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Athens Police Beat
The Athens Police Department reported the following activity Friday through Monday:
• Officer John Riley was dispatched to Wal Mart in the 1400 block of E. Tyler Street concerning a theft of property ($50 to $500).
• Officer John Riley arrested a man on Larkin Street on Henderson County Sheriff’s Office warrants. James Roland Jr., 40, was booked into the Henderson County Jail.
• Corporal Gregory Hill took a report of a robbery from an individual in the 700 block of W. College Street.
• Officer Chad Walker spoke with an 83-year-old woman at the Save-a-Lot store in the 500 block of S. Palestine Street someone snatched her purse from a grocery basket. The man dropped the purse as he ran away.
• Officer Billy Troy Harrod was dispatched to Old West Bean & Burger where three purses were stolen from vehicles parked there.
• Officer John Riley arrested 34-year-old Tommy Justice in the 1100 block of E. Tyler Street on a failure to appear warrant issued in Grayson County.
• Officers were dispatched to a fire at Faith Church on Mission Street. Athens Street Department put up a barricade while officers worked traffic at the scene.
• Officer John Riley spoke to a woman in the 200 block of S. Wofford who said her wallet was taken from her vehicle.
• Officer Chad Walker was dispatched to a criminal mischief in the 300 block of W. College Street. An unknown person broke open the window of the complainants van.]
• Officer Chad Walker arrested Rufus Sims in the 200 block of Flat Creek Road. Sims was booked without incident for bond forfeiture, and burglary of a vehicle.
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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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