Obituary: Judy Hendricks

Funeral services Judy Hendricks of Bullard are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens with Pastor Ray Baker officiating.

Judy Hendricks passed away on August 19, 2018 in Bullard, Texas.

Judy Lynn Hendricks was born June 17, 1951 in Athens, Texas the daughter of Walter Whit Daniel and Bonnie Mae Bowman Daniel. She was a kind woman who loved taking care of people but also enjoyed giving them a hard time. On her free time she liked to do cross stitch, crossword puzzles and reading. “Granny” cherished her grandkids and she will be missed by all those who got to know her.

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Lawmakers ask chairman to support Highway 334 bridge project

Lance Gooden

By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN

Two Henderson County lawmakers asked for Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.’s support for the Highway 334 bridge project on Cedar Creek Lake.

State Rep. Lance Gooden and State Sen. Robert Nichols sent separate letters to the chairman this month ahead of the upcoming Transportation Commission meeting.

“This project has been a priority of mine,” wrote Gooden, “the chamber of commerce, businesses and area residents in my district for several years. Senator Robert Nichols and I agree this is one of the greatest transportation needs in Henderson County. This is not simply a convenience issue, but a safety issue.”

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Grand Jury List

Henderson County District Attorney Mark Hall reported that the Henderson County Grand Jury for the July 2018 term returned the following indictments. In addition, 8 cases are indicted under seal.

1. Samuel Keith Dyson, indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance, 57, Larue, indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance
2. Viva Darlene Hughes, 48, Murchison, indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance
3. Matthew Joel Bonner, 60, Athens, indicted for Driving While Intoxicated

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Intersection of SH31 and FM1616 to get traffic signal

By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN

The intersection of State Highway 31 and FM 1616 in Athens will be getting a traffic signal, according to a TxDOT spokesperson.

The decision comes following a TxDOT traffic study conducted at the request of the city.

TxDOT’s Kathi White said, “The results show that a signal is warranted. TxDOT is currently beginning the process to get this project designed and funded.”

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Bruce Field to play host as No. 7 TVCC and No. 4 Snow College open regular season

Coach Sherard Poteete keeps an eye on practice as the Cardinals get ready to open the regular season with the Battle in the Valley against Snow College. (Michael V. Hannigan)

By Michael V. Hannigan

Real football is finally here.

The No. 7-ranked TVCC Cardinals will kick-off the regular season 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Bruce Field against No. 4 Snow College.

Snow College is located in Ephraim, Utah.

The game is the annual Battle in the Valley, sponsored as always by Virtual Communication Specialists.

Every year, the Battle in the Valley pits the Cardinals against a highly-ranked team that would not ordinarily play in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference, and this year is no different. The Snow Badgers finished the 2017 season with a 10-1 record, including a 43-41 win over Blinn College in the El Toro Bowl.

The Cardinals are coming off a 9-3 season and have appeared in 62 straight NJCAA polls, including the last 23 in the Top 10.

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