August 2014 - Page 3 of 24 - Henderson County Now

Man Arrested for Public Intoxication, Drugs

At approximately 1:47 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, Henderson County Sheriff Office Deputy Linus Moulton was dispatched to FM 2495 near the Lake Athens area of Henderson County to a welfare concern. Deputy Moulton observed a white male in the middle of the roadway on FM 2495. Deputy Moulton identified the male as William Riggins. While speaking with William, Deputy Moulton observed William to be intoxicated and he placed him under arrest for public intoxication. A search of William’s person was conducted and a loaded syringe containing a liquid substance believed to be methamphetamines was located inside of William’s shoe. William was then transported to the HCSO Jail for Possession Controlled Substance and Public Intoxication.

In the state of Texas, Possession Controlled Substance is a 3rd Degree Felony. The charge carries imprisonment in the Texas department of criminal justice for not more than 10 years or less than 2 years. In addition to imprisonment, an individual may be fined not to exceed $10,000. In the State of Texas, Public Intoxication is a Class C Misdemeanor. This charge if adjudged guilty is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.

Methodist Men BBQ to Benefit Disciples Clinic

It’s time again for the 6th Annual Methodist Men’s BBQ, the proceeds of which benefit the Disciples Clinic. This year it will be on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Activities Center, 225 Lover’s Lane in Athens. Barbeque brisket will be served, along with potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, bread, drinks (coffee, tea and water) and chocolate chip cookies. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

In addition to all the delicious food, a raffle will be held at 2 p.m. for three great prizes. The big prize of the day will be a $1,000 pre-paid Visa card that can be spent any time, anywhere on anything your heart desires. There will also be a 42-inch flat screen HD TV and a Lenovo G50-30 Laptop. Tickets for the raffle are $20 each or six for $100. Only 500 tickets will be sold for the raffle. Get yours in advance or at the door.

Come for the food and fellowship and you may go home with a prize! Continue reading “Methodist Men BBQ to Benefit Disciples Clinic”

TVCC Cardettes Introduce 54th Line

By Jayson Larson/TVCC Public Information

The 54th line of the Trinity Valley Community College Cardettes was introduced before a packed house in the Student Union Ballroom on the Athens campus earlier this month.

The Cardettes, 38 dancers and four escorts strong this season, will make their debut this Saturday during halftime of the TVCC football game against Tyler Junior College. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Bruce Field in Athens.

“This is a very talented group with a unique spark about them,” TVCC Cardette director Darla Mansfield said. “They are ready to raise the bar for the entire organization.” Continue reading “TVCC Cardettes Introduce 54th Line”

AIS Principal Morrison Believes in Servant Leadership

Note: This is the third in a series profiling the principals of Athens ISD’s five main campuses. … Tuesday: Rosalie Dennis/BAE … Wednesday: Kelye Garcie/SAE

By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist

If ever a person was connected to a building, it’s Ginger Morrison. The principal at Athens Intermediate School has spent her entire 20 years as an educator at the campus. Back when the building was Athens Junior High, she was a student … and her parents both taught there, in rooms 4 and 5.

After graduating high school, Morrison went directly to cosmetology school, where she earned her license and then never spent a day using it.

“I knew that wasn’t for me,” she said. “I went back to school and got my license to teach.”

Morrison spent about 13 years as a classroom teacher, then she was the testing and instructional coordinator, a master teacher, the assistant principal (under now Assistant Superintendent Janie Sims) and is beginning her fourth year as principal at the intermediate school, which has grades 4 and 5. Continue reading “AIS Principal Morrison Believes in Servant Leadership”

‘The Nest’ debuts at TVCC

Jayson Larson/TVCC Public Information Officer

Let’s be honest – college cafeteria food doesn’t have the greatest reputation. But a major summer renovation is about to change all of that at Trinity Valley Community College.

When students returned to classes for the Fall 2014 semester this week, many discovered the cafeteria had been replaced with a much-improved dining experience. The renovated cafeteria has been rebranded as “The Nest,” providing the campus with upgrades in food quality, variety, service, facilities and retail offerings.

The changes were set into motion when the current campus dining contract expired on May 31. A comprehensive college committee consisting of faculty, staff and students was selected to set specifications for the next service provider. That committee scored proposals from four companies based on factors including the quality of meal program options and overall improvements. Continue reading “‘The Nest’ debuts at TVCC”