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Billy and Virginia Davis celebrate 65th anniversary

On June 5, Billy and Virginia Davis celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Billy and Virginia were married in Athens at the Central Baptist Church and have lived in Athens the majority of those 65 years.

The couple has two children: a son Barton Davis and his wife Kathy of Athens and daughter Cyndi Williams also of Athens.

They have four grandchildren: Eric Davis of Neches, Heather Davis of Athens, Maggie Williams of Waco and Luke Williams of Athens. They also have three great-grandchildren, all of Neches.

Carpenter qualifies for National Junior High Finals Rodeo

NJHFR press release

Cutter Cash Carpenter, a sixth grade student at Martins Mill ISD, has earned a position on the Texas National Junior High Rodeo Team and will be traveling with fellow teammates to Gallup, N.M. June 23-29 to compete at the ninth annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo in the Boys Goat Tying competition.

In order to qualify for the Texas National Rodeo Team, Cutter competed at the Texas State Junior High Finals in Gonzales, Texas the week of May 25-June 1. There were approximately 100 contestants in each event. The top 15 contestants after two rounds advanced to the short round and from the short round the top four contestants based on their three-round combined times and scores earned positions on the Texas National Junior High Rodeo Team.

Cutter won Round 2 with a time of 9.58 seconds and won the short round with a time of 9.31 seconds, which was the fastest time Continue reading “Carpenter qualifies for National Junior High Finals Rodeo”

Honoring Walker for 50 years of service

Early this week, Deputy George Walker was honored for 50 years of law enforcement service. Walker, right, is pictured here with Sheriff Ray Nutt presenting him a plaque honoring his service. Walker started with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department in 1989. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

Military News: Cody M. Marple

Air Force Airman Cody M. Marple graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Marple earned distinction as an honor graduate.

He is the son of Mikaela Marple of Log Cabin, and brother of Shayna Hall of Allen.

The airman is a 2012 graduate of Eustace High School.

Casey Winn graduates from Pflugerville

From Berta Graham:

“Casey Winn, son of Tres Winn, graduated from Pflugerville High School this past Saturday. Casey graduated number 12 in his class out of 540 students. Casey will attend University of Texas at Austin. We are very proud of you Casey!”