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November 2, 2012

New business coming along

Athens — Above, Robert and Stacy Hurst of Athens look over the skeletal framework that will one day be completed at 218 S. Palestine St. in Athens. The building will house operations of Mooyah Burgers. Robert Hurst said the construction should be completed by the middle of January.  At right is Joe Herrin of All American Plumbing of Athens, sizing up some of the attachments of the plumbing pipe. Willie Cartwright and Marcus Wofford of Interior-Exterior Building Supply were present the day the photographs were taken.  They were unloading insulation for the building’s walls. Just above is a look at the building framework as it currently stands.

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    The 50th annual Henderson County Farm and Ranch Tour concluded Tuesday with a luncheon on the floor of the Henderson County Fair Park Complex arena and the naming presentation of the Joe B. Fulgham Agriculturist of the Year.
    The 25th recipient of the award was Jody Jackson of Murchison, whose farming and ranching operations started with a few cattle and some chickens then grew to one of the county’s most varied operations.

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  • County votes to sell old annex building

    Henderson County officials on Tuesday narrowly approved contracting with an Athens realtor to list the old Courthouse Annex building for sale.
    Steve Grant Real Estate was chosen to sell the property by a 3-to-2 vote. Precinct 3 Commissioner Ronny Lawrence and Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken Geeslin cast the dissenting votes.

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    Athens Christian Academy (Kindergarten through 6th grade) is pleased to announce Dale Burk as the new administrator beginning July 2013. 

    May 21, 2013 1 Photo

  • Bullying just got tougher

    To reduce the prevalence of school age bullying the Athens Independent School District has added a new communications tool called Anonymous Alerts, allowing individuals to quickly, easily and anonymously report urgent information that they may otherwise be uncomfortable revealing.

    May 21, 2013

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    The Athens Odd Fellow Lodge No. 961 and Athens Rebekah Lodge No. 23 has seven students who are receiving a $500 scholarship to Trinity Valley Community College for this year.

    May 20, 2013 1 Photo

  • Area woman killed

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    May 20, 2013

  • Lusk found guilty

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    Henderson County District Attorney Scott McKee said the punishment phase of the trial which began May 14 was set to begin Tuesday in Judge Mark Calhoon’s 3rd District Court.

    May 20, 2013

  • KAB Award winners.jpg Keep Athens Beautiful celebrates 25 years

    Keep Athens  Beautiful (KAB) celebrated 25 years with a banquet at Athens Country Club last Friday night. The evening was hosted by Darwin Winfield (not pictured). Peggy Rhodes (left) presented Hugh Armstrong (second from the right) the Margaret Myers Award. Carol Morton (far right) presented two people with the Hall of Fame Award — Jerry Wadell and Victory Roberts (second and third from left). Margaret Myers is also pictured with the award winners, third from right. View additional photos from the event at www.athensreview.com.

    May 20, 2013 1 Photo

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    The Mabank Branch of the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the fifth Mabank Festival and Art Show on Market Street in downtown Mabank this past weekend. Hundreds of people and more than 75 vendors attended the event. In addition to the artwork and other items for sale, there were food vendors and entertainment for children. View additional photos at www.athensreview.com.

    May 20, 2013 1 Photo

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    The Athens Cemetery Association cordially invites the community to attend the dedication of the Veterans' Memorial on the grounds of Athens City Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 27, at 9 a.m. Keynote speaker for the dedication will be U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas' 5th Congressional District.

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