Trinidad pair arrested in connection with burglary investigation

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During the last several months multiple burglaries have occurred in the Trinidad area of Henderson County. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Investigator Jeromey Rose with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office discovered a lead in the investigation and an arrest warrant was obtained for Donna Myers as well as a search warrant for her residence at 2412 State Highway 274 in Trinidad. Continue reading “Trinidad pair arrested in connection with burglary investigation”

GolfWELL Tournament scheduled for Oct. 2

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In 2015, the World Health Organization reported that 1.8 billion people get their drinking water from contaminated sources. The World Economic Forum ranked water scarcity as the 8th most likely global crisis to occur and the Number 1 crisis in terms of impact felt around the world. In other words, water security is an important issue that none of us should ignore. Hope Springs Water, founded right here in Athens, Texas, understands this. They are on a mission to bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education to the most vulnerable parts of the world where it is needed the most, and they want you to join them! Continue reading “GolfWELL Tournament scheduled for Oct. 2”

Obituary: Kirby Ballard

Ballard, KirbyFuneral services for Kirby Ballard, 75, of Athens, Texas, are scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Athens.

Mr. Ballard passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 in Athens, Texas.

Kirby Dale Ballard was born Feb. 20, 1940 in Athens, Texas. The son of Craford Ballard and Ella Mae Troublefield Ballard. Kirby proudly served as a United States Marine. He was later a Truck driver and Teamster of the Local 745 in Dallas, who was known as a hard worker. He loved guns, target shooting and reloading. Kirby was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and will be missed by all he knew and touched. Continue reading “Obituary: Kirby Ballard”

Obituary: James ‘Pat’ O’Brien

O'Brien,Memorial services for James “Pat” O’Brien 67, of Athens, Texas are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens with Brother Joey Wallace officiating.

Mr. O’Brien passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 in Athens, Texas.

James Patrick O’Brien was born November 21, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas the son of James P. O’Brien and Mary O’Brien. Pat was in the Telecom business for over 40 years eventually becoming the installation supervisor for the state of Texas before retiring from Century Link. He was a collector of die cast model trains, planes, and cars; enjoyed wood working and just loving life. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be missed by all he knew and loved. Continue reading “Obituary: James ‘Pat’ O’Brien”