Henderson County Now

Class of ’59 presents plaque to the Malakoff Historical Society

A plaque with the names of the Malakoff High School Class of 1959 is presented to Pat Isaacson (center right) of the Malakoff Historical Society Thursday, Aug. 13. Marie Abbott Wood (class member and widow of Willard Wood), is making the presentation. The plaque will hang in the Flagg House Museum. A clear plastic envelope is attached to the back listing the classmates who have passed on along with their passing dates. These include: Charles Abbott, Glenn Conditt, Paul Giles, Milburn Holt, Mary Lee Carter Matthews, Dennis McMurtray, Billy Joe Robertson, Stephen Tarkington, Patsy Rogers Whitehead, and Willard Wood. Also in the picture from left to right, Delores Holt, Pat Smith, Marie Abbott Wood, Paul Davis Bankston, Pat Isaacson, Quieva Shumate Williams and Marie Gibson Johnson. (Courtesy photo)

Class of ’59 donation to the Malakoff Education Foundation

Marie Wood, representing Malakoff High School Class of 1959, presents a check to Julie Armstrong of the Malakoff Education Foundation Thursday, Aug. 13. The Class of ’59 collected more than $1,800 in remembrance of their classmates who have passed away. This was done in honor of: Charles Abbott, Glenn Conditt, Paul Giles, Milburn Holt, Mary Lee Carter Matthews, Dennis McMurtray, Billy Joe Robertson, Stephen Tarkington, Patsy Rogers Whitehead and Willard Wood. Looking on were (Front row, L to R) Marie Gibson Johnson, Pat Smith, Quieva Shumate Williams, and Delores McLain Holt (widow of Milburn Holt), (Back row, L to R) Krista Stutts, Paul Davis Bankston. Julie Armstrong, Marie Abbott Wood (class member and widow of Willard Wood), Ralinda White, MHS Superintendent Randy Perry, and MHS Assistant Superintendent Sybil Norris. (Courtesy photo)

TxDOT projects for the Week of Aug. 17

The Texas Department of Transportation will be busy around Henderson County this week. Planned work includes:

— TxDOT Maintenance is conducting culvert work on SH 31 E. The eastbound, outside lane will be closed between Loop 7 and Murchison. Elsewhere, a second crew will return to SH 198 near the FM 316 intersection where overlay operations are being conducted. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. Continue reading “TxDOT projects for the Week of Aug. 17”

Weekly Podcast – Aug. 14

I. Introduction

A. Hot, hot, hot.

II. TEA releases 2015 accountability ratings

A. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the 2015 accountability ratings for public schools on Friday. All districts and campuses in the Henderson County area earned a “Met Standard” rating.

In addition, campuses could receive Distinction Designations in the following areas: Top 25% Student Progress, Top 25% Closing Performance Gaps, Academic Achievement in Reading/English Language Arts, Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Academic Achievement in Science, Academic Achievement in Social Studies, and Postsecondary Readiness.

III. Illegal Dumping

A. Henderson County Fire Marshal Shane Renberg and his office fields between three and 10 calls every week for illegal dumping.

“We really want to put a stop to this in the county,” he said. “I don’t know about you, but I’ve lived in this county for a long time and I get tired of driving down the road and seeing this trash dumped everywhere that just spreads all over the county.”

It doesn’t take much to wind up guilty of illegal dumping. The penalties can be stiff. An illegal dumping conviction for as little as 5 pounds of trash can result in jail time.

IV. Live football in one week … Battle in the Valley/Beef Before the Battle

A. The Cardinals are scheduled to kickoff the season 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at home against Nassau Community College in the Battle in the Valley, sponsored by Virtual Communications Specialists President Paul Benson.

Nassau finished last season 10-0 and ranked No. 6 in the nation. The Cardinals finished last season with a 12-0 record and Southwest Junior College Football Conference (SWJCFC) champions. TVCC ended the year ranked No. 2 in the nation.

At 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, the Weinstein Team will host Beef Before the Battle at the Cain Center, featuring guest speaker DeWayne Owens.

V. Shout Outs.

Salon Te’Pa says Cut-It-Out

Salon Te’Pa is wearing their Cut-It-Out shirts to support the fight against domestic violence in Henderson County.

Pictured from left to right are: Shelby Thomas, receptionist/assistant; Kristal Jordan, Stylist/colorist; Tere Pruett, Owner/colorist/stylist; Paul Pruett, Owner/colorist/stylist.