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Songs of Youth: Local choirs perform at music festival
Choirs from South Athens Elementary (pictured), Bel Air Elementary and Central Athens Elementary were among several that performed Tuesday morning at the East Texas Music Festival, held at the Athens...
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Stewart Cochran honored for support of the arts
Dr. Marylyn Wright, president of the Henderson County Arts Council, presents a plaque honoring former council president Stewart Cochran for his dedicated service to the organization and his support of...
View ArticleCardinal Basketball Camp set June 13-16 at TVCC
The annual Cardinal Basketball Camp is scheduled June 13-16 at Trinity Valley Community College’s Cardinal Gym. The camp is open for boys and girls in grades K-12. The camp for boys and girls in grades...
View ArticleTVCC Summer Performance Camp scheduled June 13-30
Ready to run fast? If you are a student (boy or girl) entering grades 8-12, Trinity Valley Community College is offering you that opportunity at the TVCC Summer Performance Camp. The three-week camp is...
View ArticleAnnual Cardinal Football Youth Skills Camp set June 6-10
The annual Cardinal Football Youth Skills Camp is scheduled June 6-10 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the TVCC practice field. The camp is open for students entering grades 1-8. Cost of the camp is $85 before...
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Clover Connection: 4-H is more than just livestock
Kate Pittack By Kate Pittack/Extension 4-H Agent When people think of 4-H, shotgun sports and archery probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. However, in Texas shooting sports is the top...
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Rick Hirsch named Agriculturist of the Year
Pictured, from left, Ken McGee, Heather Hirsch, Bronte Hirsch, Grant Hirsch. The late Rick Hirsch was named the Agriculturist of the Year during the 53rd Annual Henderson County Farm & Ranch Tour...
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Mike Coston resigns as Athens Chamber president
Mike Coston By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN Mike Coston’s last public appearance as the president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce came Tuesday afternoon as he helped preside over the Farm & Ranch Tour...
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Two prosecutors join Henderson County District Attorney’s Office
Pictured, from left, are Chief Justice of the 12th Court of Appeals James Worthen, Justice Greg Neely, Justice Brian Hoyle, DA Scott McKee, DA Elect Mark Hall, Jessica Bargmann, Judge Carter Tarrance....
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Harris signs with Hill College
Athens High School senior Tyler Harris signs with Hill College Wednesday to be a team roper with their nationally recognized rodeo program. Pictured seated with Harris is Hill College Athletic...
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Obituary: Olan Wilkins
Funeral services for Olan Wilkins, 70, of Athens will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home with Bro. Curtis Chandler officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn...
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AMS choirs to perform in concert May 24
The Athens Middle School choirs will perform a Spring Sing Pops Concert free to the public on Tuesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. at the AMS cafetorium. Students in the award-winning program will be performing...
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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
Henderson County Sheriff’s Office press release On Wednesday, May 18, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Investigators Kay Langford and Brad Beddingfield conducted a traffic stop on Highway 334...
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Clover Connection: The Passenger Safety Project makes a difference
Kate Pittack By Kate Pittack/Extension 4-H Agent Did you know that Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation) provides valuable traffic safety...
View ArticleHenderson County Peace Officer Memorial held despite rain
A little rain couldn’t stop the Henderson County Peace Officers Memorial on Thursday, but it did move the event inside the courthouse. The annual event is to remember the Henderson County peace...
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TxDOT update for the Week of May 23
TxDOT Maintenance plans to perform base repair and level up work on FM 2010. A second crew expects to resume ditch maintenance on FM 317 near FM 314 before moving to FM 804 at Alligator Creek. Expect...
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Turn’em Barrel Racing Association presents scholarships
Sharon and Howard Calloway of Athens, representing the Turn’em Barrel Racing Association, awarded two individuals the Running for the Future Scholarship Sunday afternoon at the Henderson County...
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Price Reduced on Satterwhite Home!
Look at this awesome offering today! 5.59 acres of woods with a variety of trees and some open areas. Restricted neighborhood just one way in and out. Built in 2003, this Satterwhite Log Home has 3...
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Ribbon cutting held for Malakoff High School field house
Officials from Malakoff ISD, Chamber of Commerce and City of Malakoff conduct a ribbon cutting for the high school’s new field house Monday, May 23. (Michael V. Hannigan photo) Snapchat story from the...
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Athens High School band director honored
Athens High School Band Director Rusty Lay was honored at Monday night’s Athens ISD board meeting in recognition of having led the “Pride of the Hornets Band” to 10 consecutive years of earning the...
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