George Charles Jones
Memorial services for George Charles Jones, 81, of Brownsboro will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Barton’s Chapel Assembly of God Church with Bro. Terry Thomison officiating. Mr. Jones...
View ArticleBack in Time: Cardinals to honor Spencer, don throwbacks
By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information They’re going back in time at Trinity Valley Community College. On a day designed to honor former longtime head coach and NJCAA and Cardinal Hall of Fame member...
View ArticleGBC Masonic Youth induct new member
Pictured are, front row from left: Olivia Ocanas, Mason Phillips, Siddalee Ocanas, Crissy Ray, Caylee Weldon, and Heavenlee Weldon; back row, from left: Laura Walters, Samantha Ramos, Emily Currey, and...
View ArticleObituary: Curtis Smith
A celebration of the life of Curtis Smith, 43, of Athens will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018 at New York Baptist Church with Bro. Donald Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at...
View ArticleObituary: Tina Butler Shipes
A Celebration of the Life of Tina Butler Shipes of Athens will be held from 3-5 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens. Tina Denise Butler Shipes was born...
View ArticleNational debate topic originated with AHS educator
Nicole Cornish Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communication Coordinator This past November, Athens ISD announced that Nicole Cornish, the district’s dean of early college high school, was on the cusp of making...
View ArticleCity of Athens collection station to close
Press release At their Monday, January 8, 2018, meeting, the Athens City Council voted to close the city’s collection station. This decision was made in concern of the cost to maintain and operate the...
View ArticleCardinal cheerleaders to take part in partner stunt competition
Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information Florida has been very good to the Cardinal cheer program through the years. Several members of the spring semester squad hope the trend continues over the upcoming...
View ArticleTVCC releases fall honors lists
For Immediate Release Trinity Valley Community College announces the honors list recipients for the Fall 2017 semester. Recipients are listed alphabetically by hometown: PRESIDENT’S LIST ALBA: Jason...
View ArticleAthens council makes decision on Cain Center project
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN The Cain Center project has a budget. After 2.5 hours of discussion and brainstorming Friday afternoon, the Athens City Council set a direction for the Cain Center. The...
View ArticleObituary: Catherine Griffin
Funeral Services for Catherine Griffin, 81, of Athens are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Athens with Bro. Kris Menifee officiating....
View ArticleAthens man sentenced to 60 years on drug charges
Press release A Henderson County jury sentenced an Athens man to 60 years in the Texas Department of Corrections on January 10, 2018. Stephen Duane Roberts, age 45, was arrested on January 20, 2017 by...
View ArticleSBDC Stakeholders Breakfast scheduled for Tuesday
Press release The Trinity Valley Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a Stakeholders Appreciation Breakfast Tuesday, January 16 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center....
View ArticleWinter storm updates
Current Delays and Closings for Tuesday, Jan. 16 Athens ISD -Two-hour delay Athens Christian Preparatory Academy – Two-hour delay Brownsboro ISD – Open 10 a.m. Cross Roads ISD – Closed Eustace ISD –...
View ArticleObituary: John A. Rash
Funeral services for John A. “Dick” Rash have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Leagueville Cemetery. Mr. Rash...
View ArticleTxDOT crews ready should winter storm impact roads
Editor’s Note: You can find our winter storm updates blog here. Press release Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews will report for duty this evening and are ready to work throughout the...
View ArticleCouncilwoman floats idea for library at the Cain Center
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN The Athens City Council approved the budget and direction for the Cain Center rehabilitation project last Friday, but also set aside 30 days to explore a brand new idea for...
View ArticleObituary: David L. Williams
David L. Williams of Montalba, went to be with his heavenly father on January 13, 2018 in Palestine, Texas. He was born on May 23, 1942 in Palestine, Texas to Grady Hall Williams and Ruby Lou Rhoades...
View ArticleClosures and delays for Wednesday, Jan. 17
Updated throughout at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 Schools – Athens ISD – Two-hour delay – Athens Christian Academy – Closed – Athens Christian Prep – Closed – Brownsboro ISD – Closed – Cross Roads ISD –...
View ArticleObituary: Cherlyn Ann Cantrell
Cherlyn Ann Cantrell passed away January 13, 2018 in Malakoff, Texas. Cherlyn was born in Dallas, Texas on July 4, 1958 to Charles and JoAnn Cantrell. She is preceded in death by her parents. Cherlyn’s...
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