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	Renewed interest in storm shelters likely to follow tornadic activity in Texas, Oklahoma When storm clouds gathered over Cedar Creek Lake a day after the devastating tornado in Oklahoma, it caught people's attention. Television news stations warned North Texas residents on May 21 that most of... by David Webb on 5/22/2013
	National Trails and Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 1 is the 21st annual National Trails Day. Lace up some sturdy shoes, grab a hiking stick and head to a Texas State Park near you to join a guided hiking tour or hit the trails on your... by Tom Behrens on 5/19/2013
	Cedar Creek Lake Library hosts weekend sale to clear out surplus books SEVEN POINTS -- The Library of Cedar Creek Lake will be offering about 5,000 books for sale this weekend, along with baked goods, plants and other rummage sale items. Library employees cleared the library... by David Webb on 5/15/2013
	May Gardening Tips May is a month of transition in your garden as cooler weather plants should be replaced with varieties that like warmer temperatures. For example, verbena, petunias, purslane, pentas, vinca and zinnia can all... by Stephen Gent on 5/2/2013
	Personal concierge to launch business on Cedar Creek Lake TOOL -- Lake life is for relaxation, and personal concierge Carol Thompson is counting on weekenders taking that message to heart as she launches her new business, Simply Solved, on May 20. Thompson,who was... by David Webb on 4/30/2013
	City of Tool declares 'Motorcycle Awareness Month' TOOL -- Cedar Creek Lake offers a great opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to enjoy a good ride, but it can also be dangerous. That's why Gary Schnelle, president of Leathernecks Motorcycle Club, asked... by David Webb on 4/23/2013
	Solution to City of Kemp's water supply problems in sight KEMP -- Progress in solving the city's water problems appears to be in sight as neighboring officials lend a hand to the small town near Cedar Creek Lake. The West Municipal Utility District in Tool and the... by David Webb on 4/23/2013
	Couple arrested, held on total of $33 million in bonds in connection with Kaufman County murders The biggest murder mystery to ever be seen in Kaufman County and the Cedar Creek Lake area came to a close with the arrests this week of a married couple. Kaufman County Sheriff David Byrnes announced that... by David Webb on 4/18/2013
	New police chief vows to stop drug traffickers on Eustace's stretch of Hwy 175 EUSTACE -- Some small towns on the highway become known as "speed traps," but you might say police chief Ken Holder plans to turn his town into an "illegal drug trap." Holder has only been in charge of... by David Webb on 4/10/2013
	Eggheads to treat visitors to Athens fisheries center to samples from outdoor cookers ATHENS -- The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center will host the "Athens Eggfest" on April 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Experienced outdoor cooks are known as eggheads, and they will be preparing a variety of foods on... by David Webb on 4/10/2013
	Trips, Food & Fun Up for Auction at Library’s Most Important Fundraiser The Library at Cedar Creek Lake hopes to raise some serious money at Denim & Diamonds V, the library's most important fundraiser of the year. The event will be held on April 27 from 5 - 10 p.m. at the Cedar... by Connie Holubar on 4/10/2013
	Texas Gov. Perry vows to hunt down prosecutors' killers; doubles reward money KAUFMAN -- The reward for information leading to the indictment and conviction of the murderers of two Kaufman County officials is now $230,000. Texas Gov. Rick Perry offered $100,000 from his office during... by David Webb on 4/5/2013
	Cedar Creek Lake Rotary Club to don red high-heel shoes, march against violence If you see a bunch of men in T-shirts and red high-heel shoes marching around the Athens town square four times this summer during the Fiddler's Reunion, relax. It's for a good cause. Donna Johnson,... by David Webb on 4/3/2013
	Murder of Kaufman County DA, wife shocks Cedar Creek Lake residents; county ramps up security KAUFMAN -- The murder of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia over the weekend has left the entire state in shock. It is particularly bewildering to residents of Kaufman... by David Webb on 4/1/2013
	Easter celebrations blossoming on Cedar Creek Lake Special Easter events galore are underway on Cedar Creek Lake this weekend. On Good Friday a group of youths dressed in Biblical attire accompanied by a Liberty Baptist Church leader carrying a wooden cross... by David Webb on 3/29/2013
	April Gardening Tips With cooler weather behind us and the prospect of higher temperatures ahead, here's a garden checklist for the month of April. As your lawns, plants, trees and shrubs start their growth season, fertilize... by Stephen Gent on 3/27/2013
	New "Welcome to Seven Points" sign going up SEVEN POINTS -- A new sign announcing visitors' arrival in the city is almost finished. The Economic Development Corporation, the Department of Transportation and city officials cooperated to get an... by David Webb on 3/26/2013
	Longtime Cedar Creek Lake realtor, community volunteer receives award from Chamber of Commerce The Cedar Creek Lake Chamber of Commerce honored longtime member James D. Ragsdale with a Lifetime Service Award at its recent awards banquet at the Cedar Creek Country Club. Ragsdale, who joined the... by David Webb on 3/26/2013
	New fishing pier at Tom Finley Park nears completion GUN BARREL CITY -- The Eddie Oehlers Pier under construction at Tom Finley Park will be opened to the community at a dedication ceremony on April 6 at 11 a.m. Only painting, decorative touches, installation... by David Webb on 3/20/2013
