Gun Barrel City Fire Department, Radio Club install shortwave antenna
From left, GBC Fire Chief Joseph Lindaman and Tex Herson show the completed antenna. (Courtesy photo) Press release The GBC Fire Department is very active in the community and in its efforts to protect...
View ArticleTVCC awards 120 scholarships
The Trinity Valley Community College Foundation awarded 120 scholarships totaling more than $108,000 to high school graduates this spring. “We are so happy to be able to provide scholarships for...
View ArticleObituary: Brenda Mills Smith
Funeral Services for Brenda Mills Smith, 64, of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home with interment following at Rome Cemetery near Athens. Bro....
View ArticleObituary: Patricia Renfrow
Patricia Renfrow, 85, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Corsicana. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Patricia Mae Long Renfrow was born January 10, 1932 in...
View ArticleLiving Well: “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast’
By Loretta Humble/Living Well If you like the idea of living a full happy life all your days, you have just got to watch this new HBO special. It is called “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast.”...
View ArticleNichols requests applications for Texas Armed Services Scholarship
State Sen. Robert Nichols Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) requests qualified students to apply for a Texas Armed Services Scholarship. “This scholarship is a way to encourage and reward...
View ArticleHigh school graduates also earn degrees or certificates from TVCC
Press release During spring graduation ceremonies, 53 high school graduates also received degrees or certificates of completion from Trinity Valley Community College. These dual-credit students were...
View ArticlePursley to be principal at Central Athens Elementary
By Toni Garrard Clay/Communications Coordinator Athens ISD Superintendent of Schools Blake Stiles announced today that Shannon Pursley will be the new principal at Central Athens Elementary, effective...
View ArticleTVCC’s Encore performs in Branson, Mo.
TVCC Encore preparing for Branson performance. (Courtesy photo) Press release Trinity Valley Community College’s show choir Encore recently completed a tour of Branson, MO, visiting attractions and...
View ArticleObituary: Dannie Leola Mays
Memorial services for Dannie Leola Mays, 94, of Chandler will be held Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Chandler Church of Christ with David Ingram officiating. “Lee” passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017...
View Article20 graduate TVCC GED program
Dr. Jerry King presents President’s Scholarship to GED graduate Margaret Turner. (Courtesy photo) Press release Trinity Valley Community College held graduation ceremonies for 20 students who recently...
View ArticleHenderson County’s Secret: The TVCC Cardinal football team is that good
TVCC President Dr. Jerry King, left, and Head Coach Brad Smiley celebrate the Cardinals winning the 2016 SWJCFC Championship at Bruce Field in Athens. (Michael V. Hannigan photo) By Michael V. Hannigan...
View ArticleAEDC receives Economic Excellence recognition for second straight year
Press release For the second year in a row, the Athens Economic Development Corporation has been recognized for Economic Excellence by the Texas Economic Development Council. The 2016 recipients were...
View ArticleWinners of North Texas Conference Car Show
Best Vintage and Overall Best in Show went to Jasper Davis, left. (Courtesy photo) Press release On Saturday, June 10, the North Texas Conference Tyler District held its third annual Car Show at...
View ArticleCity of Malakoff seeks AG opinion on open records request
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow The City of Malakoff is asking Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for an opinion regarding a public information request. The public information request was submitted late...
View ArticleTVCC participating in new developmental math study
Press release An experiment to remap developmental math in four Texas community colleges resulted in a higher pass rate and a larger number of developmental math credits earned by the students who...
View ArticleObituary: William ‘Bill’
Funeral services for William “Bill” Rounsavall, 84, of LaRue are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens with Bro Robbie Caldwell officiating....
View ArticleCASA of Trinity Valley receives anonymous donation
Press release CASA of Trinity Valley is excited to announce that it recently received a $5,000 donation from an anonymous foundation. “CASA of Trinity Valley is exited and grateful for the donation...
View ArticleGrand Jury Report – June 15, 2017
Press release District Attorney Mark Hall reports that the Henderson County Grand Jury for the January-June term 2017 returned the following indictments. In addition, 15 cases are indicted under seal....
View ArticleLiving Well: Seeing the changes make a difference
By Loretta Humble/Living Well My garden has performed beyond my wildest expectations. The potatoes are dug, the onions are pulled. The giant zucchinis just keep coming, nearly faster than I can give...
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