— MABANK POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Dispatch; M-F 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. (40 hours)
Job Decription: Receives emergency and non-emergency calls and in-person requests for assistance, enters the information into CAD system and routes the request to the proper division or agency. Conducts computer searches for officers or other departments if needed. Maintains a record keeping system including officer logs and assigning case numbers. Answers routine inquiries and refers to appropriate departments or agencies. Must be able to operate computers, telephones, radios, recording equipment and related communication equipment. Continue reading “Help Wanted”
Month: January 2015
Athens City Council OKs Next Step in Airport Expansion Process
By Michael V. Hannigan
The efforts to expand the Athens Municipal Airport continued Monday night with the City Council giving its approval to move forward with updating the Master Plan and the Financial Management Plan.
The council’s action included a letter of intent requesting grant funds to pay a consultant to help with the updates.
Sounds complicated, doesn’t it? Well, it isn’t quite as bad as it sounds although it is a very important step in the process. Continue reading “Athens City Council OKs Next Step in Airport Expansion Process”
Rootseekers Hear from Phyllis Vermillion
Rootseekers press release
Our speaker at the last meeting of the Rootseekers Genealogical Society was Phyllis Vermillion of the Henderson County Historical Commission in Athens. The Commission is located in the Old Jail at 201 East Larkin Street in Athens one block North from the courthouse. It is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 to 5. They have the genealogical papers of Bill Randolph. Phillis told us of 7,200 old marriage records that they would like to see given to family members. These records cover Van Zandt, Smith, Anderson, Henderson, Navarro and Kaufman Counties. All you have to do is fill out an application and tell how you are related to receive the marriage record. These records were never picked up after they were recorded, they begin in 1893. They even have Civil War pension records. They have a treasure trove of Historical Records. They approve the over 16,000 historical markers in the State of Texas. These are the markers you will see on the side of roads, parks, cemeteries and old homes and courthouses. To get one of these markers you must do your research and the Commission will even help you. Check out their webs site at Hendersoncountyhistoricalcommission.com Continue reading “Rootseekers Hear from Phyllis Vermillion”
Obituary: Rev. J.W. Thomison
Funeral services for Rev. J.W. Thomison, 89, of Chandler, formerly of Athens, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2015 at Chandler First Assembly of God Church in Chandler, Texas.
Rev. Thomison went to be with his precious Lord and Savior on Monday, January 26, 2015 in Tyler, Texas.
J. Wilford Thomison was born the son of William Huie Thomison and Ollie Bell Thompson Thomison on April 12, 1925 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
“Brother T” was a member and former Associate Pastor of the Chandler First Assembly of God Church and an Ordained Minister of the Assemblies of God for over 65 years. He was a church builder in the true sense of the word; constructing three churches as a bi-vocational minister in his early years and serving as associate pastor of three and pastor of nine churches in three states. As a young man, before entering the ministry, he worked in the ship yards in California as a ship builder during the war. He then married Hazel Fay Ross on January 1, 1947 after a New Year’s Watch night service. Papa loved spending time with all of his family and on the farm. He was a loving father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all he touched. Continue reading “Obituary: Rev. J.W. Thomison”
TVCC’s Smiley Named National JUCO Coach of the Year
Press release
Rawlings Football has named Brad Smiley of Trinity Valley Community College as Junior College Coach of the Year for 2014.
In addition, the annual awards include college coaches of the year for the FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III and NAIA. High school winners include a national Coach of the Year along with five regional coaches of the year – East, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West. The awards were given in association with American Football Monthly, the leading resource for coaches everywhere.
TVCC averaged 58.5 points per game this past season under Smiley, finishing with an undefeated – 12-0 – season. In the C.H.A.M.P.S Heart of Texas Bowl, Trinity Valley defeated Coffeyville Community College, 27-24. Continue reading “TVCC’s Smiley Named National JUCO Coach of the Year”