	TxDot engineer expects new bridge to go up in 5 years GUN BARREL CITY -- Cedar Creek Lake will likely see multiple bridge and road improvements in the next few years, thanks to the efforts of local leaders, according to a Texas Department of Transportation... by David Webb on 3/18/2013
	Gun Barrel City police link to CrimeReports GUN BARREL CITY -- If you live or vacation in this area of Cedar Creek Lake, it's easy to find out about any recent or past criminal activity. The Gun Barrel City Police Department joined with the online... by David Webb on 3/14/2013
	TxDot commits to $2 million impact study for new Hwy 334 bridge after years of lobbying by local leaders The Texas Department of Transportation is taking the first step toward the construction of a new $50 million four-lane bridge between Seven Points and Gun Barrel City. TxDot committed to spending $2 million... by David Webb on 3/13/2013
	Athens Farmers Market opens monthly in off-season ATHENS -- Even though it is still winter, the Athens Farmers Market opens monthly in its off-season schedule. The market opens monthly on Saturdays in conjunction with Canton's First Monday Trade Day. The... by David Webb on 3/6/2013
	March Gardening Tips If you haven't spread a pre-emergent on your lawn, do so as soon as possible. With the unusually warm winter, weed seeds like crab grass are beginning to sprout. Pre-emergents stop the germination of weeds... by Stephen Gent on 3/5/2013
	Prosecutor's murder renews concerns about courthouse improvements in East Texas counties Concerns about costs during tough economic times delayed overdue improvements to surrounding counties aging courthouses, but the recent unsolved murder of a Kaufman County prosecutor is bringing more urgency... by David Webb on 3/2/2013
	Crime Stoppers reward for murdered prosecutor reaches $100,000; more donations sought The Crime Stoppers award for information leading to the arrest and indictment of murdered Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse has risen to $100,000. Hasse, 57, was shot to death Jan. 31... by David Webb on 2/27/2013
	Home & Garden Show The Home & Garden Show is tomorrow Saturday February 23rd at the Cain Center in Athens. The show features exhibits, services and information for anyone interested in home and garden improvement. Former... by Stephen Gent on 2/22/2013
	National Weather Service offers Internet Skywarn course FORT WORTH -- The National Weather Service regularly offers Skywarn classes throughout North Texas to recruit volunteers for its weather monitoring program, but the course can be taken online as... by David Webb on 2/21/2013
	Investigators focus on Aryan Brotherhood Texas link in Kaufman County prosecutor's death KAUFMAN -- Local law enforcement officials at first seemed to down play a possible link between the murder of Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse on Jan. 31 and threats from the Aryan... by David Webb on 2/20/2013
	Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative to launch 'Operation Round-Up'; Smart Meters to be installed It won't be a coincidence when Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative customer members start noticing all of their bills come out in even dollars with no cents soon. The cooperative is launching "Operation... by David Webb on 2/14/2013
	Cedar Creek Lake library adds art gallery to its services SEVEN POINTS -- The Library at Cedar Creek Lake will open its new art gallery and exhibition space on Saturday, Feb. 16, with its first exhibition. The exhibition will feature the painting of Arnold Hill's... by David Webb on 2/13/2013
	Gardening Tips for February Stop Lawn Weeds this Spring To have a lush green lawn free of weeds this spring, now is the time to apply a pre-emergent! This year with the unusually mild temperatures, weeds are starting to sprout early.... by Stephen Gent on 2/7/2013
	FOUNDATION CREATED TO RAISE PRIVATE DOLLARS FOR MALAKOFF ISD A group of prominent community leaders, educators, and citizens have joined to form a non-profit foundation, with MISD as the sole benefactor. The Malakoff Education Foundation has announced their intention to... by Ricky Armstrong on 2/6/2013
	Henderson County plans training conference for National Crime Victims Awareness Week in Athens GUN BARREL CITY -- Henderson County District Attorney Scott McKee laid out plans to conduct a training conference for National Crime Victims Awareness Week during his speech to the Cedar Creek Lake Rotary... by David Webb on 2/1/2013
	Cedar Creek Lake to feature public wheelchair-accessible fishing pier this spring GUN BARREL CITY -- Construction of a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier honoring military personnel is scheduled for completion in April at Tom Finley Park on Cedar Creek Lake. When completed, the Eddie... by David Webb on 1/30/2013
	Navarro County judge gives former Cedar Creek Lake blogger maximum for child sexual assault conviction CORSICANA -- Navarro County Judge James Lagomarsino of 13th District Court ruled controversial blogger Joey Dauben must serve three 10-year sentences consecutively for his conviction in connection with a 2007... by David Webb on 1/25/2013
	Toy poodle lost near Cedar Creek Lake by Colorado family found; now Humane Society looks for family KAUFMAN -- On Christmas Eve a Colorado family visiting in Texas inquired at the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake about their lost toy poodle, but sadly they went away empty-handed. Two weeks later, animal... by David Webb on 1/22/2013
	Rotary Club sponsors 4-Way speech contest allowing high school students to compete for college scholarships GUN BARREL CITY -- The Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake is participating in the national group's 2013 speech contest for college-bound high school students. Local members heard a speech by Eustace High... by David Webb on 1/19/2013
