Athens — At right, Gun Barrel City Manager Gerry Boren talks to a group of 6-year-old children during the candlelight vigil held at Gun Barrel City Pavilion recently. The vigil was held in remembrance of the people killed in Newtown, Conn.
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At right, Gun Barrel City Manager Gerry Boren talks to a group of 6-year-old children during the candlelight vigil held at Gun Barrel City Pavilion recently. The vigil was held in remembrance of the people killed in Newtown, Conn. Kathi Nailling /Athens Review
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Shown are residents of Cedar Creek Lake who signed a condolence book for the residents of Newtown, Conn.
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Magnificent 7
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.
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Area woman killed
A 49-year-old Mabank woman died as a result of injuries sustained when she was struck by a vehicle while walking on State Highway 198 in Payne Springs Friday night.
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Lusk found guilty
A jury returned a guilty verdict on Tuesday against 36 year-old Danny Ray Lusk for sexual misconduct involving two children.
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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.
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Art hits the streets in Mabank
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.
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Veterans’ Memorial to open
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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SLIDE SHOW-Mabank Festival and Art Show
For the 5th year Mabank Branch of the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held it's Festival and Art Show in downtown Mabank. Over 75 vendors and 100s of people converged on Market St. in downtown Mabank. Photos by Kathi Nailling/Athens Review
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SLIDE SHOW - KAB 25th Anniversary Celebration
Keep Athens Beautiful Celebrated 25 years with a banquet at Athens Country Club on Friday night. Hugh Armstrong was awarded the Margaret Myers Award. Photos by Kathi Nailling/Athens Review
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Millionaires Club
Tom Denton, who has led efforts to gather tabs from cans, continues the battle to provide housing for parents of children hospitalized while they are away from home.
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Good as gold
The Henderson County Farm and Ranch Tour pulls out Tuesday morning as it has for half a century, but this time, from a new location.
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