Athens reports Haloacetic Acid at safe levels

The City of Athens released the following statement Friday afternoon:

Recently, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) notified the City of Athens that our Haloacetic Acids (HAA) Levels exceed regulatory limits.  

The City immediately began working with an independent lab to conduct additional sampling in order to closely monitor the HAA levels. We received those results today, and are pleased to report confirmation that the HAA levels are currently within regulatory limits. Additional samples will continue to be taken in order to closely monitor the HAA levels.  

If you have questions about this matter, please call the City of Athens at 903-677-0775.

Henderson County Black History Committee celebrates Martin Luther King Day

Rev. Joey Baggett, President of the HCBHC presenting Rev. Melvin Smith a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Vigil. (Courtesy photo)
Rev. Joey Baggett, President of the HCBHC presenting Rev. Melvin Smith a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Vigil. (Courtesy photo)

By Delanda S. Johnson/Henderson County Black History Committee

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have celebrated his 87th birthday if he had not been assassinated in 1968.

Dr. King was a man who embraced his calling to help change the course of America’s history for all persons of color.

On Saturday, Jan. 16, Johnson Chapel A. M. E. Church held its Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Gospel Explosion.

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TxDOT update for the Week of Jan. 18

TxDOT crews plan to conduct maintenance activities on several roadways including ditch work on FM 1615; dig base failures on FM 1616 between FM 2752 and FM 773; and perform base repairs on FM 314 between SH 31 and FM 3079. Be prepared for lane closures with flaggers directing traffic through these work zones.

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

The ongoing project on SH 31, .09 miles west of FM 317 eastward to .34 miles west of FM 773, is expected to be completed this month. The contractor is currently placing striping on this roadway. The project consists of milling the existing surface and placing a new overlay on the roadway. Expect lane closures.

GLPC to hold general meeting, candidate forum

The Greater Lake Palestine Council (GLPC) will be holding two events this month.

The GLPC General Meeting will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, and cover HOA law changes and new adoptions from the 2015 Legislative Session.

A Candidates Forum hosted by the GLPC and the Chandler Chamber of Commerce will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. There will be a presentation with a Q&A to follow.

Both events will be held at Chandler City Hall, 811 Highway 31 in Chandler.

For more information call Orville Bevel at 903-849-4689 or Gary Dennis at 214-537-5440.

TxDOT update for Week of Jan. 11

TxDOT crews plan to perform culvert work on SH 198 between FM 3054 and FM 316. A second crew is expected to conduct routine maintenance on FM 1615. Be prepared for lane closures with flaggers directing traffic through the work zone.

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