Athens ISD board approves 4-day instructional week
The Athens ISD Board of Trustees voted this afternoon to go to a 4-day instructional week for the 2019-2020 school year. “The Athens ISD Board of Trustees is committed to serving the educational needs...
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Malakoff headed to State Championship Game after beating Brock, 23-21
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN FRISCO — “We believe.” That was the chant that rained down from the stands from the time Malakoff ran through the tunnel to take the field to when the Tigers lined up in the...
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Obituary: Charles Herman Wherry Jr.
Charles Herman Wherry Jr. passed away on December 16, 2018 at his home in Athens, Texas. He was born on January 4, 1923 in Lorena Texas to Charles Herman Wherry Sr. and Lillie Fuller Wherry. He was...
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Obituary: Menifee Lee “Ernie” Ratliff
Menifee Lee Ratliff, “Ernie”, 72, took his last fishing trip on December 13, 2018 with the best possible guide, Jesus Christ. Born in West Prestonsburg, Kentucky to George Dewey Ratliff and Alma...
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Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation gives biggest donation in 2018
Press release The Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation (“CCVF”) announced 2018 net proceeds donated to charities were $46,000, which is the largest amount donated to veterans’ associations in CCVF history!...
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Obituary: Debra Ask
A Celebration of the Life of Debra Ask, of Athens, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home with Pastor David Jordan officiating. Debra Ask passed away...
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AEDC awards job creation incentive to Clayton Athens
By Sherri Skeeters/AEDC Business Development and Marketing Director Athens Economic Development Corporation officials presented Clayton Athens with an $80,000 incentive check for year two job creation...
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Around the Town: A few will-earned compliments
By Loretta Humble/Around the Town I’m always talking about my life in these columns because that is all I know to talk about. But there is a big part of my life that I don’t talk about much here. That...
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Two numbers that tell just how good Malakoff’s playoff run has been
2018 File Photo By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN Sports and math go together like chili and Fritos — the combo may not sound right until you actually dig in. So with Malakoff headed to the state championship...
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Malakoff’s path through the playoffs
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN MALAKOFF — The Tigers are on an incredible roll. When 12-2 Malakoff takes the field against Grandview (13-2) Thursday night in the 3A Division 1 Championship Game, it will be...
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AHS band members advance in competition
Thirty-one Athens High School students competed Dec. 8 at the Association of Texas Small School Bands’ (ATSSB) all-region contest in Henderson. Of those, 21 earned a spot in either the symphonic or...
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Crime Stoppers offers $10,000 for information about murders
Press release Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said Henderson County Crime Stoppers organization is offering up to $10,000 to anyone with information leading to the arrest or conviction in the...
View ArticlePodcast and Video: Malakoff gets ready for state title game
Malakoff High School Wednesday was rocking ahead of the Tigers’ matchup against Grandview Thursday in the Class 3A Division 1 State Championship Game. Here is the video from the MHS pep rally. We also...
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Obituary: Virginia Richards
Graveside services for Virginia Richards, 82, of Athens are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Pattison Cemetery in Emhouse, Texas with Bro. Mike Curry officiating. Services will...
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Grand Jury Report – Dec. 19
Henderson County District Attorney Mark Hall reported that the Henderson County Grand Jury for the July 2018 term returned the following indictments. In addition, 17 cases are indicted under seal. Jody...
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Malakoff falls short in title bid
Coach Jamie Driskell talks to the team after Thursday night’s loss. By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN ARLINGTON — The most successful football season in Malakoff school history ended Thursday night. It just...
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‘Barefoot in the Park’ auditions set at HCPAC
Audition dates for Barefoot in the Park are January 7th and 8th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the theatre, 400 Gibson Rd., Athens, TX. This production has 6 roles: 2 females & 4 males ages 20-60 yrs. The...
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Obituary: Jason Wade Lambright
Jason Wade Lambright was born on March 24, 1979 to J.W. and Cheryl Lambright. Jason passed away on December 25, 2018 after a 4-year battle with cancer. The family would like to invite you to visitation...
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Obituary: Travis Byrl Long
Travis Byrl Long was born on December 17, 1920 in Quail, Texas to his mother and father, Robert Dates (Dee) Long and Mattie Jane Long. He married the love of his life, Vernon Louise Nix, in December of...
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Obituary: Otha Willis Farmer
Services for Otha Willis Farmer, Jr., 79, of Athens, are scheduled for Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church Cross Roads with Bro. Frank Upchurch officiating. Interment will...
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