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Athens High School’s Robert Becker delivers on high expectations
Robert Becker By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Coordinator If a teacher’s success is decided by the number of students who revere him, Robert Becker is succeeding; if it’s determined by his...
View ArticleObituary: Michael Pearce
Graveside services for Michael Pearce, 68, of Athens are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017, at County Line Cemetery in Anderson County with Mack Peacock officiating. Services are under...
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Obituary: Terri Lynn Feagins
Funeral services for Terri Lynn Feagins, 54 of Athens are scheduled for noon Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Athens with Bro. Troy Hollingsworth officiating. A...
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Low-cost vaccination, microchip clinic scheduled
Press release Held on the Second Saturday of each month by Friends of the Animals, the next low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic for all area residents is on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. – noon....
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Ham Radio Club to hold December meeting
Club President Charles Wells visits with Tex Herson and Bill Saylor before a recent meeting. (Courtesy Photo) Press release It happens every year about this time. People wrap their presents and take...
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Poteete named head football coach at TVCC
Press release Trinity Valley Community College has announced the promotion of Sherard Poteete (photo) from offensive coordinator to head football coach. Poteete, 39, will be introduced as the 17th...
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Republican Ashley McKee launches campaign for State Rep.
Ashley McKee Press release Republican attorney and small business owner Ashley McKee kicked off her campaign Thursday for a seat in the Texas House representing Kaufman and Henderson counties. A...
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Angels still remaining on FSB tree
Kim Hodges, left, and Pam Johnson with the First State Bank of Athens Angel Tree. By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow There are still 43 angels left on the First State Bank of Athens Angel Tree and time is...
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Around the Town: Working again with old friends
Debra Bacon, left, and Pat Hustead. By Loretta Humble/Around the Town I had the best time today! I went to Pat Hustead’s house to get together with her and Debra Bacon brainstorming about how to get...
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Obituary: Pamela Tolbert Kidd
Funeral services for Pamela Tolbert Kidd 54, who was a resident of Traskwood, Arkansas, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, at Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Newsome...
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Obituary: Lynda Lou Seibt Craig
Graveside services for Lynda Lou Seibt Craig, 76, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Athens under the direction of Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home....
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Bardwell announces run for Pct. 2 commissioner seat
Josh Bardwell Press release I, Joshua Bardwell, am pleased to announce my candidacy for Henderson County Commissioner Precinct 2. I will bring honesty, respect, and integrity as well as 13 years...
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High price tag has Athens council reexamining Cain Center project
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow Cain Center sticker shock set in for the Athens City Council Monday night and along with it, some second thoughts. Council members held an hour-long discussion with members...
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Council approves fixing south wall of Texan Theater
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCNow The Athens City Council added about $125,000 to the Texan rehabilitation project Monday night to replace the south wall of the building. The council voted for the...
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AEDC announces call for Business Assistance Grant applications
AEDC’s Business Assistance Grant program encourages exterior improvements to properties located within the designated beautification area, along the western and northern corridors of Athens. Businesses...
View ArticleKeith Bell announces bid for State House District 4 seat
Press release Conservative rancher and businessman Keith Bell announced his campaign to seek the Republican nomination for Texas State House District 4, encompassing Kaufman and part of Henderson...
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Master Gardeners host seed starting presentation
By Lydia Holley/Special to HCNow Master Gardener Jeanne Brown will present “Sowing Your Seeds for Spring Starts: Eggplants, Peppers and Tomatoes” on Tuesday, December 19, 5:30 p.m. at the Clint W....
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Obituary: Margie Green
Margie Green went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. She was born to William and Sally Gilfoy in Payne Springs, Texas on July 1, 1924. Margie was a hairdresser for many years owning...
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Athens Public Education Foundation awards more than $37,000 in grants
Athens Public Education Foundation had its annual loud and proud classroom grant giveaway Thursday morning across all five Athens ISD campuses. Teachers across the district who successfully applied to...
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AISD December Teachers of the Month
Athens ISD’s December Teachers of the Month are recognized during Wednesday’s Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Pictured (from left) are Kimberly Hanson; second-grade social studies and language...
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