Tucker and Martha Campbell. Irvin and Campbell both filed for re-election to their seats. Jessie Ayers filed for the seat vacated by Tucker.

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By TONI WALKER

Daingerfield – The Daingerfield City Council met in regular session on March 12, at which time they voted to cancel the May 5 General Election.

Mayor Lou Irvin and council members Lonnie Tucker and Martha Campbell were each facing the ends of their terms. With the cancellation of the General Election due to lack of candidates, Irvin and Campbell will each remain in their positions. Jesse Ayers will fill Tucker’s seat after Tucker chose to not seek re-election.

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By TONI WALKER

MORRIS COUNTY – Two local races were decided outright during the Republican Primary on March 6, while one race will have a run-off between candidates.

In the only race that saw candidates in both parties, three candidates faced off on the Republican ballot for Morris County Judge. Doug Reeder narrowly missed winning the Republican nomination, finishing the evening with 47.06 percent, or 664 votes.

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