Story No. 1 – Athens Day at the Capitol: Tuesday, members of the Athens community traveled to Austin for Athens Day at the Capitol.
Why it is important: Face time with elected officials is one of the most important factors in government.
Learn more: There was a story in the Review.
Story No. 2 – County lawmakers file legislation: State Reps. Jim Pitts and Lance Gooden have both filed legislation that is drawing attention.
Why it is important: There is a reason we call them “law-makers” … it is sort of what they are supposed to be doing.
Learn more: I wrote about this issue.
Story No. 3 – Local connections to Carnival Triumph: The country watched in fascination as a crippled cruise ship limped its way into port this week.
Why it is important: Besides the media attention the story received, we learned that a Kemp resident with ties to Malakoff was onboard.
Learn more: Rather than giving you a link, just Google “Carnival Triumph.”
Story No. 4 – Lady Cards are No. 1: The Trinity Valley Community College Lady Cardinals moved into the top spot in the national ranking this week.
Why it is important: Because the Lady Cards have a legitimate shot to repeat as national champions.
Learn more: In the TVCC Sports Notes.
Story No. 5 – Big honor for Railway Cafe: The Railway Cafe in Athens was named in the Texas Monthly recommendations section.
Why it is important: Because we love Texas Monthly .. and we love the Railway Cafe.
Learn more: Rich Flowers over at the Review had a good story.
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WHAT YOU MISSED
Our first birth announcement. Nice to meet you Alexis Faith Crye.
The Athens ISD February Teachers of the Month were named.
We had some photos from a sweet bake sale for Valentine’s Day.
Obituaries: Thomas Simmons.
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WHAT OTHERS ARE TALKING ABOUT
We need to celebrate academics just as much as athletics … and this story by Jayson Larson on an Athens boy’s gold medal in number sense does just that.
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Don’t forget to check our community calendar for this weekend’s cool events: Barrel racing in Malakoff; Heart & Sole at the Cain Center; and the For the Love of Art show.
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