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CONTE N TS
Photo courtesy Larry Hodge
of Athens, Texas
Welcome to Athens....................................................................... 4
City of Athens Tourism Dept........................................................ 7
Community Profile....................................................................... 8
Athens Economic Development Corp......................................... 10
Cain Center................................................................................ 12
Keep Athens Beautiful................................................................ 14
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center............................................... 16
Events......................................................................................... 19
Hend Co. Performing Arts.......................................................... 20
East Texas Medical Center Athens............................................... 24
Athens Independent School District........................................... 28
Trinity Valley Community College............................................. 30
East Texas Arboretum................................................................. 34
Henderson Co. Fair Park............................................................ 35
Chamber Membership................................................................ 36
Advertiser’s Index........................................................................ 44
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WELCO M E TO AT H E N S
A special thank you to the 2010 Athens
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
for their hard work and dedication.
AT H E N S ,
T E X A S
The Athens Chamber of Commerce
would like to welcome you to the 2011
Edition of the Athens
Magazine. Please read
through the pages of
this premier publication to find articles
showcasing our vibrant community environment. Athens
is a wonderful place to live, play, work
and do business!
The Athens Chamber of Commerce
is a collection of dedication community
volunteers working together to enhance
the quality of life, promote business and
improve the Economic Development of
the Athens Area.
For more information on the Athens
Chamber of Commerce, please contact
The Chamber at (903) 675-5181.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
MESSAGE F RO M T H E C H A I R M A N
Living the good life! What a wonderful way to describe Athens. Whether you
are a first time visitor, a returning visitor
or make Athens your home, there is an
overwhelming desire to take in all the
good things Athens has to offer. In times
where hustle and bustle is the normal way
of living, the beauty and simple pleasures
of our community are a welcome retreat.
As you peruse our 2011 Athens Chamber of Commerce Magazine you’ll find
information about the many activities and
amenities available for an individual, family and group outings. A day at the Texas
Freshwater Fisheries Center provides both
an educational and entertaining experience. A stroll along the paths and trails
at the East Texas Arboretum brings the
beauty of nature to you. Our Henderson
County Performing Arts Center produces
outstanding entertainment with plays,
musicals and special performances by
extraordinarily talented local actors and
special guest actors.
The Cain Center has facilities to accommodate large or small group meetings
and sporting events along with a state of
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the art fitness center and swimming pool.
The Henderson County Fair Park Complex hosts approximately 90,000 visitors
each year with events such as livestock
shows, rodeos and horse shows. These
venues make Athens a perfect location for
your next event.
Another vital area for the Athens area
is our agricultural community. Henderson County encompasses some 544,000
acres, the majority of which are used for
agriculture. Annual income derived from
agricultural related enterprises in 2009
was approximately $118,882,000. The City of Athens Tourism Department will provide visitors with information about lodging, events, restaurants,
shopping and all Athens has to offer.
Located in the downtown area at the
Visitors Center they are “at your service”
to provide details to make your visit to
Athens the best it can be. To simplify
your planning, visit their website at www.
athenstx.org.
Athens has been designated by the
Texas Department of Agriculture as a Certified Retirement Community. Activities
and events,
outstanding
healthcare, a
safe environment, educational opportunities,
community
involvement,
caring people
and the simple pleasures of life have
earned us this recognition. As you learn
about “living the good life” in Athens
you’ll understand why it’s a great choice
for retirement! For more information
about retiring in Athens please visit www.
athenstxretirement.com.
Along with the simple pleasures you’ll
find in Athens, you’ll also find a growing community attracting not only new
residents, but new businesses as well. The
strength of our business community has a
direct effect on the overall success of our
community as a whole. Your Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors has many
goals for the upcoming year and doing
our job to support local business is at the
top of that list. Programs and events to
promote and encourage doing business
locally are well underway with more to
come in 2011. We appreciate our members and all they do for Athens. Working
together with other city organizations on
downtown revitalization is another key
area of focus for the Chamber in 2011.
I must take time to recognize two of
the hardest working groups within the
Chamber; our Chamber staff and our
Ambassadors. Sarah and Beth manage
the overall workings of our Chamber and
do an outstanding job. Ambassadors, 30
strong, are a group of Chamber members
who volunteer their time and represent
the Chamber proudly. These dedicated
individuals work long hours and take time
from their business and personal lives to
support the membership and “get things
done”. We thank you!
We are “living the good life” here in
Athens. The people and commitment of
working together is what makes us strong.
