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TxDOT update for the Week of Feb. 15

TxDOT crews will be performing base repairs on FM 315 between FM 3079 and FM 317 before conducting the same work on FM 3079. Crews will also be placing an overlay on FM 753 from SH 31 W to FM 2494. All work will occur Wednesday through Friday with flaggers providing traffic control.

The plans for permanent repairs to FM 317 in Athens are complete and work is expected to start in April. The roadway remains closed with traffic detoured due to damage sustained during stormy weather conditions last spring. A washout occurred three miles east of SH 31. Repairs should take about two months to complete, weather permitting. This job is being coordinated with the Corp of Engineers and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

AHS Class of 69-73 reunion scheduled

Announcing the AHS Class of 69-73 Class Reunion to be held April 23.

When: April 23, 2016 from 4-10 p.m.

Where: Hart-Morris Conservation Center, 5601 CR 4812, Athens, Texas . This is located on the Texas Freshwater Fisheries grounds. Do not enter the main entrance or park in the main gate parking area. It is a non-smoking facility. No pets allowed. No alcohol in the center or on the grounds before 5 p.m. There is a designated smoking area outside the front door and BYOB may be brought in the facility after 5 p.m.

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February Teachers of the Month

The February Teachers of the Month are (from left) Joy Cumby, Bel Air Elementary; Beth Boyd, South Athens Elementary; Marjan Spurling, Central Athens Elementary; Bronte Hirsch, Athens Middle School; Tammy Clemmons, Pinnacle Early College High School; and, not pictured, Sarah Davidson, Athens High School. The Operations Center Employee of the Month is Roger Bellah. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)

City forms citizen advisory committee for Texan Theater project

By Michael V. Hannigan

The Athens City Council appointed an advisory committee for the Texan Theater Project Monday night.

“The City Council has elected to form a seven-member advisory committee to assist City staff with the renovation of the Texan Theater,” said Community Development Manager Thanasis “Nasi” Kombos. “The committee will be tasked with assisting with the Texan Theater project by providing specific knowledge to staff in regards to event hosting, venue promotion, architectural and creative design as well as all serving as representatives for the community’s interests.”

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AHS swimmers compete at regionals

Allison Hardin (far left), Lauren Takata and Esther Granillo competed in the Regional Swim Meet held in Lewisville this past weekend, all advancing to the finals round. Hardin placed second in the 200 freestyle and the 100 freestyle, with only 8/100 of a second separating her from first place. Takata placed sixth in the 100 backstroke and the 50 freestyle. Granillo competed in the 100 freestyle. “I have an overwhelming sense of pride for these swimmers and their representation of Athens,” said swim coach Audrey Haley. (File photo)