July 2014 - Henderson County Now

Busy Day for HCSO

Henderson County Sheriff’s Office press release

~~Thursday~~, Wednesday, July 30, was a very busy day for the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office.

Two Arrested on Various Charges

On Wednesday, July 30, Henderson County Sheriff‘s Office Captain Bryan Tower received a call about two subjects in a white Crown Victoria who had entered a house off of FM 2494 near Athens without the consent of the owner. The two were surprised by contractors present in the residence. Several members of the Sheriff‘s Office attempted to locate the suspect vehicle and subjects. At approximately 2:10pm, HCSO Chief Deputy Dan Parker located a vehicle matching the description at a residence off SH 19 north of Athens. Continue reading “Busy Day for HCSO”

Athens ISD Prepares for Campus Realignment

By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist

Athens ISD board members’ approval of the proposed campus realignment comes one full year in advance of the decision’s effective date. The timing gives the public as well as district staff and administration opportunity to adjust and prepare for the change.

“Both of our primary campuses (Bel Air and South Athens elementaries) have reached capacity,” said Superintendent Blake Stiles during his presentation to the board (July 28). “We don’t have room to build at Bel Air or South, and if we did have room, the roads can’t handle more traffic.” Continue reading “Athens ISD Prepares for Campus Realignment”

Crimestoppers Looking For Those Dumping Tires

Since June 1, 2014, large amounts of used tires have been dumped during the night at five different locations on five separate occasions.

The first occasion occurred on the night of Monday June 2, 2014 on County Road 4613. The next occasion occurred on Wednesday night July 2, 2014 on FM 315 in Chandler at the bridges. Continue reading “Crimestoppers Looking For Those Dumping Tires”

Five Seats Open in Malakoff ISD Race

By Michael V. Hannigan

The entire Malakoff ISD school board is not up for election this November … although it might seem like it to some people.

Voters in the district will get to choose five trustees this election cycle for the seven-member school board. Continue reading “Five Seats Open in Malakoff ISD Race”

Time to File For Office

It is just about election time!

Filing for November local elections is currently under way and will run through 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18. For candidate applications, apply at the specific governmental entity.

Henderson County Commissioners’ Court this morning approved agreements for voting equipment and to conduct elections in the following places:

City of Coffee City
City of Enchanted Oaks
City of Murchison
City of Trinidad
Cross Roads ISD
Malakoff ISD
LaPoynor ISD
Brownsboro ISD
East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District