TVCC to present “A Cardinal Christmas”
Trinity Valley Community College choirs will present their holiday concert, “A Cardinal Christmas,” Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Athens. The Cardinal Singers, Chamber...
View ArticleCity of Athens discovers ‘significant’ sewer leak near Coon Creek
City of Athens press release On Monday, Nov. 20, City of Athens staff discovered a significant leak in a sewer line three-quarters of a mile northwest of the intersection of Highway 175 South and Loop...
View ArticleTVCC receives major recognition in math instruction
Left Photo: TVCC team celebrates receiving Mathways Exemplar Award. First row, from left: Kelsey Hirsch, advisor; Megan Dickerson, administrative assistant; Russell Self, College Readiness &...
View ArticleTVCC bowl tickets on sale Monday
Press release Tickets for the C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl go on sale Monday at Trinity Valley Community College. The No. 8-ranked Cardinals (8-3) are scheduled to play the No. 12-ranked Garden...
View ArticleHenderson County I. M. A. helps people in need
Sis. Helen Burton (left), Eldress Mary Henderson H. C. I. M. A. financial secretary, Sis. Etta Pearl Jackson, and Michael Anglin preparing the Thanksgiving food baskets for 24 families in the...
View ArticleNOTEBOOK: Turkey Trot helps Hope Springs save lives around the world
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow One of the groups I am really thankful for in Henderson County is Hope Springs Water. Compile a list of local folks doing good work and they are going to be near the top....
View ArticleEconomist to speak at upcoming chamber luncheon
Dr. Ray Perryman Press release Dr. Ray Perryman, President and CEO of the Perryman Group, will be the guest speaker at the Athens Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon in December, sponsored by Athens...
View ArticleNOTEBOOK: Walk With a Doc program starting in Athens
Dr. Douglas Curran (left) talks with folks at the Hope Springs Water Turkey Trot about the Walk With a Doc program. By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow Move it! No, seriously, we have to get moving for our...
View ArticleMan charged with murder after Cherokee Shores stabbing
Doyle Deason Press release Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said Monday a man was arrested and charged with murder Sunday after an altercation in the Payne Springs area of Henderson County....
View ArticleNOTEBOOK: McDonald’s Toy Drive kicks off this week in Henderson County
File photo of McDonald’s personnel delivering toys. By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow ‘Tis the season to give … and local McDonald’s owners Kevin and Jeaneane Lilly are leading the way as usual. Lilly’s...
View ArticleAthens officials want certificates of obligation money for wastewater, say...
Wastewater issues estimated to cost City of Athens millions. Montgomery, McCain don’t believe there will be enough money from certificates of obligation to build municipal building/police department....
View ArticleObituary: Bruce Morris
A celebration of the life of Bruce Morris, 72, of Athens will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Athens First United Methodist Church with Rev Jason Smith and Bro. Grady Manning...
View ArticleSmiley steps down as AD, head football coach at TVCC
Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information Trinity Valley Community College athletic director/head football coach Brad Smiley has announced his resignation to become offensive coordinator at Northwestern...
View ArticleGrand Jury report for Monday, Nov. 27
Henderson County District Attorney Mark Hall reports that the Henderson County Grand Jury for the July-December term 2017 returned the following indictments. In addition, 22 cases are indicted under...
View ArticleObituary: Evelyn Lucy Hughes Stevens
Funeral services for Evelyn Lucy Hughes Stevens 86, Athens have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jason Smith and Dr. Faulk Landrum officiating...
View ArticleState rates Athens ISD finances as ‘superior’
By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Coordinator Sometimes the same old news is very good news. And in this case, the story being repeated is that Athens ISD has received very high marks for its...
View ArticleObituary: Janet Marie Mitchell
Funeral services for Janet Marie Mitchell 72, Athens have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tony Watson officiating. Private burial will...
View ArticleFamily Circle of Care helping underserved patients in Athens
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow A new medical clinic in Athens is offering some hope to those currently left on the outside of the healthcare system. Family Circle of Care opened a new clinic at 1001 N....
View ArticleAthens Middle School Builders Club officers
Members of Athens Middle School’s Builders Club were inducted during Tuesday’s Kiwanis Club luncheon. The Kiwanis Builders Club is a student-led community service organization. Officers are (from left)...
View ArticleNOTEBOOK: ‘Aid & Attendance’ program helps wartime veterans
By Michael V. Hannigan The good folks at Caring Companions at Home in Athens want area wartime veterans to know about an important program: Aid & Attendance. “Many veterans don’t know about this...
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