Welcome to our City! Athens has the charm of a small southern town while still retaining many of the qualities of a larger city. With Dallas and Tyler only a short drive away, we’re the perfect spot to live, work, and play for those who want the benefits of a smaller city and easy access to larger metro areas.
Government Offices within Athens: | Henderson County US Post Office Texas Department of Public Safety (DL Office) |
Municipal Utility District | Athens Municipal Water Authority |
Legislative Representatives: | Rep. Lance Gooden (Texas House of Representatives) Sen. Robert Nichols (Texas Senate) Rep. Jeb Hensarling (U.S. House of Representatives) Sen. John Cornyn (U.S. Senate) Sen. Ted Cruz (U.S. Senate) |
Public Schools: | Athens Independent School District
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Higher Education: | Trinity Valley Community College |
Public Library: | Henderson County Library |
Print News: | Athens Daily Review |
Online News: | Athens Daily Review Henderson County Now |
Phone/Cable/Internet: | |
Natural Gas: | Atmos Energy |
Electricity: | For a list of retail electric providers in your area, visit the Power to Choose website. If you have questions about how to choose a retail electric provider, call (866) 797-4839. |
Senior Living Resources: | SeniorGuidance.org |
For more information, contact:
Athens City Hall
508 E. Tyler Street
Athens, TX 75751