By Michael V. Hannigan
TOP 5 STORIES OF THE WEEK
Story 1 — Splash Pad deadline: The Athens Splash Pad project organizers have raised nearly three-quarters of the needed funds … but must raise an additional $20,000 by next Friday, March 15, in order to build the splash pad this summer.
Why it’s important: Everyone has worked so hard, it would be disheartening if construction doesn’t start for this summer.
Read more: I wrote about this as part of an AMA.
Story 2 — TVCC Lady Cardinals still rolling: TVCC was playing Angelina in the Region XIV semifinal while I was writing, but were expected to win and advance to the championship game 3 p.m. Saturday at the Patriot Center, UT Tyler.
Why it’s important: The Lady Cardinals are looking to repeat as national champions.
Read more: Joe Ellerson at the Review has been following both the TVCC men and the women.
Story 3 — Former Henderson County sheriff Charlie Fields, Jr. passed away: Fields died March 2.
Why it’s important: He was Sheriff of Henderson County from 1978 until his retirement in 1986. Charlie was a member of First Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Henderson County.
Read more: Here is his obituary.
Story 4 — Brownsboro ISD hires AD/football coach: Jason Hooker was named BISD’s new athletic director and head football coach.
Why it’s important: The leader of the sports program at one of the county’s biggest schools is always important.
Read more: Chad Wilson has the story at The Statesman.
Story 5 — Spring Ahead: It is Daylight Savings time. Turn the clock ahead one hour 2 a.m. Sunday.
Why it’s important: You want to get to church on time, dontcha?
Read more: OK, here’s the Wikipedia article.
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WHAT YOU MISSED
– AMA: Is Loop 7 ever going to be finished?
– Athens student receives the highest honor in the National Forensic League Speech and Debate Honor Society.
– Reception for AMS Principal Winston McCowan. (Facebook photo album)
Obituaries: Mickey Parker and Sgt. Gary R. Slaton.
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