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Obituary: Chester McManus
Funeral Services for Chester McManus, 81, of Athens will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 2, at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens with Bro. Gene Bishop officiating. Mr. McManus passed...
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Nominations for Athens Citizen of the Year being accepted
The search is on for the 2017 Athens Citizen of the Year. The award has been presented annually since 1966. Do you know someone living in Athens, who, over a long span of time and beyond their regular...
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Lots of Christmas fun scheduled in Athens this Saturday
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow Holiday Market … Music … Santa … Tree Lighting … Parade. It must be Christmas time in Athens! Athens Mayor Monte Montgomery said, “Saturday will be an exciting time to be...
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Obituary: Nelda Jean Loper
Nelda Jean Loper age 79, of Athens, passed away on November 29, 2017. She was born on June 2, 1938, to Jess Hayden Ramsey and Emma Larue Middlebrook Ramsey. She is preceded in death by her parents; one...
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Obituary: Jerry Cass
Funeral Services for Jerry Cass, 83, of Murchison, will be held noon Monday, Dec. 4, at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens with Pastor Dave McGee officiating. Mr. Cass passed away November 30,...
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Obituary: Harold ‘Holly’ Holyfield
Graveside services and inurnment for Harold “Holly” Holyfield 74, Athens have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Athens Cemetery with Lurna Cumby officiating. Arrangements are under the...
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Obituary: Patsy Ruth Thornsberry
Patsy Ruth Thornsberry of Athens was born on Dec. 18, 1939, in Chatfield, TX, to Jessie Chester Griffith and Ethel Aline Farmer. She passed away on Nov. 29, 2017. Patsy was an auxiliary” Pink Lady” for...
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City of Athens debuts updated website
Press release On Friday morning, Athens residents woke up to a new-look for www.athenstx.com. The City website has been completely revamped in an effort to improve the way the City delivers information...
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Geeslin announces re-election bid for Commissioner Pct. 4
Pct. 4 Commissioner Ken Geeslin. Press release Incumbent Republican Henderson County Commissioner Ken Geeslin has announced his candidacy for re-election to the office of Henderson County Precinct 4...
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NOTEBOOK: Fuzzy blankets and socks collected in honor of Mabelle Lane
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow Friends of the late Mabelle Lane have found a heart — and toe — warming way to honor her memory. They are collecting fuzzy blankets and socks to deliver to nursing homes in...
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Christmas tree silent auction benefits local charities
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow Prosperity Bank in Athens has added a silent auction to this year’s Christmas charity efforts. The bank has five decorated Christmas trees in its lobby and visitors can bid...
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GBC Masonic Youth induct new members, honor state leader
Press release The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls inducted two new members into their Assembly on Saturday, December 2. The new members are Katelyn Maxwell and Olivia Ocanas. Parents and...
View ArticleObituary: Alice Irene Cook
Alice Irene Cook age 87, of Athens, passed away on December 3, 2017. She was born on January 15, 1930 to George Washington Aydelott and Ola Brazoria Morehead Aydelott in Waxahachie, Texas. No services...
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Voter registration certificates being mailed out
Press release The Henderson County Elections Administration Office began mailing out the new voter registration certificates this week. New certificates are mailed every two years to all registered...
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Obituary: Lucille ‘LuLu’ Hazell
December 3, 2017 Lucille “LuLu” Hazell our precious wife, mother, Nannie, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Lulu age 84 is a longtime resident of Malakoff, Texas. Lulu was born May...
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Eustace man arrested on arson charge
Press release Henderson County Fire Marshal Shane Renberg was called to a fire at 108 Bonsal Street in Eustace on Saturday, Dec. 2. After an investigation into the cause, it was determined the fire was...
View ArticleMilitary News: Dakota W. Stone
U.S. Air Force Airman Dakota W. Stone graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included...
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Obituary: Peggy Donosky Dwelle
Peggy Donosky Dwelle was born Nancy Eudora Belew in Fort Worth to Jeffee and Homer Belew August 17, 1922. She died December 2, 2017 in Dallas. At age six, her mother, after a divorce from Peggy’s...
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Gooden announces run for Congress
Lance Gooden Press release On Tuesday, State Representative Lance Gooden (R-Terrell) announced his run for Congress before an overflow crowd in Kaufman County at a rally celebrating property owners’...
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Cain Foundation makes donation to AFD Toys for Tots program
Press release Each year the Athens Fire Department works hard to raise money and collect toys for the Toys for Tots Program in partnership with the Henderson County HELP Center. This year, the City was...
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