A quote from Michael Nolan sums it up
well. “There is somebody smarter than
any of us…and that is all of us”.
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MESSAGE F RO M
THE MAYO R
What a great and dynamic city we live
in! I think most mayors would say that
about their city, but in Athens it’s different— because it’s true. If you’ve been here
fifty years or five days, you have already
figured that out, I’m sure.
We are fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers at the Chamber of Commerce and service clubs within our city
who work to see that our town provides
a quality of life not experienced anywhere
else. Our School District and Community
College helps provide a well-trained work
force spread out across town to provide the
best services available and we, as citizens,
benefit from that experience. Our City
Staff is always at the forefront of providing help and information to citizens and
visitors. We want you to be a part of this
wonderful dynamic life in our town.
Give us a try. You won’t be disappointed, I’m sure of that.
Randy Daniel, Mayor
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www.athenscc.org
Finding
Athens
From Dallas, take Highway 175 Southeast straight into
downtown or hit Interstate 20 going East to Canton.
At Canton, take Highway 19 South into downtown
Athens, we’re only about 75 miles away either way you
choose. Houston is 189 miles South on Highway 19
and Tyler is 36 miles West on Highway 31.
www.athenscc.org
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ATHENS TOURIS M D E P T.
MAKIN G T H E M O S T O F YO U R V I S I T TO AT H ENS
By Darlene Forshage
If you’re reading this,
chances are SOMETHING
has already sold you on the
idea of coming to Athens.
Be it retirement, a sporting
event, a weekend retreat,
or just plain curiosity…
you’ve either made the trip
or are planning to; and,
if we’re doing our job as
residents, you’ll be made
to feel welcome. Still, during your stay you will have
certain needs to be met in
order to feel as though your
time in town was worth the
effort. True?
To better plan for your trip, find us online at www.athenstx.org. Our new website is very user-friendly, engaging, and
informative. You may find an upcoming
event at the Henderson County Fair Park
appealing. Perhaps details in our online
itineraries sparked you to gather information about the East Texas Arboretum
or the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
and create your own interactive excursion? Maybe the site pointed you in the
direction of a series of GPS clues that will
lead you to hidden geocache “treasures”
throughout town? Or, did you submit an
online request to our travel professionals
for their help in planning a guided tour
for your group? Whatever activities you
decide upon, we’re going
to make sure that you enjoy yourself! While on the
website, remember to “like”
us on Facebook. Our Facebook Friends receive weekly
updates on events, and frequent access to promotions
available only through our
Facebook connection!
Get the most out of
your Athens visit. Make
your first stop the Athens Welcome Center, just
one block southwest of
the downtown courthouse
square at 201 W. Corsicana
Street. Home to the City
of Athens Department of
Tourism, the Welcome Center can offer you a variety
of informational pieces on
local and area hotels, attractions, dining, events,
shopping, arts, parks, health
care, interesting facts and
much more. Our detailed
street maps pinpoint the
location and contact details
of our major attractions,
shopping areas, government offices, and
ATM machines, and even provide the
latitudes and longitudes if you’d rather rely
on your GPS unit to get you there. Oh,
and don’t forget to ask
for one of our famous
Discount Pages, containing special offers
available ONLY to our
out-of-town visitors!
As you look
around town, you’ll
quickly see the charm
of days gone by. But
don’t let our quaint
appearance fool you!
Today’s Athens is very
technologically savvy. Many local businesses are wireless hot-spots. More than
two dozen towers represent all major cell
phone providers and ensure uninterrupted
reception while you’re in the area; and
the majority of our restaurants and shops
are Foursquare-friendly, offering specials
when you check-in with your wireless device. We want you to relax and enjoy your
time in Athens, but we totally understand
if you need to conduct a little business
while here. With 75% of our local hotels
and motels offering high-speed internet
access, you’ll never be totally disconnected
from family and friends.
We’re going to do our very best to
ensure that your experiences in Athens are
fun and fulfilling. In return, we only have
one request . . . won’t you please help us to
spread the word about how great our town
is? Your candid comments are always welcomed on our website or Facebook Page.
YOU’LL FIND US HERE
The Athens Welcome Center is located at 201 W. Corsicana Street (LAT:
32.204050N; LON: 95.856630W) and
is opened Monday thru Friday, 9:30 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
on Saturdays. For additional information
and directions, call (888) 294-2847 or
visit www.athenstx.org. For information
about retiring in Athens, please visit www.
athenstxretirement.org.
