Category: CCL

Car Show and Kiwanis Krawfish Boil Set for Saturday

crawfish 2Press release

Saturday, May 2 is the day that you’ll want to be at Mabank Pavilion early and plan to stay awhile so you don’t miss a thing at the 2015 Cedar Creek Lake Car Show & Kiwanis Krawfish Boil.

The Kiwanis Club will have the crawfish and all the trimmings on to cook very early and traditionally, the first batch is ready by about 9 a.m. By then, the chamber Grill Team is cooking up burgers and hot dogs and the concession is busy serving breakfast items. Crawfish will be served until all is gone. 2015 prices are $26 for a flat (feeds four), $16 for a half flat and $8 for a Boat. The concession items are reasonably priced and affordable for families. Parking and entry to the Car Show are free to the public. Continue reading “Car Show and Kiwanis Krawfish Boil Set for Saturday”

Still Planning for CCL Festival of the Arts

committeeThe Mabank Chapter of CCLACC committee met in their regularly scheduled monthly meeting and continued plans for the May 16 Annual Cedar Creek Lake Festival of the Arts on historic Market Street, downtown Mabank. New event features include a “cooling” tent for dining and resting. There will be art vendors, entertainment, food, kids’ activities and lots of fun for the entire family. For a vendor application, you can call the Hub office at 903.887.3152 or email [email protected]. Mark your calendar NOW for the 2015 Cedar Creek Lake Festival of the Arts, 10 – 4 on May 16. (Courtesy photo)

Mabank High School Student In Custody After Bringing Gun to School

gun (1)By Michael V. Hannigan

A Mabank High School student was found to be in possession of a handgun at school Wednesday morning, according to Superintendent Dr. Russell Marshall.

Marshall said the student had the gun in his backpack. The gun was reported by another student about 9:30 a.m. and Mabank ISD police were able to secure the gun and take the student into custody.

Marshall was unsure of the type of handgun when we spoke. Continue reading “Mabank High School Student In Custody After Bringing Gun to School”

Randy Perry Speaks To Chamber Branch Group

RandyMalakoff ISD Superintendent, Dr. Randy Perry, speaks to the Tool/Seven Points/Kemp chapter of the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at its regular networking breakfast on Wednesday. Dr. Perry updated the group on Tool Elementary School and other issues of interest in Malakoff ISD. The Tool/Seven Points/Kemp chapter meets the first Wednesday of every month, 8 a.m., Dairy Queen of Seven Points. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend for networking with this business group. No reservation necessary. Mark your calendar and plan to attend in May. (Courtesy Photo)

15th Annual CCL Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet

The Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held its 15th Annual Awards Banquet Monday evening at the Cedar Creek Country Club. The following awards were presented. (Photos courtesy the CCL Chamber of Commerce.)

CitizenCitizen of the Year Award: Dr. Paul Guttuso/Lakeside Family & Sports Medicine, accepts the 2014 Citizen of the Year Award from Erin Osborn/Lakeside Animal Clinic and 2013 Citizen of the Year. Thanks, Paul, for being such a stellar citizen and integral part of our community.

LifetimeLifetime Service Award: Carol Meyer accepts the Lifetime Service Award from Jo Ann Hanstrom/President of CCLACC and the 2013 winner, along with her husband, Bill. Thank you, Carol, for your many years of service to the Cedar Creek Lake community.

MyrickMary Helen Myrick Award: Robbye Grissom/BnR Pit Grill accepts the Mary Helen Myrick Award from Jim Thompson/Solar Turbines and Chair of the Mabank Chapter of CCLACC. Congratulations, Robbye, and thank you and your family for all you do in the community.

KendrickKathy Kendrick Volunteer Award: Marty Mullins/TexasAbility LLC was presented the Kathy Kendrick Volunteer Award from Ralph Fortner/Southside Bank GBC and Chair of the Gun Barrel City Chapter of CCLACC. Thanks, Marty, for all you do in the community.

AmbassadorsAmbassador of the Year: Jamie Snuffer was presented the award for Ambassador of the Year by Ambassadors President, Marty Mullins/TexasAbility LLC.

Mabank ISD Teachers of the YearTeachers of the Year: Mabank ISD Teachers of the Year were honored and sponsored by the Mabank Education Foundation. On the left is Shannon Steakley/TVEC, who made the presentation. Each of the teachers were presented with a gift of $100 to be spent at CCLACC member businesses. Thanks, Mabank ISD Education Foundation and congratulations to all the teachers.

AwardsJamie Snuffer/Ambassador of the Year, Robbye Grissom/Mary Helen Myrick Award, Dr. Paul Guttuso/2014 Citizen of the Year, Marty Mullins/Kathy Kendrick Volunteer Award, Carol Meyer/Jean Nichols Lifetime Service Award and Don R. Kinney/President’s Hall of Fame Award.