	Recent rain raises Cedar Creek Lake 1 foot; experts unsure about 3-month forecast Recent rains brought Cedar Creek Lake up a foot, but it is still 2.81 feet below normal. The National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office issued its latest report Jan. 8 about the ongoing drought,... by David Webb on 1/16/2013
	January Gardening Tips for Cedar Creek Lake If your New Year's resolution includes having a better looking home and garden, here are some tips for January to help reach your gardening goals for 2013. Pruning. Prune trees and shrubs to remove dead or... by Stephen Gent on 1/10/2013
	Banner year at CedarCreekLake.com; best is yet to come! No doubt that 2012 was an amazing year at CedarCreekLake.com with 232,000 visits, 123,000 unique visitors and 1.2 million page views, up over 80% from 2011. Our Facebook fan page grew to 18,000 fans and... by Cassidy Lackey on 1/3/2013
	A look back at 2012 on Cedar Creek Lake A review of the stories published on CedarCreekLake.com in 2012 shows that readers appeared to be most interested in those involving large entertainment venues, the depth of the water in the lake and its... by David Webb on 12/29/2012
	Athens Daily Review editor advocates journalism 'reflective' of community GUN BARREL CITY -- Athens Daily Review editor Jayson Larson characterized his newspaper as a "mouthpiece of the community" in a speech to the Cedar Creek Lake Rotary Club on Dec. 21. "If I'm doing my job... by David Webb on 12/27/2012
	Why are people trying to retrieve their lost animals being turned away for lack of money? (UPDATE: No ticket was issued by Tool, and I just went and paid the Humane Society fee and paid for a rabies vaccination at a veterinarian so the young couple can pick up their dog at 3 p.m. today. Several... by David Webb on 12/18/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake Humane Society to outfit new mobile adoption bus; donations needed The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake recently acquired a van that will be converted to a mobile adoption bus to help find homes for the many animals who wind up in the group's care. Donations are needed... by David Webb on 12/18/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake Rotary Club taps longtime newspaper woman to lead group in 2013 GUN BARREL CITY -- The Avanti Singers entertained the Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake with Christmas melodies at the group's regular weekly meeting at Vetoni's restaurant Dec. 14. The club's new president,... by David Webb on 12/14/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake Chamber names new board; accessibility specialist to serve as chair Marty Mullins, of TexasAbility, will serve as the 2013 chair of the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Mullins, who is a registered accessibility specialist,and 11 other business people accepted... by David Webb on 12/13/2012
	How to Care for Poinsettias A popular tradition at this time of year is to decorate and brighten the home with live poinsettias. The most common poinsettia color is dark red but newer varieties like da Vinci, Ice Crystals, Marco... by Stephen Gent on 12/6/2012
	Southside Bank's new online bill pay causes headaches If you use Southside Bank's online bill paying system, you better log on and get started on adapting to the new system in a hurry. Bank employees say the new system is giving them as big of a headache as it... by David Webb on 12/3/2012
	Salon takes over 'Old Friends' former space in Historic Downtown Mabank, Dexter the cat safe MABANK -- Nearly a year has passed since Bill Boyd, 82, owner of Old Friends died, and the antique store he so loved recently was transformed into a beauty salon. Total Look II Full Service Hair and Nail... by David Webb on 11/29/2012
	Former Cedar Creek Lake blogger convicted, must serve 5 years probation for 2011 post; still faces sex assault trial WAXAHACHIE -- Joey Dauben, former publisher of the Ellis County Observer, received five years probation on Nov. 15 in lieu of a one-year state jail sentence recommended by a jury after a one-day trial and... by David Webb on 11/15/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake parade to honor armed service members on Veterans Day SEVEN POINTS -- Military personnel who have served in defense of the United States during warfare will be honored at a parade on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Although Veteran's Day is recognized... by David Webb on 11/11/2012
	Northland Communications kicks off local holiday food drive with customer incentives As the holidays approach numerous Cedar Creek Lake charitable organizations and businesses are launching food drives, but Northland Communications is offering an incentive to encourage customers to contribute... by David Webb on 11/1/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake November Gardening Tips In November at Cedar Creek Lake we start to experience colder temperatures and usually our first frost of the season. While many plants above ground are moving into a dormant state for winter, there are still... by Stephen Gent on 11/1/2012