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Community Profile
LOCATION
City of Athens, County of Henderson, State of Texas, located 75 miles
Southeast of Dallas, 189 miles North
of Houston and 36 miles West of
Tyler.
UTILITIES
Electric
Oncor Electric
TXU Electric Delivery
Trinity Valley Electric Coop, Inc.
Gas
Atmos Energy
Water
City of Athens
Telephone
Cedar Valley Communications
CenturyLink
Suddenlink
Trash
Allied Waste Systems
GOVERNMENT, CITY
Type: Council/Manager
Number on council: 5
Municipal police: 36
Paid firemen: 27
City zoning body: Yes
Master plan: Yes
TAXATION
Tax Rate (Per $100 Assessed Value)
Henderson County
$0.46601
Athens, City
0.51851
Athens ISD
1.18647
AMWA
.12099
Trinity Valley CC 0.07441
Total
$2.36639
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CHURCHES
Anglican, Assembly of God, Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Church of
Christ, Church of Christ Scientist,
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, Church of the Nazarene,
Episcopal, Full Gospel, Full Gospel
Fellowship Int’l., Lutheran, Methodist, Non-denominational, Pentecostal,
Presbyterian, Seventh Day Adventist
CLIMATE
Annual avg. temperature: 67º
Mo. avg. high temperature: 90º
Mo. avg. low temperature: 41º
Annual avg. precipitation: 42 in.
Annual avg. snowfall: 0
Elevation: 256 ft - 763 ft
POPULATION
City County
2010
12,336 78,923
2006
12,430 79,058
2000
11,297 73,227
1990
10,967 58,543
1980
10,197 42,606
HEALTH CARE
Total hospital beds in Athens:
Total doctors (medical)
in Athens:
Municipal sales tax:
State sales tax:
Eco. Dev. sales tax:
Other sales taxes:
1.5%
6.25%
.5%
.0%
INCENTIVES
Tax abatement:
Enterprise zone:
Foreign trade zone:
Reinvestment zone
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
FINANCE
AgriLand
Athens Bank
Citizens National Bank
Citizens State Bank
First State Bank of Athens
Heritage Land Bank
Prosperity Bank
Southside Bank
Texas Trust Credit Union
Woodforest National Bank
AIR SERVICE
Athens Municipal Airport
Runway length: 4,000 ft.
Runway surface:Asphalt
Lighted:Yes
Fuel: Yes
Nearest commercial air service:
Pounds Field, Tyler, 30 miles.
D/FW Airport, 75 miles.
Shreveport, LA, 80 miles.
MEDIA
Papers:
Radio stations:
TV stations:
TV cable:
EDUCATION
Athens ISD
Public school budget:
SchoolsEnrollment
Elementary
2
Intermediate
1
Middle/Jr. High 1
High School
1
Private
2
Special/Head Start 1
1-daily
1
Local
Yes
RECREATION
Parks:
Area Lakes:
Country Clubs:
Health Centers:
Movie Theaters:
Performing Arts Theaters:
Libraries:
Tennis courts:
Bed & Breakfast Facilities:
Hotel & Motel Rooms:
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3
1
4
1
1
1
12
4
483
$27,318,000
1,221
556
804
911
175
190
Area universities/colleges:
Trinity Valley Community College,
Athens
Tyler Junior College
University of Texas at Tyler
State Industrial Job Training:
Yes
Vocational Program:
Yes
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Texas Fresh Water Fisheries Center,
Cedar Creek Lake, Lake Athens,
Purtis Creek State Park, East Texas
Arboretum, Athens Scuba Park,
Henderson County Fair Park
Complex, Lake Palestine
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athens economic development
Athens, T exas - Great R easons to be H ere !
If your looking for a great place to
visit, call home, or do business in then
you really should consider Athens, Texas.
We are blessed with beautiful country that
provides our residents opportunities for
the outdoor recreation. Boating, fishing,
water sports, camping and unlimited outdoor recreation is just out our backdoor
and our front door for that matter! Athens also has great education system. The
Athens Independent School District has
created the Pinnacle Early College High
School Program to allow our students to
obtain an Associates degree from Trinity
Valley Community College.
Athens is strategically located in east
Texas and is only one hour southeast of
the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Lakes,
parks and trails surround the community
providing beautiful natural landscapes for
local residents and visitors to explore and
enjoy! Athens continues to attract residential, commercial and industrial development supporting the professional and
healthcare service sectors, government,
consumer goods, advanced manufacturing
and distribution.
