Local Media the Business of the Month

papersThe local media was selected at the Business of the Month at last week’s Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Honored were: The Monitor, CedarCreekLake.com, the Athens Daily Review, KCKL Radio and Henderson County Now. (Courtesy photo)

Lakeland House Ribbon Cutting, Open House

chamberLakeland House Assisted Living in Athens changed owners and a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house were held in celebration on Tuesday, May 5. Guests were greeted by the Trinity Valley Community College Cardettes and all were treated to a fiesta celebration that consisted of Mexican food, cocktails, beverages, and fiesta dancers. Pictured in the ribbon cutting are Mayor Jerry Don Vought, James Denny-Regional Director of Operations, Linda Herriage Wilkey, RN and Chris Landers, Owner. Also pictured are guests, residents, members of the chamber, and Lakeland House Staff. Lakeland House Assisted Living for seniors is located at 213 W. Cayuga Drive in Athens. (Courtesy photo)

New Nursing Facility to be Built in Athens

aedc_footer_(2)By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN

There was some good news coming out of today’s Athens Economic Development Corporation meeting.

AEDC Executive Director Lisa Dention said that Texas Holding Management, LLC will be building a new 120-bed skilled nursing facility across from East Texas Medical Center, at Loop 7 and SH 19.

“This will be another great asset for the community, which will not only retain but also create new jobs and add sizable investment to the tax rolls of the city,” said Denton. “It is also a great example the new partnerships that have been formed between partner agencies within the city. We have been working on this project since January, it is exciting to see it coming to fruition.” Continue reading “New Nursing Facility to be Built in Athens”

Car Show and Kiwanis Krawfish Boil Set for Saturday

crawfish 2Press release

Saturday, May 2 is the day that you’ll want to be at Mabank Pavilion early and plan to stay awhile so you don’t miss a thing at the 2015 Cedar Creek Lake Car Show & Kiwanis Krawfish Boil.

The Kiwanis Club will have the crawfish and all the trimmings on to cook very early and traditionally, the first batch is ready by about 9 a.m. By then, the chamber Grill Team is cooking up burgers and hot dogs and the concession is busy serving breakfast items. Crawfish will be served until all is gone. 2015 prices are $26 for a flat (feeds four), $16 for a half flat and $8 for a Boat. The concession items are reasonably priced and affordable for families. Parking and entry to the Car Show are free to the public. Continue reading “Car Show and Kiwanis Krawfish Boil Set for Saturday”

AEDC Announces HVAC Manfacturing Coming to Athens

((Updated with story – 4 p.m. April 21))

By Michael V. Hannigan

The Athens Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) approved economic incentives Tuesday morning to bring San Jose, California-based HVAC Manufacturing, Inc. to Athens.

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“These will be good paying jobs,” said Denton. “The hourly rate is $14.50 an hour. … There will be six (employees) relocating and the rest will be local workforce opportunities.” Continue reading “AEDC Announces HVAC Manfacturing Coming to Athens”