	New Brookshire's grocery store in Mabank to open mid-November; 1st 1,000 customers to get big bonus MABANK -- The new expanded Brookshire's Food and Pharmacy will open on Nov. 14 with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Store manager Scott Andrews said the new state-of-the-art store's grand opening should appeal... by David Webb on 10/31/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake municipal leaders put wider Hwy 334 bridge on legislative wish list; representatives on board Anyone who regularly travels the Highway 334 bridge connecting Seven Points to Gun Barrel City knows it is ripe for a traffic jam just about anytime of the day. That's because it is the primary route in the... by David Webb on 10/30/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake home to ghostbuster team; East Texas Paranormal investigates 'unexplained experiences' for free KEMP -- When there's something strange going on, you can call East Texas Paranormal. Or you can even send them an e-mail. The sleepy little town of Kemp on Cedar Creek Lake is the home base of Martha... by David Webb on 10/24/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake 'Walk Like MADD' aims to fight drunk driving; event includes softball tournament GUN BARREL CITY -- The third annual Henderson County "Walk Like MADD" fundraiser will kick off at the City Park on Saturday, Oct. 20, to help provide financial support for the national organization that works... by David Webb on 10/18/2012
	Consider investing in rainwater harvesting systems before next summer leaves your yard thirsty, parched Rainwater harvesting is not a new idea, but it is one that Texas residents might want to consider more seriously in light of the devastating drought of recent years. Although both officials in Henderson and... by David Webb on 10/11/2012
	October Gardening Tips The number one question we hear at the nursery this time of year is, when is the best time of year to plant? Without question, fall is the best time to plant - especially fruit trees, shade trees, shrubs... by Stephen Gent on 9/27/2012
	Women's Realtors group to present 'Bras for a Cause'; breast cancer benefit to feature 'hot firemen models' SEVEN POINTS -- "Bras for a Cause," an annual Cedar Creek Lake fundraiser for breast cancer awareness, research and treatment, will be presented by Henderson County Women's Council of Realtors at Cedar Isle... by David Webb on 9/26/2012
	Tri-County Library to offer genealogy workshop MABANK -- One of the most precious assets of the Tri-County Library is its genealogy library, and the Root Seekers Genealogical Society will showcase it in a workshop Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 3... by David Webb on 9/25/2012
	Ellis County judge orders former blogger's bail revoked; mental competency evaluation ordered WAXAHACHIE -- A district judge ordered former Ellis County Observer publisher Joey Dauben's bail revoked on Tuesday, returning the blogger to jail until his trial on charges he fraudulently used private... by David Webb on 9/18/2012
	Henderson, Kaufman County officials extend burn bans; end to blazing hot weather in sight Dramatically lower temperatures are expected to follow a cold front moving into the area this weekend, but dry conditions prompted both Henderson and Kaufman Counties officials to continue with existing burn... by David Webb on 9/6/2012
	September Gardening Tips for Cedar Creek Lake September marks the transition from summer to fall in the garden. The long hot days of summer give way to cooler temperatures and the opportunity to prepare your landscape for Fall. Here are some important... by Stephen Gent on 9/6/2012
	Cedar Creek Cleanup, closing party scheduled Sept. 22 The Tarrant Regional Water District is sponsoring the 14th Annual Cedar Creek Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The annual event is well supported by lake residents, and about 600... by David Webb on 9/4/2012
	'What to Do' feature added to CedarCreekLake.com; website reaches thousands of potential customers CedarCreekLake.com has added a new feature called "What to Do" on the promotional website to help keep residents and visitors informed of dining and other entertainment venues on the lake. Website publisher... by David Webb on 8/27/2012
	Zebra mussels pose 'moderate' threat to Cedar Creek Lake; education campaign to kick off GUN BARREL CITY - Within the next couple of weeks expect to see signs of an anti-zebra mussel campaign taking shape around the lake. Tarrant Regional Water District officials assured Cedar Creek Lake... by David Webb on 8/16/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake water level drops below 2 feet of normal; Stage 2 water restrictions kick in The drought and intense heat of August caused Cedar Creek Lake to drop 2.14 feet as of Aug. 13 so water restrictions are once again in effect in lake communities. The West Cedar Creek Municipal Utility... by David Webb on 8/13/2012
	Century Link selling telephone packages with high-speed Internet that is unavailable in some lake areas SEVEN POINTS -- If you recently ordered high-speed Internet from Century Link and your computer still runs slowly, you may be on the same speed as before. Century Link is flooding mailboxes in the Cedar... by David Webb on 8/10/2012
	County-wide burn bans in effect around lake "Hot and dry" is how Texas A&M's AgriLife Today report this week described the outlook during August for the state's central agriculture region, which surrounds Cedar Creek Lake. After weeks without rain... by David Webb on 8/8/2012
	Heat on high but Cedar Creek Lake offers cool respite; Tom Finley Park makes lake waters accessible to all GUN BARREL CITY -- The 100-degree-plus heat of August is turning it into another long hot summer, but Cedar Creek Lake's water level is still holding up. Although the lake level has dropped 1.83 feet, there... by David Webb on 8/2/2012
	Dutchman's Smokehouse opens serving old-time barbecue to go or eat-in; you truly get it your way SEVEN POINTS -- Walking into Dutchman's Smokehouse's funky little building is like stepping back in time in a lot of different ways. The motto is "Where Pitmasters Rock & Bar-B-Q Rolls," a homespun attitude... by David Webb on 7/31/2012