Athens continues to grow even in these
tough economic times. During this past
year many businesses have invested in
Athens. These new projects will change
the way Athens is viewed for many years.
Athens continues as a great place for business to invest and grow.
East Texas Medical Center is in the
midst of a $32.4 million expansion project
that will double the current hospital size
and bring new and improved services to
Athens and Henderson County. The twoyear project will take place in a series of
phases as the hospital is expanded with a
55,600-square-foot addition and some
12,000 square feet of existing space will be
remodeled. ETMC will expand its emergency services, surgery, labor and delivery
rooms, and radiology. Along with the
expansion comes the need for additional
employees. ETMC will hire an estimated
100 full- and part-time employees as
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targeted departments expand. East Texas
Medical Center’s commitment to Athens
and Henderson County will help meet the
growing population here.
Trinity Valley Community College
(TVCC) has seen its Athens campus
continue to grow during the last several
years. TVCC is now in the process of
constructing a new $6 million residence
hall on campus. The new dormitory will
house up to 150 students and will be a
co-ed facility. The construction of the new
hall is the first step in the colleges master
plan, which they developed in 2009. They
identified the residential hall as one of the
colleges two most critical building needs.
TVCC’s enrollment continues to grow as
more students realize that they can have a
quality education here in Athens.
Prosperity Bank has broken ground on
a new bank that will be on the Square in
Downtown Athens. They will build the
new bank building to have the architectural and historical appearance that will
compliment the courthouse square. Prosperity officials hope the 8,000 foot facility
will help promote revitalization efforts in
downtown Athens. The new facility will
cost an estimated $3 million.
Besides these projects’ Athens continues to see growth in other areas. Best
Western Hotels opened a new facility in
Athens this year. Their new hotel has 61
rooms and meeting facilities. Lone Star
Western Wear will be constructing a
11,000 square foot building to increase
its existing sales area and add warehouse
space.
Howard Measurement moved its
headquarters to Athens and has built a
new office in the Athens Industrial Park.
Howard gathers and processes data from
gas well meters. Howard’s new facility will
also have a laboratory to test the quality
of the gas. Steritec, Inc. has added 10,000
square feet of warehouse, laboratory and
office space. The additional space will
allow Steritec to expand its sterilization
capability by adding 2 EO sterilization
units to service current and projected
new business. The expansion also entails
more lab space for new testing regimes.
Athens Jet Center is constructing a new
hangar at the Athens Municipal Airport.
The new hangar will allow Athens Jet to
house more aircraft in Athens.
The Athens Economic Development
Corporation (AEDC) is the organization
charged with promoting the economic
development of the city of Athens. It accomplishes its mission by marketing Athens as a desirable place for new businesses
to operate, and helping existing businesses
by addressing their needs.
The AEDC can provide funding for
use as incentives to businesses to begin
operations in Athens and to construct
any needed infrastructure such as roads,
utilities, and drainage projects. Athens is a
proactive & business friendly community
in the center of Henderson County that
has a population of more than 78,000
and is the County seat. Athens is home
to manufacturing and distribution companies such as Argon Medical Devices,
FutureMatrix Interventions, Red Dot
Building Systems, Seismic Energy Products, Athens Steel Buildings, Maximus,
and Schneider Electric.
Athens can offer training opportunities
through the Trinity Valley Community
College system and the State of Texas
Skills Development Fund. With existing facilities, a strategic location, and a
healthy infrastructure, Athens is a profitable decision for business growth and
development. With lakes, parks and trails
surrounding the community it provides
for beautiful natural landscapes to explore
and enjoy!
If your looking to relocate please let
us know how we can help! You can contact AEDC’s president Brian J. Malone
through its website at www. AthensEDC.
com, by telephone at (903) 675-4617, or
by Email at info@AthensEDC.com.
10 Reasons to Choose Athens
1. Location, Location, Location. We are close
to Dallas, but far enough away to enjoy an unsurpassed quality of life. Just an hours drive from
Dallas and 30 minutes from two interstates. Within
100 miles of Athens an estimated 7.6 million people
live and work.
2. Clean Air & Clean Water. Athens and
Henderson Count are in complete compliance
with all air quality standards. Athens also has some
of the best water in Texas supplied by the Athens
Municipal Water Authority and Lake Athens.
3. Pro Business Environment. Athens wants
to see our existing and new business grow and
succeed. We are continually looking for ways to
help business grow. The Citizens of Athens have
adopted a special sales tax to fund an economic
development program and provide incentives for
expanding business.
