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HCSO investigates woman’s death
The death of a woman from Murchison is being investigated by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department.
Ellen Kastner, 59, died Wednesday at East Texas Medical Center, Athens after being brought to the facility unconscious and unresponsive on Aug. 6. Deputy Tracy Dunnington took a report of a suspicious death concerning the case and Precinct 6 Justice of the Peace Milton Adams ordered an autopsy, Sheriff’s Department reports stated.
Dunnington reported the hospital staff contacted Adult Protective Services following the death due to suspicion that neglect may have contributed to Kastner’s deteriorated condition.
Kastner arrived at the hospital with severely infected, open wounds on her body, HCSO reports stated.
Investigators learned Kastner had been transported to the hospital after she was discovered at her residence sitting in her own waste. Authorities said it appeared Kastner had been in that condition for several days.
Sheriff’s Department reports did not specify whether the woman lived alone.
The investigation into the death is continuing, as HCSO awaits results of the autopsy from the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
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Church construction continues
Above, the Rev. Leon Wallace of Faith Church views the base of the steeple which was salvaged after his church was one of three in Athens which fell victim to arsonists in January. The steeple sits in front of a new church building being constructed by Cooper Plastering. The new building is estimated to have a worth of about $500,000 when completed.
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Man eludes deputies
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department continued to search Thursday for a man who eluded law officers in an automobile pursuit and foot chase near Coffee City.
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More offered during second event
The Athens Farmer’s Market happening again this Saturday. However, the next event has even more to offer than the kick-off event.
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Beekeeper says we are reason for honeybee decline
Honeybees bring more than just a taste of honey to the world, beekeeper Dick Counts told the Athens Rotary Club, Thursday.
Counts is the executive director of the East Texas Beekeepers Association. He says honeybees are amazing creatures that are among the most unusual and useful of God’s creations. -
AIS remodeling project continues
Workers from Brown Masonry brick a column as part of a remodeling project at Athens Intermediate School. Pictured, left to right are, Steve Justis, Supervisor Randy Teal, Marty Busby and John Hutchins.
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APD officers meet resistance
Law officers met resistance when they attempted to recover a stolen truck at a residence east of Athens Tuesday.
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New Seven Points Police Chief officially chosen
SEVEN POINTS — It’s OK to call Jack Nelson the Chief of Police in Seven Points now, It’s also been learned that there is a possible settlement between the former chief and the City of Seven Points.
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Man pulled over, then charged with marijuana possession
A 42-year-old man whose driving habits attracted the attention of a Henderson County Deputy was arrested Monday for possession of marijuana.
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Deadline approaches for 2011 county budget submission
The deadline is approaching for Henderson County Judge David Holstein to submit a proposed 2011 county budget.
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Elma Jo Harville Landers Asher
Services for Elma Jo Asher will be on Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Tomball. Burial will be in the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
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