Observations from Malakoff’s 35-7 win over Gladewater in Region semifinal

By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN

TYLER — The Malakoff offense shook off a lackluster start to turn a 7-7 halftime score into a 35-7 win over Gladewater in the Region II Semifinal Saturday afternoon.

Malakoff got a spark from running back Dedric Davis in the third quarter and big plays from Andreas Garrett to turn things around offensively, while the defense was able to stand toe-to-toe with the Bears and shut them down.

The win puts the Tigers into the Regional final for just the second time in school history. Malakoff will be taking on Atlanta 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Pine Tree ISD.

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Christmas singalong scheduled to follow Athens Christmas Parade

Press release

Immediately following the 2018 City of Athens Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 8th, The Texan will host a “Christmas Carol Singalong Night” featuring Strangebreed Worship. The evening will include a 90-minute performance of Christmas carols, classics and tunes that the audience will love!

This event is a family-friendly event for all ages. There is no entry fee required, however a donation of three canned goods is required to attend. Music will begin at 8 p.m. There will be no alcohol served or sold and no BYOB. All ages are invited to attend. Local vendor, Callaway’s Coffee will have coffee, hot chocolate and sweet treats for purchase!

The City of Athens invites you to head downtown to enjoy the Christmas Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 8 and end your evening at The Texan at 8:00pm to celebrate the holiday season!

For questions regarding the event, check out our website at www.thetexanathens.com, the Facebook page @thetexanathens, call City Hall at 903.675.5131 or e-mail [email protected].

Wanted man arrested by Sheriff’s deputy

Austin Magee

Press release

Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said one of his deputies arrested a wanted man Wednesday.

Austin Magee, 20, was arrested in the Cherokee Shores subdivision of Payne Springs just after lunch by Deputy Matt Jistel and was charged with possession of methamphetamines, evading arrest and tampering with evidence.

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Donation to bring clock tower to TVCC campus

Photo: rendering of the Ethel May and Frank Johns Tower on the Athens campus, prepared by Verdin.

Press release

A 47-foot clock tower will stand tall in the Bob McDonald Plaza at Trinity Valley Community College in 2019, thanks to financial support from a generous donor.

“My wife and I have enjoyed supporting scholarships and programs at Trinity Valley Community College for many years,” said donor Frank Johns. “My loving wife, Ethel, passed away in May this year, and donating the funds to build this beautiful clock tower is a tangible way that I’m able to honor her memory. My hope is that the clock tower becomes an icon on the TVCC campus for many years.”

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Athens Council Roundup: Councilman Gross wants citizens to vote on Cain Center

Councilman Robert Gross

By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN

The Athens City Council met in a regular session Monday night. Here are my takeaways from the crowded confines of the Council Chambers of the City Hall Annex and police station.

— Councilman Gross wants the public to vote on the Cain Center issue.

In a rare move, City Councilman Robert Gross left the dais and went to the podium during the time set aside for citizen comments to speak about the Cain Center. As he read from prepared notes, he continually came back to the idea of allowing the public to vote on a potential bond issue.

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