	August Gardening Tips With daytime temperatures in the 90's and above, your landscape and garden plants are under extreme stress. Here are a few simple tips to keep your yard looking its best during the summer heat. Make sure... by Stephen Gent on 7/26/2012
	CedarCreekLake.com registers more than 12,000 Facebook fans; website visits top 25,000 per month CedarCreekLake.com's Facebook fan base recently passed the 12,000-member mark, helping make it the apparent leading website for all things about the lake area. The website provides editorial content and... by David Webb on 7/15/2012
	McDade's Extreme Garden Makeover Winner Announced Congratulations to Toni Niles of Tool, TX! She is the 2012 winner of the McDade's Nursery $1,000 Extreme Garden Makeover. Toni's name was picked at random from thousands of entries to the Garden Makeover... by Stephen Gent on 7/12/2012
	July Gardening Tips As the Texas summer takes hold and daytime temperatures stay in the 90's or even 100's, it's important to monitor what's happening in your garden. Here are some simple gardening practices that can maintain,... by Stephen Gent on 6/28/2012
	The Monitor publishes 'Discover,' free newcomer guide to Cedar Creek Lake MABANK -- The Monitor newspaper distributed a free 112-page Cedar Creek Lake newcomer guide in its Sunday, June 24 issue. The newspaper, which is owned by Media One, LLC, also is making the Summer 2012... by David Webb on 6/25/2012
	'Buddy Bash' at Cedar Isle raises $15,000 for American Cancer Society; local cancer survivor praises event SEVEN POINTS -- Sherry French planned to spend Saturday afternoon on her new boat with her son and his friend cruising Cedar Creek Lake, but the trio changed course when she heard about Cedar Isle hosting its... by David Webb on 6/12/2012
	Extreme Garden Makeover and June Gardening Tips It's Big. It's Back. It's Better than Ever! It's the 3rd Annual McDade's $1,000 Extreme Garden Makeover Drawing. Transform your landscape into a garden paradise. One lucky McDade's customer will win the... by Stephen Gent on 5/31/2012
	Library at Cedar Creek Lake kicks off 2012 Summer Reading Program SEVEN POINTS -- The Library at Cedar Creek Lake starts its annual Summer Reading Program for kids June 1. Sign-up for the program begins Friday, June 1 and runs through Monday, June 4. Kids need to sign up... by David Webb on 5/31/2012
	New Cedar Creek Lake business wants to be your 'Magic Gas Fairy' A new Cedar Creek Lake business targeting residents who want to keep their boats gassed-up and ready to go without the hassle is selling memberships. For $250-per-year Longhorn Gas is promising to keep... by David Webb on 5/22/2012
	Historic Downtown Mabank celebrates Cedar Creek Lake Festival of the Arts May 19 MABANK -- Local artists and craftspeople will be showing and selling their work in Historic Downtown Mabank on Market Street Saturday May 19 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Market Street will closed to traffic for the... by David Webb on 5/18/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake man hosts nesting bluebirds, hopes someone will carry on the tradition For 17 years Lawrence Jernigan has anticipated the arrival of beautiful guests that stay for a season in the spring then fly away with their newly-born young. The bluebirds bide their time in nestboxes... by David Webb on 5/15/2012
	Ellis County Observer obeys court Internet ban, prints 20-page newspaper that might anger some officials Ellis County Observer publisher Joey Dauben is banned by courts in two Texas counties from sharing his thoughts on the Internet so he published and began distributing a 20-page newspaper today. "The Ellis... by David Webb on 5/12/2012
	Kemp residents lose police force; Kaufman County Sheriff's Department takes over law enforcement KEMP -- A budget crisis led to the City Council disbanding the city's police force on May 9 at 7 a.m., and the Kaufman County Sheriff's Department will now be providing protection for city residents. The... by David Webb on 5/11/2012
	Greater Malakoff Area Garden Club publishes art book promoting work by local artist colony to spur project MALAKOFF -- The Greater Malakoff Area Garden Club published "Sculpture Gardens and Art Tour in the Upper East Side of Texas" this year featuring work by a local artist colony to help promote cultural interest... by David Webb on 5/8/2012
	Mabank to host Cedar Creek Lake Car Show, Kiwanis Krawfish Boil MABANK -- The sixth annual Cedar Creek Lake Car Show and Kiwanis Krawfish Boil will kick off at the Mabank Pavilion Saturday morning, May 5 at 8 a.m. The show will include motorcycles, hot rods, trucks... by David Webb on 5/3/2012
	Man accused of stabbing, raping 17-year-old frequented Cedar Creek Lake nightclub GUN BARREL CITY -- Tommy Robinson, 59, who is jailed in Dallas on a $1.5 million bond for the alleged stabbing and sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl in Oak Lawn is a familiar face to some on Cedar Creek... by David Webb on 5/3/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake tour features 2 sculpture gardens never opened to public, Historic Bartlett House MALAKOFF - The Historic Bartlett House and Heritage Gardens and two private sculpture gardens never opened to the public before are the showpieces of the 2012 Sculpture Gardens and Art Tour Guide on Saturday... by David Webb on 4/26/2012
	2012 Spring allergy season more severe than usual Don't be surprised to observe even your lawn care workers sneezing and otherwise suffering from allergies this spring, especially in the Cedar Creek Lake area. Dallas ranked number 24 in the top 100 cities... by David Webb on 4/24/2012
