Bids opened at Athens ISD
Lance Aaron (center, in blue) of Gallagher Construction Services opens sealed bids for a public reading on Thursday afternoon at Athens ISD’s District Support Center. Gallagher is the construction...
View ArticleNominations being sought for Athens Citizen of the Year
Press release The search is on for the 2016 Athens Citizen of the Year. The award has been presented annually since 1966. Drew Douglas was the 2015 recipient. Other previous recent recipients have...
View ArticleDAR hears about women veterans
Pictured are Regent Susan Cothran, Bernice A. Harkins, Carole Ruska. (Courtesy photo) Press release Bernice Harkins was introduced by Carole Ruska as the speaker at the November meeting of the Sarah...
View ArticleTVCC PTK Chapter inducts new members
TVCC PTK Fall 2016 Inductees Press release Trinity Valley Community College’s Alpha Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa inducted 57 new members during ceremonies held November 6 on the Athens campus....
View ArticleAttorney Aubrey Jones speaks to Stomp Parkinson’s Disease for a Cure
Press release Stomp Parkinson’s Disease for A Cure met on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Arabella of Athens. Athens elder law attorney Aubrey L. Jones, Jr., was the guest speaker on getting your house...
View ArticleAMWA, City of Athens schedule joint meeting
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow The Athens City Council and the Athens Municipal Water Authority (AMWA) have scheduled a joint work session next week, according to agendas posted by both entities. The...
View ArticleGrand Jury Report: November 22
Henderson County District Attorney R. Scott McKee issued a press release today reporting the July Term, 2016, Grand Jury returned the following True Bills for the November 9, 2016 meeting. In addition,...
View ArticlePettiet family establishes TVCC nursing scholarship
Pictured: Jimmy and Kim Pettiet present a check establishing the Lená Pettiet Memorial Nursing Scholarship to TVCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement and TVCC Foundaion Director Kristen...
View ArticlePodcast: Interview with Coach Jamie Driskell
It’s the week of Thanksgiving and the Malakoff Tigers are still playing football! The Tigers will take on Rockdale 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 25, in Waco. Our Michael V. Hannigan (@mvhannigan) sat down...
View ArticleObituary: Clyde Washington
Funeral services for Clyde Washington, 64, of Athens are scheduled for 2:30 P.M. Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home with Bro. Darren Miller officiating. Interment will...
View ArticleObituary: Nancy Woodruff
Funeral services are scheduled for Nancy Woodruff, 79, of Athens at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens with Vincent Bailey officiating. Interment will...
View ArticleC.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl tickets on sale at Trinity Valley Community...
By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information Tickets for the C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl are on sale at Trinity Valley Community College. The No. 4-ranked Cardinals (10-1) are scheduled to play the No....
View ArticleTVCC Choral Department presents “‘Tis the Season…”
The TVCC Choral Department will present its annual Christmas Concert 3 p.m. Sunday, December 4, at First Baptist Church of Athens. “‘Tis the Season…” will feature performances from the Cardinal...
View ArticleOpinion: City of Athens and AMWA meeting a move in the right direction
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow The Athens City Council and the Athens Municipal Water Authority (AMWA) Board of Directors met together Monday afternoon to discuss their “working relationship.” There were...
View ArticleMilitary News: Joshua L. Sims
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua L. Sims graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that...
View ArticleKiwanis seeking donations for food drive
It’s time again for the Annual Athens Noon Kiwanis Food Drive. Local Kiwanis members along with the help of the Henderson County Help Center are supplying 150 boxes to local families that are in need...
View ArticleTVCC to purchase Central Park and old armory from City of Athens
Press release Trinity Valley Community College and the City of Athens have reached an agreement for the college to purchase the property known as Central Park and the former National Guard Armory now...
View ArticleCongratulations, Olivia
Congratulations to Olivia Dailey – Area Champion in Senior Creed Speaking! Headed to state competition this Friday. Bulldog Proud!! pic.twitter.com/m79rgvE2j8 — Eustace ISD (@EustaceISD) November 30,...
View ArticleMcCool and Davies National Merit ‘Commended Students’
Eli McCool and Mollie Davies. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD) Press release Athens High School seniors Eli McCool and Mollie Davies are among a very select number of students across the United States to be...
View ArticleAISD financial rating: ‘Superior’
Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Coordinator Members of the Athens ISD Board of Trustees once again received an excellent report on the financial standing of the school district. “It is my...
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