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Mabank ISD voters to decide $10 million bond question

Early voting begins this week and in Mabank ISD that means it is time for voters to decide on a $10 million bond.

I learned a few things about this bond proposal at a town hall meeting held last Thursday, such as:

1. The Cost

In a reverse from most school bonds I’ve covered, the price tag came first in this proposal. Simply put, Mabank ISD currently has the chance to pass the $10 million bond without raising taxes.

How? According to officials, it is because the school district has been able to restructure current bonds to save money.

Assistant Superintendent Scott Adams said, “No tax increase is needed to repay the increased amount of debt MISD is seeking due to the use of bond refunding savings, along with using the current Debt Service Fund Balance to fund any balance needed above the current tax levied….”

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AISD Teachers of the Month

The October Teachers of the Month for Athens ISD were honored at Wednesday’s Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon. They are (from left) Juan Moreno, reading and writing teacher at Bel Air; Elaine Nelson, math enrichment instructor at South Athens; Briana Hope, kindergarten teacher at Central Athens; Lisa Pearson, ESL and reading instructor at Athens Middle School; Robert Becker, math teacher at Athens High School; and Kaitlin Buchholtz, math teacher at Pinnacle Early College High School. Not pictured is employee of the month Bart Latta. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)

Athens Homecoming Court

The Athens Hornets will face the Mabank Panthers in Friday night’s homecoming game at Bruce Field. The Pride of the Hornets Band will perform at 7 p.m. Kick-off is set for 7:30. During halftime, the homecoming court will be announced. Thursday night, the homecoming parade will leave from the Athens High School annex gym at 6 p.m. and proceed in the traditional route around the square and back.

Athens Homecoming Court

Freshman Nominees: From left, Haley Herriage, Esmeralda De La Garza and Tamya Hubbard.

Sophomore Nominees: From left, Raveon Rodriguez, Kaitlyn Pair and Ramona Hutson.

Junior Nominees: From left, Jessica Rodriguez, Ta’Miyah Thompson and Samantha Miller.

Senior Nominees: From left, Lucero Castaneda, Megan Mitchell, Eriana Marshall, Rebecca Boister and, not pictured, Bree Thompson.

Hornet Theatre Company opens with ‘Blithe Spirit’

The Hornet Theatre Company’s production of “Blithe Spirit” opens this Saturday. General admission is $8, $4 for students. Enjoy the classic farce with family and friends. Show dates and times are Saturday, Oct. 10 at 2:30 & 7:30; Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2:30; and Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30. The last performance is pay-what-you-can. AISD employees get in for free at any show with ID. Donations, of course, are always welcomed.