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Three arrested on drug charges
From the Henderson County Sheriff Office Facebook page: Three people – two men and a woman – were arrested over the New Year’s Holiday for possession of suspected methamphetamine, pipes, pills and an...
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TxDOT prepares for winter forecast
According to the National Weather Service, there is a 20 percent chance of snow on Friday in Henderson County. While that may not be a huge chance, the Texas Department of Transportation is preparing...
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Low-Cost Vaccination/Microchip Clinic
Held on the second Saturday of each month by Friends of the Animals, the next low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic for all area residents is on Saturday, January 14, from 10 a.m. – noon. It will...
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Opinion: Don’t be duped by the farce of A-F school ratings
The Texas Education Agency this week released a preliminary work-in-progress report for the new A-F accountability rating system for school districts and campuses. Athens ISD Communications Coordinator...
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Cardinals take tour of state prison
By Mark Meredith/TVCC Public Information Trinity Valley Community College men’s basketball team got a surprise tour of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Coffield Unit and engaged the prison...
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Events scheduled to honor Dr. King
By Delanda S. Johnson/Special To The HCN As we prepare to celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s holiday, we as African-Americans must take a closer look at ourselves. On Saturday, January 14,...
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Henderson County State Rep. Lance Gooden sworn in
Press release AUSTIN, Texas – Republican Lance Gooden was sworn into office on the first day of the 85th Session of the Texas Legislature. Surrounded by friends, family, and supporters, Gooden...
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Hernandez wins state title in UIL Congress
By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Coordinator Athens High School’s Matthew Hernandez can add 4A UIL Congressional Debate State Champion to his already impressive list of accomplishments. On...
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Athens High School math team piles up medals
Press release When the Athens High School math team competed at the Sulphur Springs academic invitational meet last month, team members earned 35 medals and two team trophies. The calculator team of...
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ACPA Storm boys and girls sweep past Full Armor Academy
Presss release Both ACPA basketball teams picked up another district win Tuesday evening vs. Henderson-Full Armor Academy. The Lady Storm got things started with a 62-17 victory to improve their...
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A weekend of MLK celebrations
Rev. Dr. King’s dreams burn deep in these youths of tomorrow at the H. C. B. H. C. Candlelight Vigil at New Hope Corinth C. M. E. Church. (Courtesy photo) By Delanda S. Johnson/Special to HCN This Rev....
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Obituary: Linda Price
Funeral services for Linda Price, 75, of Athens are scheduled for 2 pm Monday, January 23, 2017, at the Barton’s Chapel Assembly of God in Murchison with Bro. Terry Thomison officiating. Interment will...
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Our Website is Moving
We are moving our Henderson County Now website posts to jeffweinsteinlaw.com/HCN. The old site will remain up for now, but we will not be posting any new content there. We hope you continue to enjoy...
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Keep Athens Beautiful wins Governor’s Community Achievement Award, $160,000
Athens was among 10 Texas communities selected to receive the 2017 Governor’s Community Achievement Award, according to a recent press release by Keep Texas Beautiful. With the award, Keep Athens...
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Athens Kiwanis and the City of Athens Set to Roll Out Kiwanis Park Enhancements
Press release Over the next few months, the Athens Kiwanis Club and the City of Athens will be coordinating several park renovation and enhancement projects at Kiwanis Park. Athens Kiwanis has set...
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City of Athens in full compliance with TCEQ Water Quality Regulations
Press release At the City Council meeting on Monday, March 28, City Manager Philip Rodriguez announced that earlier that day, the City received confirmation that it was in full compliance with state...
View ArticleUpdate on Malakoff train derailment
We spoke with a representative of the Union Pacific Railroad Thursday afternoon to get an update on the derailment in Malakoff. Here is the audio of that interview. The post Update on Malakoff train...
View ArticleUpdate on Cain Center project
HCN reporter Michael V. Hannigan was on hand for Thursday’s Athens City Council meeting to review Cain Center design concepts. The post Update on Cain Center project appeared first on Henderson County...
View ArticleApril 6 is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming elections
Deadline to register to vote in the upcoming election is April 6. The post April 6 is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming elections appeared first on Henderson County Now.
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Obituary: Alphinell Berry
Funeral services for Alphinell Berry, 79, of Athens are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Lake Athens Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Curry officiating. Interment will follow at...
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