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Sheriff’s Office adds drone, FAA licensed pilot
Press release Sheriff Botie Hillhouse has added a high-tech drone with the latest law enforcement tools and a trained, licensed pilot to his operation. This weapon in his arsenal will be deployed...
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Obituary: Walter Jerry Stephenson
Walter Jerry Stephenson, 87, passed away on September 3, 2018. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. September 16, 2018 at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Athens under the direction of Autry’s Carroll-Lehr...
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Obituary: Billy Boyce
Funeral services for Billy Boyce, 38, of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Athens Church of God. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens. Billy Boyce...
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National Jr Honor Society thrives at AMS
(Clockwise from bottom left) Caleb Herrera, Anna Meyer, Andrea Lopez, Evelyn Mota, Michael Van and Melanie Castillo prepare for a group presentation at a leadership camp held during a recent Saturday...
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Neil Sperry on KCKL September 20
Neil Sperry Press release At 4:30 on Thursday, September 20, Neil Sperry will call into the KCKL radio program (95.9 FM) to talk about his upcoming presentation “Facts and Fantasies of Texas Gardening,...
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Grand Jury report – Sept. 11
Henderson County District Attorney Mark Hall reports that the Henderson County Grand Jury for the July 2018 term returned the following indictments. In addition, 4 cases are indicted under seal. 1....
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Vegetable Gardening: Prepare now for success later
By Lydia Holley Master Gardener Bob Erickson will present “Fall Efforts to Prepare Your Garden for Spring” on Tuesday, September 18, 5:30 p.m., Clint W. Murchison Memorial Library, 121 South...
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PODCAST: Coach Essary talks about Friday’s game against Fairfield
Athens is feeling good after an exciting 35-34 win over Rusk last week. This week’s opponent, however, is undefeated Fairfield. The post PODCAST: Coach Essary talks about Friday’s game against...
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PODCAST: Malakoff Tigers get ready for Mexia
The Malakoff Tigers had an odd and unwanted open date last week. They look to get back to action this week at home against Mexia. The post PODCAST: Malakoff Tigers get ready for Mexia appeared first...
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Game balls and notes from Malakoff’s 48-10 rout of Mexia
Malakoff Head Coach Jamie Driskell talks to his team on the sidelines during the Tigers 48-10 win over Mexia. By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN MALAKOFF — The Malakoff Tigers dominated Mexia on both lines of...
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Obituary: Regina Speckmann Askew
Regina Speckmann Askew, age 53, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2018, at her home in Athens. Regina was born on August 5, 1965 in Dallas, Texas to Mary Dozier Meyer and Oliver Redd. She...
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Funeral services for Jack Gilbert 78, Athens have been scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Tuesday September 18, 2018 at Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Allen officiating. Burial will...
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Teacher of Year says trust is key to a great classroom
Toni Garrard Clay/AISDAthens ISD’s Secondary and Elementary Teachers of the Year are, respectively, Dallas Robertson and Brenda Meyer. Robertson teaches freshman U.S. history and is the head baseball...
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Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Outdoor Expo Set for Sept. 29
Press release ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is offering visitors opportunities to learn about a wide range of outdoor skills and participate in family fun events during its...
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Around the Town: Plenty going on around Malakoff
By Loretta Humble/Around The Town Swarms of hummingbirds arrived at my place less than two weeks ago. They were supposed to arrive when the honeysuckles bloom, but only a couple of strays showed up...
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Nichols meets with local superintendents
Press release ATHENS — Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) met with local superintendents from Henderson County. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss education issues in preparation for the...
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First United Methodist Church of Mabank presents Gospel night as a part of...
Press release MABANK — The First United Methodist Church of Mabank will celebrate their 23rd annual Lord’s Acre Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 13th, 2018, at the church, located at 501 South...
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Obituary: Major Brandon Hawn McElroy
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, Major Brandon Hawn McElroy, of Athens, TX passed away at the age of 43. Brandon was born on January 13, 1975 in Dallas, Texas to Ronald and JoAnne (Hawn) McElroy. After...
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Obituary: Isaac Nelson Miller, Jr.
Isaac Nelson Miller Jr. “Ike” passed away on September 24, 2018 in Kaufman, Texas at the age of 93. He was born April 21, 1925 in Henderson County, Texas to the late Isaac Nelson Miller and the late...
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Chainsaws, illusions and magic; Oh, my: AMS brings national talent to benefit...
Shel Higgens By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Coordinator Shel Higgens likes apples. He likes them sliced. With a chainsaw. While holding the apple. In. His. Mouth. Not surprisingly, this is a...
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