The Monitor Newspaper - Cedar Creek Lake

The Monitor Newspaper - Cedar Creek Lake Your local news source for the Cedar Creek Lake, Texas area. In 1986, businessman Paul Austin launched The Monitor. Thank you for reading The Monitor!

The Monitor newspaper continues the legacy of local journalism begun with the area’s first newspaper the Lawndale Ledger in the 1880s and brought forward by the Mabank Banner, which chronicled events for 70 years, until it burned down. The Monitor was the first area newspaper to add full color to its front page and the first East Texas paper to put up a website. Today, The Monitor is published twi

ce weekly and includes the free mid-weekly publication The Lake Area Leader. It now has a circulation of 36,000 serving the entire Cedar Creek Lake area. The Lake Area Leader reaches homes in Caney City, Enchanted Oaks, Eustace, Kemp, Gun Barrel City, Log Cabin, Mabank, Malakoff, Seven Points, Tool, Trinidad and Payne Springs. Our devoted, award-winning staff works hard to bring local news and events to local mailboxes and newsstands every Thursday and Saturday. The Monitor is a recipient of many Texas Press Association and North and East Texas Press Association awards for excellence in photojournalism, news coverage, columns and features. If you would like to subscribe, please see our main website www.themonitor.net and click on the link for the E-Edition in the upper right-hand corner of the site. Through it you can subscribe for just the E-Edition or for the printed version as well. Those wishing to advertise can contact us at (903) 887-4511 where our sales staff will help you create a unique ad highlighting your business or service. We offer the best advertising rates on the Lake! FACEBOOK POLICY: The Monitor appreciates your likes, comments and shares. We do ask when commenting on any posts being shared that commenters refrain from using rude and vulgar language and be courteous. The publication reserves the right to delete any comments due to offensive language or inappropriate content. Thank you for your continued trust in your local news source.

09/27/2025
09/27/2025
Kerens High School crowns its homecoming king and queen before the football game against Scurry-Rosser, Isaiah Carter an...
09/27/2025

Kerens High School crowns its homecoming king and queen before the football game against Scurry-Rosser, Isaiah Carter and Kayla Gonzales. Photos courtesy of Misti Christenberry.

GARAGE SALES!!
09/26/2025

GARAGE SALES!!

09/26/2025

It's Trash Bash Week at Cedar Creek Lake! We’re gearing up for an amazing day of community cleanup at Cedar Creek Lake this Saturday, September 27—and we can’t wait to see you there!

Cleanup: 8 AM – 10 AM
After-Party at Tom Finley Park: 10 AM – 12 PM

Join us for a morning of giving back to the lake we all love, then stick around for music, snacks, and celebration at the after-party!

09/26/2025
09/26/2025
09/26/2025

Calling All Community Partners!

Gun Barrel City’s National Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 4–7 PM at the Pavilion — and we want YOU to be part of it!

This annual event brings neighbors, families, and first responders together for an evening of connection, safety, and fun. Alongside patrol car & firetruck tours, bounce houses, and the Junior Officer & Firefighter Challenge, we’re inviting local organizations, nonprofits, clubs, and businesses to host booths that:
✔ Share resources or services
✔ Offer fun activities or demos
✔ Provide giveaways

It’s a great way to meet new people, showcase what you do, and strengthen the community spirit of Gun Barrel City.

👉 Sign up today to reserve your booth: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=34954

Spots are limited — don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with 100s neighbors in one night!

09/26/2025
09/26/2025

Story time with Miss Cherry on Mondays at 10:30 am at the library. Learning about and making crafts about safari animals.

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Mabank, TX

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+19038874511

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