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BACer co-chair says money should not be the issue with school bond
((EDITOR’S NOTE: Read other coverage of the 2015 Athens ISD bond here.) By Michael V. Hannigan Kyle Henderson, who is best known for being the pastor of First Baptist Church in Athens, believes in the...
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TVCC graduates 214 during summer commencement
Press release Trinity Valley Community College graduated 214 students in commencement ceremonies held Friday, Aug. 14, in Cardinal Gym. Graduates include (listed by hometown): ATHENS: Erica Arevalo,...
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FROM The City of Chandler website The Chandler Public Library has announced a new Reading Program for preschool children. “1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Read It and Reap!” will kick-off Sept. 1 at...
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Malakoff ISD board thanks local businesses
Acme Brick Plant Manager Harland Dixson, left, with Superintendent Randy Perry. (Courtesy photo) Press release Acme Brick and Brookshire’s in Malakoff were honored on August 17th by the Malakoff ISD...
View ArticleAthens ISD video about facilities
https://d3jc3ahdjad7x7.cloudfront.net/m1UgdmpZky7wiX7oCoyIFDuD330q9WuNJRQiBio6dD8yeyn4.mp4 Athens ISD released this video about facilities Tuesday, Aug. 18, one day after the school board...
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Around the Town: Birdhouse update
Don’s first birdhouse. By Loretta Humble/Around the Town Updates from last week: Our parolee friend Don has put the tools we got him to work and has now built several birdhouses. His friend and...
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TVCC volleyball team ready to open season
Coach Tosha Spain By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information The sixth season of volleyball at Trinity Valley Community College begins Friday when the Lady Cardinals participate in the annual Dana Hatch...
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Athens ISD welcomes new teachers
Athens ISD welcomes a new group of teachers and staff as the 2015-16 school year officially kicks off this week. It’s going to be a great year for Hornet Nation. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD) The post...
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Obituary: Dorothy Faye McNew
Funeral services for Dorothy Faye McNew, 82 of Eustace are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Malakoff with Rev. Jody Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn...
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AISD students can get clothing at the Greenhouse
All Athens ISD students in need of clothing are welcome to receive two outfits at the Greenhouse (502 E. College St.) until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20....
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TVCC volleyball team becomes first back-to-back winner of Cardinal Cup
By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information The volleyball team at Trinity Valley Community College has hit the Cardinal Cup trifecta. Tuesday night at the sixth annual TVCC Sports Banquet, the Lady...
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Obituary: Rick Hirsch
A Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of Rick Hirsch has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Athens with Father Nolan Lowry Celebrant. Burial will follow at...
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Parade of graduates
Mikayla Hall (front) and her classmates parade through the hallways of Bel Air Elementary School Tuesday as part of National College Signing Day. Athens High School sent seniors to each of the three...
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AHS band wins sweepstakes for 10th straight time
Congratulations to the Athens High School Pride of the Hornets Band, which won the coveted UIL Sweepstakes Award for the 10th year in a row. (AISD courtesy photo) The post AHS band wins sweepstakes...
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AISD provides support for those with autistic children
Athens ISD began this school year hosting a series of luncheon meeting for the parents and guardians of students with autism. “The staff here is awesomely supportive. … It’s not just a support team;...
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Obituary: Rickey Loftis
A Celebration of the Life of Rickey Loftis, 59, of Athens, Texas is scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Athens. Mr. Loftis passed away on...
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Cedar Creek Lake Car Show & Kiwanis Krawfish Boil set for May 7
CCL Chamber press release Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce staff, a team of volunteers and members of the Kiwanis Club of Cedar Creek Lake are busy making preparation for the upcoming May 7...
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Marcia Colbert is retiring from the Henderson County Performing Arts Center
Marcia Colbert HCPAC press release It has been said that the only constant is change. “Henderson County Performing Arts Center is about to experience another change in Executive Directors,” said Board...
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TxDOT update for Week of May 2
TxDOT Athens Maintenance resumes base repair work on FM 2010. A second crew plans to conduct level up work on FM 1803. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. Continuing projects:...
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City of Athens answers questions about sirens
Philip Rodriguez The City of Athens activated its warning sirens during a Tornado Warning Friday evening. Several Henderson County Now readers reported not hearing the sirens, so we asked City Manager...
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