	Ellis County judge orders forfeiture of ECO blog Waxahachie -- Judge Bob Carroll of 40th Judicial District Court ordered former Ellis County Observer publisher Joey Dauben during a hearing April 20 to forfeit his website to the state. The muckraker said... by David Webb on 4/20/2012
	Ellis County Observer publisher fights forfeiture of domain name, vows to continue muckraking one day Joey Dauben, former publisher of the Ellis County Observer, fought back this week against law enforcement agencies' efforts to seize the Internet domain name EllisCountyObserver.com in connection with his... by David Webb on 4/16/2012
	3 Cedar Creek Lake artists to show in international exhibit at Fort Worth Downtown Public Library The work of three Star Harbor Watercolor Society artists will be included in the 2012 Society of Watercolor Artists International Art Exhibit in Fort Worth. The nationally-known artist Robert Burridge... by David Webb on 4/16/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake cities likely to eventually consider smoking bans as trend spreads across state With smoking bans now all but in place on both sides of Cedar Creek Lake, it seems inevitable that the issue will eventually come up in the individual cities on the lake's shoreline. Jo Ann Hanstrom,... by David Webb on 4/12/2012
	Bluebonnets blaze on Highway 175 near Cedar Creek Lake; area expects big Easter weekend crowd The Easter weekend will be the first holiday for residents, weekenders and visitors to enjoy Cedar Creek Lake since it filled back up after last year's drought. Judging from the traffic on Highway 175 and... by David Webb on 4/6/2012
	Ellis County Observer publisher free on bond; pre-trial release conditions prohibit Internet news reporting Former Ellis County Observer website publisher Joseph G. "Joey" Dauben is free on $50,000 bond pending trial on sexual abuse of a child charges in Navarro County and unauthorized use of identifying information... by David Webb on 3/29/2012
	Henderson County officials approve policy to thwart atheists' agenda; fight over nativity scene possible ATHENS - More trouble is brewing for the Henderson County Commissioners Court as the leaders of a Wisconsin atheist group consider their options for either attempting to eliminate or to compete with the city's... by David Webb on 3/28/2012
	Cedar Creek Lake tops off at full, rises further SEVEN POINTS -- A heavy rainfall starting just before midnight Monday and lasting into late this morning dumped enough water in Cedar Creek Lake to fill it up again. The sight of lake waters lapping just... by David Webb on 3/20/2012
	Get that oldtime religion, whatever suits you on Cedar Creek Lake There's some who would say Cedar Creek Lake residents and visitors spend too much time playing, but a quick look at the number of churches operating on the giant lake's shoreline indicates there's a bunch of... by David Webb on 3/15/2012
	Ellis County Observer publisher Joey Dauben's bond reduced, court prohibits his return to Cedar Creek Lake Ellis County Observer website publisher Joseph G. "Joey" Dauben could make bond soon, but he won't be returning to live on Cedar Creek Lake while he awaits trial on sexual abuse of a child charges. Dauben's... by David Webb on 3/13/2012
	With gas prices so high, why drive to Canton when 2 flea markets thrive on Cedar Creek Lake? SEVEN POINTS - Weekends on Cedar Creek Lake for many residents and visitors is a time to hunt - for bargains that is. Seven Points is home to two flea markets that open every Saturday and Sunday. Big... by David Webb on 3/5/2012
	505 Cedar Creek Ranch Club attracts property owners who can live wherever they want, insist on best The developers of 505 Cedar Creek Ranch Club obviously thought of everything and spared no expense when they transformed a pristine ranch with ancient oak trees on the edge of Mabank into an exclusive lakeside... by David Webb on 3/2/2012
	Spring comes early to Cedar Creek Lake with flowers blooming, trees budding; bugs not far behind The calendar says it's still wintertime, but that's hard to remember in the 70-degree weather gracing Cedar Creek Lake these days. Signs of an early spring are everywhere. The grass is green, bedding... by David Webb on 2/28/2012
	Baseball legend Mickey Mantle helped put Cedar Creek Lake on map; his role should be memoralized The billboard on Highway 175 promoting baseball legend Mickey Mantle's real estate developments on Cedar Creek Lake is now just a distant memory, but it's something I always looked forward to seeing when I was... by David Webb on 2/24/2012
	Replacing Plants Lost Last Year Due to the Drought "What plants do we recommend for the Cedar Creek Lake Area?" That's the number one question we're asked at McDade's Nursery. Having lost plants last year due to the drought, more and more customers are... by Stephen Gent on 2/23/2012
	Bill Boyd, owner of Old Friends antique store in Historic Downtown Mabank, passes away Old Friends antique store owner Bill Boyd passed away on Feb. 18, and his unique store in Downtown Historic Mabank is currently closed. Boyd, 82, became ill and had been hospitalized at the time of his... by David Webb on 2/21/2012
	Ellis County Observer publisher Joey Dauben finally gets a court-appointed attorney Joey Dauben,publisher of the now-defunct Ellis County Observer, finally got to see a court-appointed lawyer this week in connection with three felony counts of child abuse involving a 15-year-old male teenager... by David Webb on 2/18/2012
	National Weather Service forecasts more rain; lake still low but looking much better Cedar Creek Lake is looking a lot better these days as water again rises under the piers of businesses and homes, but the lake is still about 4.25 feet low. It's a got a ways to go before things are back to... by David Webb on 2/16/2012
