Athens High School students captured first and second places in mathematic competitions at the Ennis High School UIL Academic Invitational Meet Feb. 3. The number sense team of Ideal Ademaj, Jacob Moore, Aryn Rodriguez and Sarah Campa won first place. The calculator applications and general math teams took second. The members of both teams are Ademaj, Moore, Rodriguez and Yuvia Leon. Members having personal bests for the day were Isabel Ramirez, Lizbeth Casio, Gabriel Wofford, Brenda Ruvalcaba and Flor Lopez. Pictured are (top row, from left) Casio, Wofford, Ruvalcaba, Adrian Givens, (middle row, from left) Ramirez, Lopez, Campa, Leon, Dylan Lindsey, (bottom row, from left) Ademaj, Moore, Rodriguez and UIL math coach and AHS teacher Ken Walker. (Courtesy Photo)
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Athens High School choir students compete
Last week, 26 AHS choir students competed in UIL Solo and Ensemble contest. These students worked outside of class time to prepare songs to perform from memory for the judges. We are so proud of the hard work that they put in to earn excellent and superior ratings!
The following received a 2 (excellent) rating on their solo or ensemble: Hannah Barber, Elizabeth Harkins, Irais Hernandez, Yahir Miranda, Ashley Moreno, Cooper Rolison, Kaitlyn Pair; Sydney Harrod, Mackenzie Knotts, Edgar Pinedo, Kaitlyn Pair (ensemble).
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Councilwoman floats idea for library at the Cain Center
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN
The Athens City Council approved the budget and direction for the Cain Center rehabilitation project last Friday, but also set aside 30 days to explore a brand new idea for the center.
Councilwoman Toni Garrard Clay said, “This is going to be something out of the blue for a lot of people.”
She then went on to “float the idea
Athens council makes decision on Cain Center project
By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN
The Cain Center project has a budget.
After 2.5 hours of discussion and brainstorming Friday afternoon, the Athens City Council set a direction for the Cain Center.
The council unanimously voted to spend $5.8 million to go with a $2.5 million gift from the Cain Foundation to put the project budget at $8.3 million.
That budget allowed the council to put an additional $2.9 million toward water and/or wastewater projects.
The decision moves the project forward and allows the design team to get back to work.
With this budget, the design of the Cain Center very similar to its past, but with an updated, multipurpose pool and a new exercise area.
But that design could still change, although the budget would not.
Councilwoman Toni Garrard Clay floated the idea putting the Henderson County Clint W. Murchison Library on the upper floor of the Cain Center. The idea got a positive reception, but it was pointed out that there were complicating factors before it could become reality.
The council decided to take the next 30 days to explore if the library idea is feasible.
City of Athens collection station to close
Press release
At their Monday, January 8, 2018, meeting, the Athens City Council voted to close the city’s collection station. This decision was made in concern of the cost to maintain and operate the facility, the regulatory liability that comes with maintaining the facility, and the recognition that there are other facilities within the county that can provide the same service to residents.
City staff is currently evaluating the steps it will take to close the facility.
“We want to ensure that the closing of the facility is done in a manner that ensures Athens residents are well aware of the change,” said Managing Director of Public Services Ryan Adams. “Our priority will be to ensure all residents are aware of their options for properly disposing of their garbage, brush and bulky items.”
Until a closing date is set and communicated, the facility will remain open according to its regular schedule. Residents with any questions are encouraged to call City Hall at 903-675-5131 or email [email protected].