Category: County

Question raised about McKee’s status as district attorney

McKeeBy Michael V. Hannigan

A question has been raised about the propriety of R. Scott McKee continuing to be district attorney after announcing his candidacy for the 392nd District Court bench. (Hat tip to Rich Flowers of the Athens Daily Review for first reporting on this issue.)

It is an interesting question.

McKee has been the Henderson County District Attorney since 2009 and in September issued a press release to local media officially announcing his intentions to run for judge instead of re-running for DA.

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TxDOT update for the Week of Dec. 7

txdotAthens TxDOT crews this week plan to conduct edge repair work on FM 607 between SH 31 and FM 317 in the Leagueville area, and address maintenance issues such as potholes and debris. This work will be followed by edge repairs on FM 317 between FM 314 and FM 315. Maintenance work is also planned around Loop 7. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.

TxDOT contractor, Striping Technology, Inc., crews plan to add striping on FM 2709 as part of the district-wide safety project to add centerline rumble strips. Expect lane closures.

Della Cooper new Victim Advocate at the East Texas Crisis Center

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Congratulations to Della Cooper on being named a Victim Advocate for the East Texas Crisis Center in Athens. A Victim Advocate is in charge of all Crisis Center client services and works very closely with clients in getting protective orders, finding shelters and working through the legal system.

Della has been with the Crisis Center for nearly a year, but has a long history as a domestic violence advocate. Her mother, Judy Seaton, runs a temporary shelter for anyone experiencing homelessness called The Farm.

“She certainly knows victim services,” said Crisis Center Outreach Coordinator Carla Gandy.

If you have ever been a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault — ever in your life, it doesn’t have to be current — contact the Crisis Center at 903-675-2137.

Pictured are Carla Gandy, standing, and Della Cooper. (Michael V. Hannigan photo)