	Ellis County Observer website publisher spends almost 2 months in jail without being appointed lawyer The Ellis County Observer has shut down during publisher Joseph G. "Joey" Dauben's almost two-months' imprisonment in the Navarro County Jail in lieu of $200,000 bond on a sexual assault of a child... by David Webb on 2/14/2012
	Drought drives Cedar Creek Lake couple into new business venture selling antiques, collectibles MABANK -- Bobby and Deboriah Greeson spent four years managing Tom Finley Park in Gun Barrel City, but last year's drought shut down their operation. With no water to attract visitors to the park for... by David Webb on 2/9/2012
	3 new restaurants to open on Cedar Creek Lake north side; old favorite of lake residents, visitors reopening CEDAR CREEK LAKE -- Three lakeside cities -- Gun Barrel City, Mabank and Seven Points -- will see the opening of new restaurants in the coming weeks. Two of the restaurants will be introducing new concepts... by David Webb on 2/7/2012
	Meals on Wheels short on volunteer drivers for Kemp, Mabank; at least six people needed Mabank -- The Meals on Wheels operation at Southeast Kaufman County Senior Citizens Center is in dire need of volunteer drivers for needy people in Kemp and Mabank, according to site director Lisa... by David Webb on 1/31/2012
	3 newspaper chains control dissemination of local news in Cedar Creek Lake area through tiny circulations Three publishing companies operating four newspapers with a combined estimated circulation of about only 12,000 serve as the primary gatekeepers for local news in the Cedar Creek Lake area's print media. In... by David Webb on 1/24/2012
	United Methodist Churches band Connections to perform at free 1970s concert at Mabank High School MABANK - Connections, a band made up of United Methodist Church ministers and their friends, will resurrect the sounds of the 1970s for Cedar Creek Lake residents in a free concert at Mabank High School... by David Webb on 1/23/2012
	Star Harbor Watercolor Society members paint, talk; art show in February to reveal results of painters' work STAR HARBOR -- Seven years ago six residents got together to dabble in watercoloring. Now,the Star Harbor Watercolor Society has grown to 27 members who enter contests, win prizes and put on art shows. "It... by David Webb on 1/16/2012
	Mabank author shares misery of living with dysthymia in her book 'Born Mad'; she now advocates awareness It took Mabank resident Robyn Wheeler 44 years to discover she suffered from a treatable mental illness that caused her to wake up mad in the morning and to spend the rest of the day creating chaos in her... by David Webb on 1/10/2012
	Got art? Share it with homeless animals in need of helping hand; beautiful Roxy's life at risk if not adopted SEVEN POINTS -- It's art appreciation time again as the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake gears up for its third annual art auction Saturday, March 10 at the Library of Cedar Creek Lake. Art is meant for... by David Webb on 1/9/2012
	Former Secret Service agent who served Kennedys, Johnsons to present 'Protecting Our First Families' SEVEN POINTS -- Members and guests of the Literary Club of Cedar Creek Lake will take a half-century trip back in time to the dark days of President John Kennedy's assassination in Dallas when the group meets... by David Webb on 1/5/2012
	Mabank's Tri-County Library celebrates 2 decades of service to Cedar Creek Lake community Claire Stout is director/librarian of Tri-County Library in Historic Downtown Mabank. The 20-year-old library each year serves thousands of patrons who are residents of Kaufman, Henderson and Van Zandt... by David Webb on 1/3/2012
	Make sure bright colored lights in your rearview mirror don't signal trouble in 2012, lives depend on it It's going to be especially busy on the roads around Cedar Creek Lake this New Year's Eve, and we're not talking just about the comings and goings of party goers. The Texas Department of Public Safety has... by David Webb on 12/29/2011
	Adoptable Pet of the Week: Milo Milo is a five-month-old gray and white tabby female kitten who wants a new home where she can explore the world and play to her heart's content. She is pretty, curious, playful and incredibly sweet. She would... by David Webb on 12/28/2011
	CedarCreekLake.com contributes to 2 area charities CedarCreekLake.com pledged Christmas contributions this week of $500 each to two charities operating in the lake area. The contributions are going to Released Free Ministries, Inc. and Community Food... by David Webb on 12/21/2011
	Celebration on the Lake Church embraces all faiths; congregation's services open to all God's children Kathy Bowser is pastor of Celebration on the Lake Church in Payne Springs. The church primarily serves Cedar Creek Lake's LGBT community, but all people are welcome at the congregation's interfaith worship... by David Webb on 12/19/2011
	Adoptable pet of the week: Cotton Cotton is a white four-year-old Maltipoo who was recently found wandering along Highway 85. He was taken to the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake, where he is available for adoption. Cotton is a petite dog... by David Webb on 12/13/2011
	Community Food Pantry feeds the hungry living on Cedar Creek Lake; donations fund organization Sue Ann Kosydar is president of Community Food Pantry in Tool, which has served Cedar Creek Lake residents for 28 years. It is located at Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church. The Methodist church operates... by David Webb on 12/13/2011
	Henderson County folks create national news again, pro-Christian rally scheduled for Dec. 17 ATHENS -- For the second time this holiday season Henderson County folks are making the national news over a local religious controversy. Right around Thanksgiving the New York Times published a story about... by David Webb on 12/7/2011
