Members of the Henderson County District Attorney’s Office have their red high heels on and are ready for the East Texas Crisis Center’s “Walk-A-Mile In her Shoes” this Saturday, June 6. Pictured from left to right are, Assistant District Attorney Justin Weiner, First Assistant District Attorney Mark Hall, District Attorney Investigator Balde Quintanilla, and District Attorney Scott McKee. (Courtesy photo)
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Walk A Mile Rescheduled for This Saturday
The annual Walk A Mile event has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 6, after being rained out last weekend.
East Texas Crisis Center Director of Outreach Carla Gandy posted: “Ok folks the 3rd Annual Walk A Mile in her shoes has been rescheduled for this Saturday at the Henderson County Courthouse 8:45 am!”
A Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event is a playful opportunity for men in our community to raise awareness about the serious causes, effects and remediation’s to sexualized violence. Continue reading “Walk A Mile Rescheduled for This Saturday”
Benefit Concert Raises $6,500 for Van
From the We Stand With Van Facebook Page:
Thank you to everyone that helped us raise over $4000 to Van ISD and $2500 to the Van community! Leslie Adair, Hayley McDaniel Music Don Woods Anthony Riley Band Roberts Pierce Creek Station East Texas Ice The Eric Sullivan Show on ESPN East Texas 92.1 FM Southside Feed & Supply Athens Chamber Athens Ken’s Pizza Athens, Tx Farmers Market Red Hat Rentals Athens Elder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Crista Couch Photography New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures Stereo Radio Blues Band, Heather Little, Matt Bradshaw, Drake Grammer, Strange Brew, Hannah Cook, Trinity Wennerstrom Davis Danzinger The Highway Man Released Free 2 Bounce and so many more!
Trees are Terrific Poster Winners
Keep Athens Beautiful presented awards to the “Trees are Terrific…” poster contest winners today at the Intermediate School end of the year assembly. Pictured: Linda Kenneaster KAB Board member, Caden Earley, Tykia Fitzpatrick, Grace Burnett, Ms. Vickie Haley, teacher, Jennifer Trejo and Deisy Espinoza. (Courtesy Photo)
Henderson County Relay for Life
By Michael V. Hannigan
Taking a walk is good for your health — taking a 12-hour walk can be good for everyone’s health.
The annual Henderson County Relay for Life event took place, May 9, Saturday at the Fairpark Complex in Athens.
According to the website, Relay for Life “is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all.” Continue reading “Henderson County Relay for Life”