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What I Learned: Henderson County Election Day 2016
I spent Election Day traveling all over the county, visiting more than half the polling locations and sitting in the lobby of the Elections Office as the votes were counted. Here are some of the things...
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Eustace Cross Country to compete in state meet
Information/photos via the Eustace ISD blog The Eustace Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs cross country teams will compete in the state cross country meet Friday, November 12, in Round Rock. The meet will...
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TVCC brings ‘Everyman’ to the stage
Press release The Trinity Valley Community College Drama Department will present “Everyman,” a new adaptation by Carol Ann Duffy November 10-13 in the auditorium adjacent to the Orval Pirtle...
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Around the Town: Learning to propagate figs
By Loretta Humble/Around the Town Note: While Kristi is busy moving into her new home right in the center of downtown Malakoff, I felt I needed to fill this space again this week. However, I’ve been...
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MHS Student Council sends care packages to military overseas
The Malakoff High School Student Council organized a care package drive for active duty military overseas this week in honor of Veteran’s Day. Each package is being personalized with a letter and...
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Sheriff’s Department, Tool Police apprehend felon
Henderson County press release After a Cockrell Hills police officer was injured by an escaping felon, Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and the Tool Police tracked him down Wednesday and put...
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Bush named East Texas player of the week
Athens High School senior Noah Bush, who plays running back and linebacker for the varsity football team, received the American State Bank Player of the Week Award Thursday. It was presented in...
View ArticlePodcast: Interview with Malakoff Head Coach Jamie Driskell
The undefeated, No. 3-ranked Malakoff Tigers (10-0) will take on the Troy Trojans (5-5) in the bi-district round of the playoffs in Midlothian Friday night. Michael V. Hannigan spoke with Coach...
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Semper Fi at Central Athens Elementary
United States Marine Corps Corporal Allen Turner trades salutes with his son, Aiden Turner, a pre-K student at Central Athens Elementary. All three Athens ISD elementary schools participated Friday...
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Family Night at Bel Air
Three-year-old Laila George has fun with her brother, Lawrence George Jr., Thursday at Bel Air Family Night. Kindergarten teacher Ruth Cortez used a simple card game to teach basic math skills in a...
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Reasonover, Small win DAR Women in American History Award
Press release Two women have been chosen to receive the Sara Maples Chapter NSDAR Women of America History Award. Each will receive a certificate, a gold medal and a quilt made by our very own Jacque...
View ArticleMilitary News: Cody L. Duncan
U.S. Air Force Airman Cody L. Duncan graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included...
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AISD November Teachers and Employee of the Month
The November Teachers and Employee of the Month were recently honored at the Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon. They are (from left) Melissa Hallmark, a third-grade teacher at Bel Air Elementary;...
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Retired School Personnel celebrate Veterans Day
After a wonderful luncheon, Henderson County Retired School Personnel had the pleasure of celebrating Veterans Day with a program given by Sgt. Major Bill Malone, VFW Post Commander 7103, Athens. The...
View ArticleCardinals pick up wins at Lewis Orr Classic
By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information The No. 3-ranked Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals were in top form over the weekend in the annual Lewis Orr Classic at Navarro College. First-year head...
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No. 4 TVCC to face No. 5 NW Mississippi in C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl
By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information The fourth-ranked Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals have accepted an invitation to play in the C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl in Copperas Cove on...
View ArticlePodcast: Coach Jamie Driskell talks about the Kirbyville game
The No. 3 Malakoff Tigers beat Troy last week and advanced to the Area Round playoff where they will take on Kirbyville Friday, November 18, in Nacogdoches. Michael V. Hannigan spoke with Coach...
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City, AMWA clash over letter
(Editor’s Note: Audio from the City Council’s discussion on this issue is embedded below.) By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow The City of Athens and the Athens Municipal Water Authority (AMWA) aren’t working...
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Obituary: Charlotte Lawrence
Memorial services for Charolette Lawrence, 59, of Athens, Texas are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Faith Fellowship Church in Athens. Mrs. Lawrence passed away on Monday, November...
View ArticleTool Elementary celebrates Blue Ribbon School award
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow Tool Elementary School celebrated earning National Blue Ribbon School status Wednesday afternoon with cake, music, and visits from state politicians. Last week, Principal...
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