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Press release

East Texans are invited to speak out against child abuse and neglect by attending a Proclamation Ceremony Tuesday, April 10th, on the West side of Court House Lawn.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is time to recognize that 295,485 Texas children reported abused or neglected last year to Child Protective Services (CPS).

Area nonprofits and officials will come together the second week of April to plant pinwheels on the west lawn of the courthouse square, in Athens, in honor of local victims. The pinwheels will be displayed for one week.

“No child ever asks to be abused or neglected,” said Leslie Saunders, Executive Director of the Henderson County HELP Center. “It’s up to everyone to look out for the children in our community.”

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Press release

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspected and approved of the operation of the Henderson County Jail following its recent unannounced review late last week.

“These inspectors are tough,” Hillhouse said. “The professionalism of our staff, the way they conduct themselves year round and their consistency keeps this facility in compliance.

“I thank each of the supervisors, jailers and entire staff for their fine work that keeps this operation running smoothly,” he said.

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The Henderson County Fire Marshal’s Office issued a high fire warning on its Facebook page this afternoon. 

The warning read:

“We are in a high fire danger this week. We advise to hold off on burning at this time if at all possible. The current fuel load and winds make it very dangerous to burn. If you must burn, please keep in mind that you must be present with your fire at all times and have a water source nearby. You are responsible for any fire you start if it gets out of control, accidental or not. Anyone leaving a fire unattended at any time will be issued a citation. We want everyone to remain safe and properties to be protected.”

Henderson County is not currently under a burn ban.

Updated throughout at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17

Schools

– Athens ISD – Two-hour delay
– Athens Christian Academy – Closed
– Athens Christian Prep – Closed
– Brownsboro ISD – Closed
– Cross Roads ISD – Closed
– Eustace ISD – Closed
– LaPoynor ISD – Closed
– Malakoff ISD – Two-hour delay
– Mabank ISD – Two-hour delay
– Martin’s Mill ISD – Open 10 a.m.
– Murchison ISD – Closed
– Trinidad ISD – Open 10 a.m

– TVCC – All campuses open at 9 a.m. Report to 8 a.m. classes at 9 a.m. then resume regular class schedule.

Businesses/Others

— Athens Texas Economic Development Corporation will open at 10 a.m.
— Child Support Court (at senior citizens building) closed.
— County government offices will open at 10 a.mm
— City of Athens offices open at 10 a.m.
— Lakeland Medical Associates in Athens and Gun Barrel City will open Wednesday at 10 a.m. The late start will allow time for road conditions to improve to allow patients and staff to travel safely to the clinic.
— Christus Trinity Clinic Athens will open at 10 AM
— Eyecare Associates will be closed.
— St. Peter Lutheran preschool (GBC) opens at 9 a.m. If Mabank ISD closes, we close.
— Andrews Diversified Industries and Andrews Center closed.
— Athens Park Homes opening is delayed until 10 a.m.
— Athens DentalWorks closed.
— Crestway Park Dental will open at noon.
— Dr Edwards and Dawn Dasnby FNP-C will be opening at 10 am today.