4. Growth. Henderson County is one of the
fastest growing Micropolitan County’s in Texas.
Athens is also a Certified Retirement Community.
5. Unlimited Recreation. Lakes, Fishing, Scuba
Diving, Hunting, Golf, Camping, Zip Lines, Nature Trails, Riding and Roping Events, Festivals,
Kayaking, Boating, Water Skiing, the Texas
Freshwater Fishery, The East Texas Arboretum
Community Theater, High School and College
Athletic Events - Just to name a few.
6. Outstanding Educational Opportunities.
From our local high schools to Trinity Valley
Community College (TVCC) we have got you
covered. Athens ISD and TVCC have developed
the Pinnacle Early College High School program
where our students can graduate from high school
with an Associate of Arts degree from Trinity Valley
Community College.
7. Growing Medical Facilities. East Texas
Medical Center provides state of the art care along
with nearly 60 physicians. Add in a wide range of
other medical clinics and your health needs will be
well-taken care of.
8. A Growing Retail Trade Area. Athens is the
center of retail trade area that has 99,000 people
with an Average Household Income of $54,636.
Athens continues to attract new retailers and development.
9. Bio-Tech Manufacturing Center of Texas
(BMC). Athens is home to a state of the art facilities that provides business incubation, clean room
manufacturing environment, mold making, extrusion and workforce training. Couple the BMC with
a growing medical manufacturing cluster a skilled
workforce and you can see why we are a great place
to do business!
10. Low Cost of Living. East Texas and Athens
cost of living is well below the national norm. ACCRA conducts a nationwide survey and calculates
the cost of living index each quarter for 314 areas
in the United States. Athens cost of living is a 91.
This means that Athens cost of living is 9% lower
than the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs in
Athens/Henderson County are nearly 21% below
the U.S. average.
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CAIN C E N T E R
The Cain Center has been called the
“Crown Jewel” of Athens. Communities
of this size (around 10,000) typically do
not have a fitness and civic center of this
size and caliber.
The Cain Center boasts a Civic/Convention Center that many larger cities
would envy. Able to accommodate groups
for business meetings, private parties, reunions, dances, aerobics classes and much
more, the Cain Center rooms are reasonably priced and give event attendees the
added pleasure of beautiful surroundings.
The eighty-five acre Cain Park, surrounding the Cain Center, displays the
rolling hills, beautiful trees and ponds for
which East Texas is famous. The park also
provides walking and biking trails, tennis
courts, softball and soccer fields and playgrounds. It even has a full eighteen ‘hole’
disc golf course.
The various sized rooms make groups
as small as a dozen or as large as several
hundred feel comfortable in their sur-
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roundings. Room
rentals always include free access
to the large, wellappointed kitchen
as well as table and
chair setups designed
to meet the needs
of each individual
group. Renters may
provide their guests
with the down home feel of covered dish
dinners or call on the services of any
number of local caterers to make their
event truly special.
Proudly joining the twenty-first century, the Cain Center has made wi-fi
available throughout the facility. Guests
may set up their computers in the upstairs
foyer to work in a relaxing, picturesque
atmosphere.
The Civic/Convention Center Area
is just the beginning, however. One level
down is the 25,000 square foot Fitness
Center, providing weight resistance equipment, cardio machines, a full free-weight
room, racquetball court, and the piece
de resistance, a twenty-five meter junior
Olympic indoor, heated pool. The area
also provides a hot tub, wet and dry saunas and complete locker room facilities.
Whether for recreation or serious minded
workouts, the Cain Center Fitness Area
has options for everyone.
Open to the public seven days a week,
athletic patrons may pay for a day, month,
three months, six months or twelve
months of usage. The Cain Center is open
Monday thru Friday 5:00 a.m. to 9:00
p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. year round.
The Cain Center (CCI) is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to enhancing the
quality of life for the citizens of Athens
and Henderson County but the lives it
touches reach far beyond any county
border.
The Cain Center is home to great fitness classes. In partnership with ETMC,
CCI brings Fitness Plus to Seniors. A lowimpact aerobics class, Fitness Plus keeps
folks strong, flexible and moving! Silver
Sneakers, a program offered through several health insurance companies, targets
seniors, as well. Other classes offered include Yoga, Jazzercise, Karate, Kickboxing
and water aerobics.
The Cain Center also has partnered
with The Cancer Foundation for Life, a
Tyler organization that offers free CCI
Athletic Passes to cancer patients and
survivors along with exercise regimens
that have been proven to extend the lives
of cancer victims.
