Athens News

While hundreds of Athens citizens enjoyed the city fireworks display Saturday, others kept police busy by illegally popping firecrackers.

A large crowd enjoyed an evening of food, fishing and fireworks at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens Saturday.

Clark Logan has resigned from the staff of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention where he has served as vice president for business and finance since Oct.

The Athens Police Department arrested a man Tuesday who was wanted on a drug charge in Van Zandt County.

For some the Fourth of July means freedom, for some just fun. But whatever your motivation there'll be plenty of opportunity to celebrate in the area this weekend.

Back to school shoppers will get some extra money in their pockets this coming school year.

It's been a long journey from misery to sanctuary. Vince, a 10 year old Mustang was neglected and abused in Nebraska along with nearly 300 other horses.

A candidate for the Texas governor's race is scheduled to visit Athens Saturday.

A residence in Shady Oaks sustained extensive interior damage in an early morning fire Tuesday.

Henderson County's two month drop in unemployment ended in May when the rate climbed to 7.1 percent.

A tractor-trailor driver's effort to avoid hitting another vehicle when a Jeep reportedly ran a signal light cost him his life, officials said.

By KENNETH DEAN Staff Writer ATHENS - The man accused of stealing an airplane and crashing it in March has been indicted by a Henderson County grand jury.

The Athens High School cheerleaders show off good form Thursday afternoon at the National Cheerleading Alliance Camp at Trinity Valley Community College.

The economic downturn has put a kink in the plans of a local business. Athens Economic Development Corporation President/CEO Brian Malone told the Athens City Council on Wednesday that Athens Park Homes has requested a six-month extension on its performance agreement.

The small community of Larue was struck by an apparent murder- suicide late Monday afternoon - the second such incident in the span of about three weeks.

A Brownsboro man who was arrested in March for allegedly stealing an airplane is set for arraignment hearing July 23.

Janet Green, left, directs the chariot races Friday morning on the final day of the First Baptist Church Athens Vacation Bible School "Rome and the Underground Church." The Recreational Outreach Center was transformed into the city of Rome for the week's activities.

Strong thunderstorms brought heavy rains and high winds to Henderson County Wednesday and Thursday, downing dozens of trees and interrupting power for thousands of residents.

From console rent to own TV sets to high definition flat panels, ColorTyme has made significant progressions in its business over the last 30 years.

By KENNETH DEAN Staff Writer ATHENS - An investigation into alleged illegal activities has resulted in the arrest of the Log Cabin police chief.