Week of October 8, 2012
Dr. Steeber Story No. 1 – Dr. Steeber is gone: Dr. Robert Steeber is no longer the superintendent of Athens ISD. He resigned and his last day is today, Oct. 12. Why it is important: It is good to know...
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Story No. 1 – Athens sailor accused of rape: One of the two sailors accused of raping a woman in Okinawa, Japan this week comes from Athens, Texas. Christopher Browning, 23, is currently in the...
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Story No. 1 – Judge denies FFRF banner: This week, Henderson County Judge Richard Sanders denied the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s request to display an atheist banner on the square in December....
View ArticleWeek of October 29, 2012
With Election Day coming up on Tuesday, we’re changing things up today. Here you go: The Top 5 Local Races. Race 1 — Sheriff: Ray Nutt (R) and Bill Burton (D) ran unopposed in the primary, but will...
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Pct. 1 Commissioner-elect Scotty Thomas rubs his eyes while talking with supporter Billy Lee at Republican Party Headquarters on the square in Athens Tuesday, Nov. 6. Story No. 1 – New boss same as...
View ArticleWeek of November 12, 2012
Blake Stiles (right) is shown with Athens ISD Board of Trustees President Rob Risko. Story No. 1 – The lone finalist named: Blake Stiles was named the lone finalist for the Athens ISD superintendent’s...
View ArticleWeek of November 19, 2012
Randy Daniel Story No. 1 – Randy Daniel drops mayor, picks up judge: Randy Daniel was selected by Henderson County Commissioners’ Court this week to fill the open Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 seat. To...
View ArticleWeek of November 26, 2012
Jerry Don Vaught is sworn in. Story No. 1 – Athens gets new mayor: Jerry Don Vaught was sworn-in as the new mayor of Athens Monday evening. The council selected Monty Montgomery to take Vaught’s...
View ArticleWeek of December 3, 2012
Crestway Park Dental won the Grand Prize in last Saturday night’s Athens Christmas Parade for its Grinch/Whoville float (with real snow!). Here Crestway is receiving the $500 grand prize from city...
View ArticleWeek of December 10, 2012
County Judge Richard Sanders, left, administers the oath of office to new Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace Randy Daniel Friday morning at the Courthouse Annex in Athens. Story No. 1 – Randy Daniel sworn...
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