	Literary Club raises big money for Library of Cedar Creek Lake; monthly programs entertain members Ruth Pimm is president of the Literary Club of Cedar Creek Lake. The organization was founded in 2000. Its current 136 members work to raise money to assist the Library of Cedar Creek Lake in its operation.... by David Webb on 12/6/2011
	Santa Claus to take part in all Cedar Creek Lake Christmas celebrations CEDAR CREEK LAKE -- After a year of drought, recession and political battles local folks are probably more than ready to take a break and embrace the good cheer Christmas typically brings to the lake... by David Webb on 12/2/2011
	Cedar Creek Lake Civic League raises money for libraries, other charitable causes Joyce Pearcy is president of the Cedar Creek Lake Civic League. The 11-year-old group raises money through its fundraisers for Tri-County Library, The Library of Cedar Creek Lake, Special Olympics, Headstart... by David Webb on 11/28/2011
	No-kill animal rescue group in dire need of donations, volunteers to help care for abandoned pets Tina Hamilton is the founder of Adopt a Happy Tail, Inc., a no-kill, nonprofit animal rescue group operating on Cedar Creek Lake. During her almost seven years of animal rescue work in the area she has adopted... by David Webb on 11/21/2011
	Mabank kicks off the 2011 'Hometown Holidays' this Friday! If you're looking for a real "hometown feel" event to put you in the holiday spirit, come to historic Market Street in downtown Mabank on Friday evening for a Business After Hours. Friday, November 18 5-7... by Jo Ann Hanstrom on 11/16/2011
	Humane Society shelter director's job rewarding, exhausting, heartbreaking Krista McAnally is the shelter director for the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake, which was founded three decades ago. She has managed the shelter for five years, and she was a member of the organization's... by David Webb on 11/7/2011
	CCL Humane Society shelter overflows with beautiful, adoptable pets; almost every breed available CEDAR CREEK LAKE -- The most depressing day of the week at the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake is Wednesday. That's the day the facility is closed to the public because it is reserved for the euthanasia... by David Webb on 11/5/2011
	Climate experts predict drought will persist through end of year; milder winter could bring relief to area CEDAR CREEK LAKE -- Recent rain brought relief to parched lawns and fields in North Central Texas, but the drought is far from over, according to the Climate Prediction Center. Three recent rainfalls failed... by David Webb on 10/28/2011
	Cedar Creek Lake libraries count on fundraisers in wake of deep state budget cuts SEVEN POINTS - It's a tough go for the state's public libraries these days as the economic downturn and deep state budget cuts force administrators to rely more heavily on private donations, fundraisers and... by David Webb on 10/26/2011
	Dallas' WFAA Channel 8 anchor Gloria Campos loves peace, quiet of Cedar Creek Lake Gloria Campos is an award-winning television journalist who can be seen nightly delivering the news for Dallas' WFAA Channel 8 TV station. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her work in journalism and... by David Webb on 10/24/2011
	Mabank Garden Club honors antique store's flower-covered front porch as Yard of the Month No one was more surprised than the owner of Old Friends in Historic Downtown Mabank when the local Garden Club recently honored his antique store's front porch as the Yard of the Month. "When the woman from... by David Webb on 10/21/2011
	Retired Judge Ron Chapman shares his thoughts on Cedar Creek Lake and its future Ron Chapman is a retired Dallas County State District Judge and Appellate Court Judge for the State of Texas who now lives on Cedar Creek Lake. He also served as a Visiting Judge. He obtained his law degree... by David Webb on 10/17/2011
	Cedar Creek Lake Businesses, Charitable Foundations Struggle to Stay Afloat During Drought SEVEN POINTS - Tiny raindrops fell on Cedar Creek Lake as Bernie Talbot, owner of Cedar Isle Restaurant and Baja Club, lamented the devastating impact of the Texas drought on the economy of the East Texas... by David Webb on 10/11/2011
	Advertising for a Small Business Many businesses around the cedar creek lake area are small businesses. They struggled with the limited options to market or advertise their business because of the lack of budget or marketing experience. As an... by Ty Thompson on 10/10/2011
	New Building Campaign for Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake If you were lost, on your own and nowhere to go and no one to depend on, picked up by animal control taking you God knows where, would you rather be dropped off at the building pictured below on the left or... by Debbie Lumpkins on 9/26/2011
	Square Dance for a Healthy Heart Join us at Log Cabin Square & Round Dance for great fun & fitness for singles, teens, couples & the family! Did you know... - Square Dancing is a low-impact activity that helps keep the body healthy. -... by Dee Rainville on 9/9/2011
	Introducing Cedar Creek Lake Community Articles We launched CedarCreekLake.com in 2008 with the goal of creating a valuable resource for Cedar Creek Lake locals and visitors. Since then we've become the leading online community for Cedar Creek Lake real... by Cassidy Lackey on 8/23/2011
	If These Walls Could Talk There was once a show called "If These Walls Could Talk", I never saw the show but I remember hearing the title of it and thinking of the walls in Sunshine Sales. If those walls could talk, what would they... by Elizabeth Swagerty on 8/22/2011

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