How often should men visit their doctor?

Some folks only hunt during the cold weather months and I totally understand the reasons.

ATHENS - Water level is about six inches high and stained. Water temp in the low 80s.

The Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals had five players named NJCAA Football All-Americans for the 2020-21 season.

The LaPoynor Flyers, Cross Roads Bobcats and Trinidad Trojans had a nice showing on the 20-2A and 20-A All-District baseball team.

Last week we made our first road trip in more than a year, a thousand-mile round trip to Santa Fe at the foot of the Sangre de Christo mountains. People were everywhere. The roads were packed, as were the usual stops at McDonalds and Love’s. Restaurants were busy with waits of an hour or more. The year of isolation appears to be over, and everyone wants to go somewhere.

ROUND ROCK – Senior Jack Davis found a way to give Malakoff a history making event.

ROUND ROCK – Walk it in.

Every year in early June, we observe the anniversary of the Normandy invasion of World War II commonly called D-day. By the way, the “D” simply stands for whatever day a military assault is planned. For example; D-3 meant three days before a D-Day, while D+7 meant seven days after a D-Day. On June 6th, 1944, America and its allies engaged in one of the most significant military operations of the 20th century. I have personally suffered loss from war and have a deep appreciation for the service and sacrifice that men and women give to protect our country. My mother’s youngest brother, Kenny Maye was killed in Korea and I have his dog tag, casket flag, and a rare picture of him. He was only 20 years old in 1950. Sadly, his existence is nearly unknown and I often wonder about the life he could have had. For everyone that has sacrificed for this great nation, thank you for your service.

We’re coming off a waterlogged May in parts of Texas and early June is forecast to be pretty soggy, as well. Likewise, rising water and above normal lake levels are hot topics across much of state these days.

Since 1971, a special group of law enforcement officers have been responsible for the safety, security and protection of the natural jewels in Texas and those who visit them. In 2021, Texas State Park Police celebrate a half-century of serving these special places and the 10 million state park annual visitors.

Following the continued economic recovery in Texas and the announcement of Texas opting out of certain Federal Pandemic Unemployment benefits, the Texas Workforce Commission is ending job refusal guidance associated with the COVID-19 emergency orders. The guidance for individuals at high risk from COVID-19 were put in place a year ago. The decline in COVID cases in Texas, widespread availability of vaccines, and greater availability of services such as child care renders such guidance out of date as Texas ends certain federal unemployment programs with the benefit week ending June 26, 2021 and Texas’ economy continues to recover.

Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday signed Senate Bills 2 and 3 into law to reform the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and weatherize and improve the reliability of the state's power grid. Abbott made ERCOT reform and weatherization of the power system emergency items this past session.

The Henderson County Commissioners Court met Tuesday morning and proclaimed June Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness Month.

The Henderson County Republican Party had special guest Chad Prather Monday night at its Executive Committee Meeting. Almost 200 people attended of all ages to hear the internet personality speak.

The Chandler City Council took up the matter, Tuesday, of a large charge stemming from the ice storm that gripped North Texas in February.

 This coming weekend is jam packed with family friendly activities.

If you like dogs, tacos and classic cars, Sunday in Athens is your day to have them all in one place. This winning combination will be at the first Athens Car and Dog Show from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 13 at Coleman Park. The event is sponsored by Big House Bullyz and Guevara Bully Ranch. The group hopes to make this an annual event.

A team of Henderson County Sheriff's Office Investigators and Deputies arrested an armed man for online solicitation of a child after they breached his home Tuesday.

It was no doubt a festive day in Athens in 1928 when the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus came to town!  And as was explained in the October 11, 1928 Athens Weekly Review front page article this appearance was to be the final one in their season. For their “advance representative” C.H. Rhodes, had met with the Cotton Palace officials “..for use of the fair grounds where the circus tents will be pitched for the final performance of the year.”

The Athens City Council unanimously named Toni Garrard Clay as mayor Tuesday morning, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Monte Montgomery.

The Texas Attorney General’s Office is seeking to alter the indictment of the former Athens ISD bus driver charged in a fatal crash that left one student dead and another injured.