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Obituary: Carl Leland Loper
Carl Leland Loper, age 80, of Athens passed away on March 25, 2018. He was born on May 19, 1937, to Joe and Elsie Alexander Loper. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 60 years,...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office closes down Seven Points game room
Press release Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse’s crackdown on game rooms continued Monday night when his team shut down a Seven Points game room, arresting two for organized crime and seizing...
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TVCC’s Bennett named Conference vice chair
Press release Dr. Kristen Bennett, vice president of institutional advancement and foundation executive director of Trinity Valley Community College will serve as vice-chair of the 2018 Conference for...
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Obituary: Douglas Woodrow Tanner
Douglas Woodrow Tanner was born in Ash Switch, Texas to Jewell Mae Smith Tanner and Wallace Dewey Tanner. He joined the U.S. Army during World War II as a member of the “Daredevil Tankers”, a name the...
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Woman arrested on drug and weapons charges
Press release Shortly after midnight Wednesday, a 42-year-old woman was arrested and charged with dealing a substantial amount of methamphetamine and illegally carrying a handgun, Sheriff Botie...
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Obituary: Jennifer Hart Cooley
A Celebration of the Life of Jennifer Hart Cooley of Athens are scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens with Bro. Frank Upchurch officiating. Interment...
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Obituary: Mark Edward Ramsey
Mark Edward Ramsey was born in Dallas, Texas to Clarence Edward Ramsey and Annie Lou McQueen on October 21, 1951 and passed away on March 27, 2018. Mark lived in Malakoff, Texas where he was surrounded...
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City of Athens to host ‘Art on the Bricks’ fundraiser
Press release “Art on the Bricks” is a community-based fundraiser, sponsored and hosted by the City of Athens, designed to unite local artists and community members. The purpose of “Art on the Bricks”...
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Obituary: Bernie Olen Foster
Bernie Olen Foster, age 89, of Athens, Texas passed away on March 27, 2018. He was born on September 30, 1928 in Henderson County to William and Kate (Hanna) Foster. He was preceded in death by his...
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CPS training kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month
CPS investigators discuss their training at The Henderson County Help Center Thursday morning. (Michael V. Hannigan photo) By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN I watched the scary man lean back in his chair and...
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Obituary: Joe Melvin Hill
Date of Birth December 26, 1935 at home in Karnack, TX. Date of Death March 28, 2018 at home in Murchison, TX. On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, Joes’ journey here on earth was done. God asked him if he...
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Obituary: Michael Douglas Hill
Michael Douglas Hill was born to Charles Edward Hill, Jr. and Lena Weatherford on February 14, 1948 in Velasco, TX. He passed away on March 30, 2018 in Athens, TX. Mr. Hill is preceded in death by his...
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Obituary: Jerry Porter Hensley
Jerry Porter Hensley, age 79, passed away on April 2, 2018 at his home in Malakoff, Texas. He was born on May 14, 1938 to Louie Napoleon Hensley and Thelma Edith Humphries Hensley. He was preceded in...
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Malakoff students inducted into National Honor Society
Malakoff High School’s National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony on Monday, March 26, 2018. President Cheyenne Robinson, along with officers Trinity Beck, Alyssa Taylor, and Eden White,...
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Grand Jury Report – April 2
Henderson County District Attorney Mark Hall reported that the Henderson County Grand Jury for the January-July 2018 term returned the following indictments. In addition, 13 cases are indicted under...
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AHS players on All-District and All-County basketball team
Several Athens High School students were named to the District 18-4A All-District Team. Senior Gary Lyons was named Most Valuable Player. Senior Miles Koehler was named Offensive MVP. Sophomore Rowdy...
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‘Gracie: A Love Story’ to headline HCPAC Spring Gala
Ken Freehill Press release Henderson County Performing Arts Center is proud to present actor, playwright, professor, and director Ken Freehill. Mr. Freehill will be joining us for the Annual Spring...
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Obituary: Ricky Don Rogers
Graveside services for Ricky Don Rogers 59, Athens have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday April 6, 2018 at Carroll-Springs Cemetery with Ray Rogers officiating under the direction of Autry’s...
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TVCC wins Play 4Kay division for fifth straight year
Press release The Kay Yow Cancer Fund has announced the top fundraisers in each division for the 2018 Play4Kay initiative. For a fifth straight year, Trinity Valley Community College has won the Junior...
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Obituary: Carmen Mata
A funeral mass for Carmen Mata of Murchison is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Athens with Father Nolan Lowry officiating. Carmen passed on April 3,...
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