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Brownsboro man sentenced to 75 years for shooting at Sheriff’s deputy
District Attorney’s press release Jamie Lawrence Meador On Friday, September 23, Jamie Lawrence Meador, 31 of Brownsboro, was sentenced to 75 years in prison for a March 2015 shootout with Henderson...
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Suspected drug dealer arrested in Athens
Sheriff’s Office press release After a month’s long investigation, Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and his team of narcotics investigators arrested a suspected drug dealer Tuesday. “Some of...
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TVEC Charitable Foundation grant to Keep Athens Beautiful
Press release The TVEC Charitable Foundation has awarded a grant in the amount $3,500 to Keep Athens Beautiful. The grant was awarded on September 20 and presented on September 27. The TVEC Charitable...
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TVCC instructor has history book published
By Mark Meredith/TVCC Public Information Trinity Valley Community College Palestine history and government instructor Mike Young recently had his history textbook Growth of the American Republic...
View ArticleTool Elementary named a Blue Ribbon School
The video above is from January 2016 when Tool Elementary was nominated for the Blue Ribbon School honor. From staff reports Malakoff ISD has now gone back-to-back. The U.S. Department of Education...
View ArticleHenderson County Now Podcast – Sept. 29
Michael looks at some of the top stories of the week, including FBI in Bel Air, Meador getting 75 years and Roger Staubach in Athens. He also interviews Malakoff Superintendent Randy Perry about Tool...
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Pinnacle Women’s garage sale adds Saturday, changes time
Find the PWC Garage Sale Facebook Event Page here. PWC press release The Pinnacle Women’s Club annual sale is adding a Saturday to their Two-Day event running Friday October 14 and Saturday October 15....
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AISD campuses receive banners of achievement
Athens High School is presented with a banner of achievement. The campus was honored for academic achievement in three areas: mathematics, science and social studies, as well as being honored for...
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DAR hosts seminar
Geneice Morris and Jane Doclar. (Courtesy photo) DAR press release Geneice Morris, Sarah Maples Registrar, introduced Jane Doclar who was the speaker at a seminar given by the Sarah Maples Chapter of...
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Getting ready for ‘I Love a Piano’
David Hill, Assistant Director for “I Love a Piano,” rehearses with cast members for the upcoming production at Henderson County Performing Arts Center. The show runs October 13-22 and is sponsored by...
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Two arrested on drug charges
Sheriff’s Office press release Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said Friday his deputies spent Thursday putting two more people with illegal drugs in jail. “Drug addiction is destroying lives...
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Mini Hornets leading cheers
Athens High School freshman Ziari Gray is one of many Hornet cheerleaders who led a mini camp this past week for younger girls. The drill team also held a camp, and participants from both participated...
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‘The Spaniel Family’s Thanksgiving’ given to students
(Toni Garrard Clay/AISD) Sharon Ellsberry hands copies of her book to Draden Birdwell (right) and Alfredo Campa. Several local businesses have joined with Ellsberry, author of “The Spaniel Family”...
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Sign welcomes aviators to Athens
Local residents Charles and Zan Tidmore adorned their airplane hangar at Athens Municipal Airport with a greeting for all aviators. “We wanted to have something up to welcome people to Athens,” said...
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TxDOT Update for Week of Oct. 3
TxDOT (Athens) Maintenance plans to complete base repairs on FM 2613 between FM 85 and the Kaufman County line. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. Other work includes level...
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Henderson County Sheriff’s Office awards presented
Monday, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse recognized three members of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office for their outstanding service to his Office and the citizens of Henderson County. Sgt. Matt Jistel was...
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and ETMC Athens partner to offer...
Press release Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Henderson County and East Texas Medical Center- Athens have partnered up to offer a comprehensive diabetes education series called, Do Well Be...
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TVCC show team wins at Tulsa State Fair
Pictured: Chloe Fontenot shows Reserve Champion Senior Female TVCC MS Ashley 1507 at Tulsa State Fair. (Courtesy photo) By Mark Meredith Trinity Valley Community College’s Beef Cattle Show Team brought...
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New business advisor at TVCC Small Business Development Center
Jennifer Johnston By Mark Meredity/TVCC Public Information Trinity Valley Community College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Johnston as...
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Tool man arrested on drug charge
Sheriff’s Office press release Tuesday, Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said two of his deputies arrested a Tool man Monday for possession of methamphetamines. “This was a routine call,”...
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