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Daily Brief: Lady Panthers, Lady Tigers fall in playoff action
HOT TOPIC: Last night was a tough one for girls playoff basketball in Henderson County.
The Mabank Lady Panthers lost to Spring Hill, 58-50 … and the Malakoff Lady Tigers lost to Alba-Golden, 58-22.
Mabank was led by Kortney Holyfield with 29 points, but could not hold off a frantic fourth-quarter comeback by Spring Hill.
The stumbling block for Malakoff was Alba-Golden’s pressure defense, for which the Lady Tigers never did find an answer. Malakoff was led by Sierra Perez with 5 points. Plandreika Jackson and Kiana Reed both had 4, DyEsha Brookins and Taye Jackson had 3 each, Candace Denis 2, and Hayley Thomas 1.
The good news for Malakoff Coach Emily Martinez is that her squad is so young. Except for seniors Brookins and Jackson, everyone else on the team is either a freshman or sophomore, which bodes well for the future.
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SPECIAL EVENT: A benefit concert had been scheduled for Casen Cameron this Saturday at CC Rumors in Gun Barrel City. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 8. There will also be a silent auction.
The event is being hosted by the band Just Us, and by Heather Johnson. For more information, call Johnson at 903-504-4638 or Dave Beery at 903-477-1797.
Casen, 6, suffers from Late Infantile Batten’s Disease, a fatal genetic disorder of the nervous system.
Casen had a normal childhood, growing and smiling and learning as any other child, until Nov. 29, 2009 when, just before his third birthday, he had his first seizure. In June 2011, he was diagnosed with Batten’s Disease. Chandra, Casen’s mom, had many questions, but finally settled on: “What can I do to make his life, for however long that may be, the best it can be, the happiest it can be?” So after his diagnosis, she quit her job and moved in with her parents to make sure that Casen had the best of what days or years he had left.
Casen is continually in the hospital. An ear infection or a cold can set off his seizures. He has lost the ability to walk, to talk, to say simple words. He can no longer sit up or roll over unsupported. Casen is in a wheelchair most of the time. he can grasp a toy on a good day, but has to have assistance to make it work. He is legally blind and cannot hold his head up by himself. He is also on a supplemental feeding system.
Concert organizers said, “With the support of family and friends, we can help this sweet boy and his family as they try to make his life easier and happier. Please help us as we raise money to help them and raise awareness of this devastating disease.”
Here is a story from the Sulphur Springs newspaper.
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WHAT YOU MISSED
Obituaries: Fred Augusta Christian and Archie Greenhaw.
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WHAT OTHERS ARE TALKING ABOUT
Keep Athens Beautiful has a video promoting its upcoming Home and Garden Show.
The Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace office has moved to the courthouse, reports the Review.
Henderson County is beefing up security, according to a Channel 7 story.
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Obituary: Archie Greenhaw
Service for Archie Greenhaw will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at Huckabee/Tomlinson Funeral Home in Seven Points with Robert Dodson officiating. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. before the service.
Mr. Greenhaw was born in Aley, Texas Oct. 14,1938 to Elmer G. and Nell (Bridges) Greenhaw, and died in Fort Worth, Texas Feb. 9, 1913.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edith; son, Norman Burroughs Greenhaw; son-in-law Doug Prazak.
He is survived by daughters, Kimberly Kay and husband Wasil Hajasad of Fort Worth, Lisa Ann Prazak of Fort Worth; step-son Harold Howell and wife Kim of Azle, Texas; step-son, Clyde Howell of Fort Worth; two sisters, Betty Hill, Melba Baker of Needville, Texas; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Obituary: Fred Augusta Christian
Fred Augusta Christian died Feb. 9, 2013 in Athens. He was born May 7, 1923 in Claremore, Okla. to parents Fred R. and Myrtle Rutherford Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather J.C. Holland; sisters, Marie Bennett and Shelia George.
Fred is survived by his wife of 66 years, Billie Frances Christian; daughter, Lydia Haynes and husband Bruce; son, Larry Christian and wife Betty, all of Athens; granddaughter, Christi Stelter and husband Brandon, McKinney; step-grandsons, Larry Adair, Mexia, Tracy Adair, Center, Brad Adair, Athens, Shane Adair, Diboll and eight step-great-grandchildren.
Fred was raised in Odessa where he graduated from Odessa High School. He attended John Tarleton College and later earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s in education and administration at East Texas State University. While at East Texas he played football two years. Fred served in the United States Army from 1942-1945 where he took part in the D-Day invasion of Europe. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Silver Star with clusters, Bronze Star with clusters and numerous other campaign awards. He valued his military service very deeply and was even able to play football while in occupation.
Fred served a 35-year tenure with Ector County Independent School District as a teacher, coach and retired as Transportation Director. He was proud to have been on the Permian High School coaching staff. He was president of the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation on two occasions. He served as an official for the Ector County Teachers Credit Union. Fred loved raising Quarter Horses and was a director of the Ector County Rodeo Association. His other hobby’s included watching football games. He devoted several years as a volunteer Deputy Sheriff with Ector County Sheriff’s Department.
If desired memorial may be made to Genesis Hospice, 201 St. Thomas Athens, Texas 75751.
DAILY BRIEF: Malakoff Lady Tigers ready for playoffs
HOT TOPIC: It is time for girls basketball playoffs.
Tonight, Coach Emily Martinez will lead her Malakoff Lady Tigers into action against the Alba-Golden Lady Panthers, a team Malakoff scrimmaged at the start of the season.
The bi-district game is set for 7 p.m. at Brownsboro.
The Lady Tigers finished the regular season with a record of 15-12 overall and 10-4 in district.
This is the third consecutive year the Lady Tigers have earned a postseason berth, and Martinez hopes this is the year the girls can get their first playoff win.
“I think if our girls show up to play, we have a good chance,” Martinez said. “Alba is a good team and they play hard, but when our girls play together I think we are hard to beat.”
Henderson County Now will be at the game, so watch Facebook for updates.
Also in playoff action tonight is Mabank, which will be taking on Spring Hill. That game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Grand Saline.
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ON TAP
The Athens City Council will be holding its regular meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers. The agenda looks pretty routine and is highlighted by getting ready for the upcoming election.
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WHAT YOU MISSED
There is a bunch of work going on at the Bartlett House in Malakoff.
TVCC dedicated Leon Spencer Court Saturday … and coach got a standing ovation (VIDEO).
Asley McKee has filed to run for the Eustace School Board.
OBITUARIES: Dennis Ralph Womack and Lewis Earl Gray.
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WHAT OTHERS ARE TALKING ABOUT
The Railway Cafe received a recommendation from Texas Monthly. The Athens Review has a story.
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