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Pedestrian hit by vehicle, killed in Gun Barrel City
Gun Barrel City PD press release Wednesday night, June 15, Gun Barrel City Police Department Telecommunicator Carrie Burkhard received a 911 call about a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. The incident...
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Henderson County Sheriff’s Office searches for Kemp woman
Lesley Henderson Sheriff’s Office press release Following a drug bust, Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse warned people Thursday to be on the lookout for and immediately report a fugitive....
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For artists, it is always art show season
By Carolyn Ellis Since a major part of being an artist involves looking for ways to get art in front of people, exhibiting in art shows is indeed a 12-month affair for artists who are serious about...
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Congratulations, Matthew!
At the National Speech & Debate Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, Athens High School senior Matthew Hernandez, who had previously never competed in extemporaneous debate, advanced...
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AHS debate coach earns ‘Diamond Award’
Athens High School Speech and Debate Coach Nicole Cornish was awarded her first “Diamond Award” from the National Forensic League during the National Speech & Debate Tournament being held this...
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Multi-agency manhunt leads to arrest
Sheriff’s Office press release CROSS ROADS — Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse led a multi-agency manhunt that included United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Texas Rangers, a Department of...
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AEDC recognized for Economic Excellence
Press release Athens Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) was recognized for Economic Excellence by the Texas Economic Development Council at their mid-year conference in Las Colinas on June 9,...
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Dr. Helen Reid named to OADN Academy
Dr. Helen Reid Press release Dr. Helen Reid, Provost of Trinity Valley Community College’s Health Science Center, has been notified by the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) that she has...
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Obituary: Betty Marie Searcy
Betty Marie Searcy of Athens, Texas passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016. Betty was born to Otis and Marie Larreau near Stamford, Nebraska on January 1, 1923. When she was a small child, her family...
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City of Athens considers forensic audit
The Athens City Council will consider ordering a forensic audit of the city’s financials at its meeting this evening at the Athens Partnership Center. Lawdictionary.com defines a forensic audit as,...
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Grand Jury report – June 29 meeting
Henderson County District Attorney R. Scott McKee reported the January Term, 2016, Grand Jury returned the following True Bills for the June 29th meeting. In addition, 10 cases are indicted under seal....
View ArticleObituary: Gareth (Gary) David Chasey
Gareth (Gary) David Chasey was born in Rochester, New York November 26, 1929, he died in Athens, Texas on July 2, 2016. He is survived by his wife Sharon, sons David Chasey and his wife Cindy, Pete...
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TVCC Dual Credit Program speeds students to success
By Mark Meredith/TVCC Public Information Recent changes to Dual Credit, the program that allows students to enroll and simultaneously earn high school and college credit for college-level classes while...
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Obituary: Terry Reagen Bates
The memorial service for Terry Reagen Bates, 70, of Mabank will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God of Eustace with Rev. Mix Williams and Pastor Jonathan Lilley...
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Sheriff’s Office arrests two more on drug charges
Press release Drug dealers and users continue to be pulled into the Henderson County Jail, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said Thursday as two more suspects were arrested. Jerry Wayne Morris was arrested July...
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Popular Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputy retires
On Friday July 15, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and friends from around the county gathered to honor Henderson County Deputy Jannell Dunnington. Dunnington has been with the Sheriff’s Office...
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Judge says too many people fail to show for jury duty
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN Did you know that the right to “Trial by Jury” is listed among the usurpations by King George in the Declaration of Independence? The right to bear arms isn’t in there and...
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Athens Masonic Lodge new officers
New officers of Athens Masonic Lodge #165 include, from left, Jeff Almrud, Kyle Tidmore, Michael Teel, John Bell, David Williams, Michael Burton, Ward Reed, Bryan Barnhart, Wick Gabbard, Randy Daniel,...
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TxDOT update for the Week of July 18
TxDOT (Athens) Maintenance plans to conduct seal coat work on FM 1615 from SH 19 to the end of state maintenance. Expect lane closures with flaggers directing traffic. Continuing Henderson County...
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Kris Baumann resigns as TVCC men’s basketball coach
Kris Baumann By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information Kris Baumann has announced his resignation as head men’s basketball coach/associate athletic director at Trinity Valley Community College. Baumann...
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