COUNTY LIFE

Sheriff Cunningham to be honored at retirement reception

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9 years ago

12/21/2016

Montague Sheriff Paul Cunningham will be feted with a retirement celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 30 in the county courthouse annex community room.
Cunningham came to office on Jan. 1, 2009, facing a county jail that was in turmoil and unusable thanks to the actions of the former sheriff and employees who had been embroiled in a massive scandal.
It took thousands of dollars and months to get the jail to where it met state jail standards. Since that time it has passed each year with outstanding comments from the inspectors.
The outgoing sheriff has a long career in law enforcement. Prior to becoming sheriff, he worked as an arson investigator in Lewisville. Cunningham had hoped to have one more term as sheriff before retirement, but he was defeated in the spring 2016 primaries by Sheriff-elect Marshall Thomas.
He and his wife, Debra, recently moved to the Sanger area.The sheriff says he is looking forward to relaxing and doing some of the things he has not had time to do in recent years.

Read the full story in the mid-week News.

COUNTY LIFE

Bowie Elementary, Intermediate students offer Christmas program (Brief video)

Published

2 days ago

12/12/2025

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COUNTY LIFE

Unaccompanied veteran burial planned

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2 days ago

12/12/2025

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KILLEEN, Texas— On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant First Class (SFC) David Guerrero Acosta. Born on October 18, 1946, SFC Acosta served from June 1966 to August 1989. SFC Acosta received the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal for his service to our nation.

Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran David Guerrero Acosta

SFC Acosta is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Army Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Killeen community are encouraged to attend.SFC Acosta will receive military honors. If no next-of-kin is present at the burial, a Veterans Land Board Representative will accept the United States flag on his behalf.

The Texas Veterans Land Board works with the local communities and fellow Veterans service organizations to ensure NO Veteran is EVER left behind.

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Forestburg gears up for Christmas celebration

Published

3 days ago

12/11/2025

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The Forestburg Community invites you to step into its charms and celebrate the Christmas season on Dec. 13.
There will be a full day of family fun activities to help kick off the holiday season. Santa Claus will be at the historic log cabin in downtown Forestburg from 3-5 p.m. to visit with the kids.
Forestburg Baptist Church will serve smores at the Christmas tree throughout the day. At Life Church from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. there will be cookie decorating/fudge and wreath contests.
Stroll over to the community center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and enjoy the bake shop and kid’s activities. There also will be a chili cookoff from noon to 1 p.m. so come cheer on your favorite.
At the community fire hall take part in a cornhole tourney at noon with a $20 buy-in. The members of the Methodist church have planned an afternoon of bingo from 1-3 p.m.
Visit the live nativity at 6 p.m. at the Christmas tree, followed by the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. The lighted parade will follow at 7 p.m. Guests can then enjoy a dance at the fire all after the parade.
Throughout the day there will be bounce houses at the cabin, food and shopping vendors, live music at the tree and Christmas movies at the community center. Bring the entire family and enjoy the day.

Pictured – Forestburg student council and National Honor Society members helped decorate the community preparation for Saturday’s events.