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City Councils Names Interim Police Chief
Published on June 13, 2023
The Athens City Council named Thomas "Tommy" Williams the interim police chief Monday night.Chief Williams was the police chief in Kennedale for 15 years before retiring in May 2021. He started his career as a patrol officer in the Richland Hills Po…
June 19 Proclaimed Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration Day
Published on June 13, 2023
On Monday night, Mayor Aaron "Bubba" Smith proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration Day in the City of Athens on behalf of the City Council and called on all citizens to recognize the day.June 19, 2023, marks the 158th anniversary o…
Cain Center Summer Camp Helps 7-Year-Old Learn to Swim and Build Memories
Published on June 12, 2023
Meet Skylar Sinclair. Skylar was one of the more than 60 kids to take part in this year's Cain Center Summer Camp, and she is taking home more than just memories, she also has a new skill.At the start of last week, the 7-year-old from Central Elemen…
State Project on East Corsicana Street
Published on June 09, 2023
TxDOT is conducting a safety improvement project on East Corsicana Street (BUS 175), including a seal coat, traffic signals, curb ramps, and new lane markings from South Palestine Street (BUS 19) to one mile west of Loop 7.When complete, East Corsic…
Pinkerton Sewer Line Replacement Project
Published on June 08, 2023
The North Pinkerton Sewer Line Replacement project is scheduled for the City of Athens.This is a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) project administered by the Texas Water Development Board.CWSRF partially funds the project through revenue bon…
Athens Continues to Grow
Published on June 07, 2023
Athens has undergone significant changes in recent years with a surge in development. That growth has continued over the past few months, with several projects either finishing or nearing completion. "There are a lot of exciting projects taking plac…
What to Recycle
Published on June 06, 2023
Recycling is a simple but effective way to protect our planet and preserve our natural resources. By recycling materials, we can reduce our energy consumption, mitigate the effects of climate change, and reduce the amount of waste that ends up in la…
Step Into Fitness at the Cain Center
Published on June 06, 2023
Wanda Paul, 55, has found new energy and mobility thanks to her participation in the Step Class offered at the Cain Center."I feel so much stronger," Paul said. "I couldn't raise my arm up to shoulder level before step class, and now I can raise it …
Law Enforcement officials warn about fentanyl
Published on May 25, 2023
Fentanyl has arrived in Henderson County in a big way.Athens PD Assistant Chief Rodney Williams and Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse both said they have seen a substantial increase in fentanyl-related incidents in recent weeks. Fentanyl, a s…
Unofficial Election Results
Published on May 06, 2023
Here are the unofficial election results from the May 6 election:Mayor's Race-- Aaron "Bubba" Smith: 631-- Elvis Allen: 201City Council, Place 1-- Mark Carroll: 506-- William E. Smith: 245
