East Central Texas News

Central and South Texas school districts to share $12 million in federal grants

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 21, 2020

The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded approximately $12 million in Title I grants for Central and South Texas school districts.

Athens official 'a little baffled' by increasing sales tax revenue

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 3, 2020

Despite the economic hardships created by the response to the COVID-19 crisis, sales tax revenue for the City of Athens is up 9.4% since last year.

Cattle raisers warned against scammers, theft amid COVID-19 crisis

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 15, 2020

ATHENS – As the coronavirus crisis is being used by scammers to find new ways of stealing from innocent victims, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association officials are now warning cattle raisers they may be targeted for thefts and scams.

Trinity Valley CC dedicates new clock tower

By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 11, 2020

ATHENS, Texas – Trinity Valley Community College recently dedicated the new Ethel May and Frank Johns Clock Tower on the Athens campus.