Glendon Forgey resigns from TVCC
Dr. Glendon Forgey Dr. Glendon Forgey’s run as president of Trinity Valley Community College is over. The college issued a press release Wednesday saying that Forgey tendered his resignation. The move...
View ArticleObituary: John David Myers
Graveside services for John David Myers will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens, Texas. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – noon on Friday, May 13, 2016...
View ArticleObituary: Rebecca Jane Gartrell
Funeral services for Rebecca Jane Gartrell will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Payne Springs United Methodist Church with Rev Gary Hayes and Rev. David Diller officiating. Burial will...
View ArticleSpivey signs with TVCC rodeo team
Marlen Spivey of Huntsville High School signs with the rodeo team at Trinity Valley Community College. He will compete in steer wrestling and calf roping. On hand for the signing was TVCC rodeo coach...
View ArticleKing and Queen of the prom
Al and Dorothy Barlow were crowned King and Queen of the A Trinity Valley Home Health and Therapy Services 6th Annual Senior Citizen’s Prom Tuesday. The couple celebrated their 53rd anniversary on...
View ArticleCity of Athens, Velvin & Weeks reach settlement over Wood Street dispute
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN The City of Athens finalized a settlement agreement last month with the engineering firm Velvin & Weeks regarding a dispute over construction on Wood Street. The City...
View ArticleAthens Councilman Montgomery doesn’t share firm’s repair recommendations with...
Athens City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Monte Montgomery By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN An Athens city councilman who helped negotiate the recent settlement with Velvin & Weeks over failed...
View ArticleAthens Airport master planning meeting held
Pictured are, from left , Jerry Don Vaught, Mayor, City of Athens; Frank McIllwain, Garver ,Texas Aviation Director; Ken Geeslin, Henderson County Commissioner Precinct 4; Michael Bynum, Henderson...
View ArticleSearch warrant leads to two arrests in Chandler
Henderson County Sheriff’s Office press release On May 11, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Investigator Brad Beddingfield, along with other members of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office,...
View ArticleTVCC releases spring 2016 honors lists
Trinity Valley Community College today released the academic honors lists for the Spring 2016 semester. Students who are enrolled full-time, receive no failing grades and secure an average of at least...
View ArticleTxDOT Update for the Week of May 16
TxDOT Maintenance plans to conduct routine maintenance on FM 2010 to prepare it for summer seal coat. A second crew plans to conduct ditch maintenance on FM 317 between FM 314 and FM 315 before moving...
View ArticlePeace Officers Memorial set for Thursday
Thursday, May 19, at noon the Henderson County Peace Officers Association will honor Henderson County Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty with a memorial service. The memorial...
View ArticleFarm & Ranch Tour this Tuesday
The 53rd annual Farm and Ranch Tour will be held Tuesday, May 17. Participants should meet at the Cain Center beginning at 8 a.m. for coffee and donuts provided by First State Bank and Kevin Lilly’s...
View ArticleObituary: Brenda McGee
Funeral services for Brenda McGee will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gene Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Carroll Springs...
View ArticleAHS’ Sam Smith shines on and off softball field
By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist They call her Sambino. The first time a softball coach used the name on Samantha “Sam” Smith, he had to explain that baseball legend Babe Ruth was...
View ArticleAISD students graduate TVCC
Athens ISD’s Pinnacle Early College High School program graduated 28 students in the 2015-16 school year with associates’ of liberal arts degrees. Twenty-six (pictured) walked the stage at Trinity...
View ArticleRetired School Personnel Association present scholarships
The Henderson County Retired School Personnel Association presented its scholarship winners for 2016 recently. Each year HCRSPA gives $500 scholarships to seniors in Henderson County who will be going...
View ArticleAthens EDC executive director gives year-end presentation
Athens EDC Executive Director Lisa Denton recently gave a year-end presentation to members of the City Council. “The 15-month period represented in the presentation was certainly an eventful time,”...
View ArticleVoices lifted: AHS choirs hold spring concert
The Athens High School Show, Treble and Varsity choirs gathered Monday night for an excellent spring concert, blending standards with show tunes, and even classics from the Beatles and Journey. The...
View ArticleTVCC Foundation Golf Tournament winners
The Prosperity Bank team of (from left) Matt Anding, Eddie Lick, Neil Velvin and Pat Fuller captured first place in the annual TVCC Foundation Golf Tournament Monday at Pinnacle Club. The winning...
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