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The old Texan Theater in Athens could soon be getting a second life.
Current owner Mike Head is in talks with the City of Athens about the possibility of donating the property to the city.
“I think it is something very exciting for our community,” said City Administrator Philip Rodriguez.
Rodriguez said the ideas including making the theater into a pocket park or a place for public concerts.
Listen to our short interview with Rodriguez following Monday night’s City Council meeting.
We wanted to say a big GREAT JOB to Will Burgin at Guitars Etc. in Athens, who was in Nashville, Tenn. recently to pick up a National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) award as one of the Top 100 music dealers in the country.
We know Will very well because of all the cool things he does in town and because he handled the sound for us at the Uncle Fletch Festival last year. Many people don’t know that Will was falling down sick that day, but hung in there for Uncle Fletch.
So congrats, Will and all the crew at Guitars Etc.! … And Michael said he’ll be in soon. He needs new strings and some picks. 🙂
Michael Hannigan of Henderson County Now was presented with the Keep Texas Beautiful Media Award that recognizes the public awareness and education efforts of media in supporting environmental issues on Monday. Thank you Henderson County Now and Michael for all you do to promote Keep Athens Beautiful. Pictured are Carol Morton Executive Director of Keep Athens Beautiful, Michael Hannigan Henderson County Now and Peggy Rhodes President of Keep Athens Beautiful. (Courtesy photo)
Press release
The Gun Barrel City Assembly #369 Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls participated in the installation of officers for the Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge #1431 in Gun Barrel City on Saturday, July 11. Kayla Rife presented the incoming Worshipful Master, John Irvin, with his Bible. Tara Trimmins, presented Mr. Irvin with a framed miniature lambskin apron. And Carrie Currey (Grand Keeper of the Door, GCC Degree Team, Grand Assembly of Texas, IORG), was honored to perform the Gavel Ceremony in presenting the new Worshipful Master with his hand-carved gavel. Continue reading “Masonic Youth Participate in Lodge Installation of Officers”
(UPDATED to reflect that the shooting victim drove himself to the fire department)
Press release
On Sunday, July 12, at approximately 8 p.m. Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Sergeant Matthew Jistel, Investigator Robert Powers, Chief Deputy Botie Hillhouse, and Payne Springs Police Officer Matthew responded to a gunshot victim at the Payne Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
Deputies arrived on scene, made contact with the victim and determined the victim had been shot multiple times. The victim drove himself to the fire department, according to  the PSVFD fire chief. The address of 221 Longhorn Road in the Cherokee Shores subdivision was identified as the location where the altercation occurred.
The victim was airlifted to East Texas Medical Center in Tyler Texas for medical treatment. Continue reading “Man Arrested for Cherokee Shores Shooting”