Another addition to the Cain Center is
the United Way Kid’s PACE Express. Designed with kids in mind, this area offers
fun and function. Interactive video games
such as Wii and Dance Dance Revolution,
team up with a traverse climbing wall and
kid-sized circuit training equipment to
help kids get and stay fit. Use of the area
is available on a daily basis.
Annual athletic events at the Cain
Center include the Athens Triathlon and
the Turkey Trot. The Athens Triathlon in
March is a great race for beginners and
for triathletes wanting to get the season
started right. A less demanding athletic
endeavor begins Thanksgiving morning
with a 5k and 1-mile Fun Run at the Annual Turkey Trot.
The Cain Center is the place to be
for activities year round. In the Summer,
kids can swim in the pool all day without
worry of sunburn and take lessons to learn
the basics or hone their swimming skills.
The Summer Day Camp offers tons of
fun activities including: daily swimming,
sessions in the Kid’s Gym, arts, crafts and
great games. Having fun in a safe environment is the number one priority but the
kids learn great lessons at the same time.
During the school year, the Cain Center offers a great variety of activities. Youth
flag and contact football in the Fall get
everyone in the spirit of the season. Swim
Team is a year-round activity for competitive swimmers of all ages and skill levels.
Other youth programs include Tennis,
T-ball, Bitty Basketball and Bitty Soccer.
Homework, mixed with fun and games
makes the time between school and going
home with parents go by fast for the kids
in the Wow-After School Program. Designed for children in grades Kindergarten
through Fifth grades, this program offers
tutorials and learning experiences along
with structured games.
The Cain Center is also the
home of several very special
events. The Home Improvement Show, All Things Bridal
Show and Christmas in July
are all annual events bringing
local vendors and their wares
to potential customers in the
climate controlled comfort of
the Multi-Purpose Hall.
Every Memorial Day Weekend, the Cain Center puts on
the Texas Swing Festival, starting the Summer off with authentic Texas
Swing Music, food, artisans and dancing.
Some of the finest Texas Swing Bands are
featured in a day-long event, culminating
with a different headliner band each year.
The Cain Center is a non-profit
501c3, located at 915 S. Palestine St.,
Athens, TX. For more information call
903.677.2001 or visit us online at www.
athenscaincenter.com.
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KEEP AT H E N S B E AU T I F U L
Keep Athens Beautiful started twenty three years ago as a beautification
committee of the Athens Chamber
of Commerce. Under the guidance of
Margaret Meyers and a dedicated group
of volunteers, it became a stand alone
non-profit group. Keep Athens Beautiful (KAB) is an affiliate of Keep Texas
Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful.
Keep Athens Beautiful’s mission is
to preserve the natural beauty and environment of Athens. This mission is
accomplished by forming partnerships
with individual volunteers, organizations,
schools and businesses and remaining very
active and visible within the community.
Through the dedication of the KAB
Board and Volunteers, KAB has won
seven Governor‘s Community Achievement Awards (GCAA). These awards have
enabled KAB to work with Texas Department of Transportation on beautification
projects along state maintained highways.
These projects include areas by Wal Mart
and a green belt area on South Highway
19 by the Save a Lot grocery and Ken’s
Pizza. We also painted the railroad under
pass on Highway 31 by Mazzio’s and on
Highway 175 heading towards Kaufman.
We planted over 35 trees along all of the
entries to Athens around the loop and
KAB is now working on a project that
will significantly enhance the entrance to
the Arboretum.
As a separate, non-GCAA related
project, Keep Athens Beautiful spent
two years working on the Historical Park
on Highway 19 and completely revitalized the park. That included new plants,
a retaining wall, and we now have a
maintenance program to maintain its
beauty. We also utilized grant money
to clean up the Dilsey creek, which runs
through the Trinity Valley Community College campus. To achieve these
awards and projects, KAB must have a
great program in place. Through our
committees, we are able to reach out to
the community and educate them about
recycling, litter prevention, illegal dumping and beautification.
Keep Athens Beautiful’s education
programs include activities at each campus throughout Athens. KAB’s “You Can
Make A Difference” signs are at each
campus entrance reminding the students
about litter every day. Some of our programs include the Graffiti Hurts program,
which is taught each spring to the 6th
grade. We also celebrate Arbor Day each
April by participating in a poster contest
for 5th graders and utilizing the Texas
Forestry program “Trees are Terrific…..
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Phone: 903-675-4617
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Athens Growth
Is Our Business
and Energy Wise! We hand out over 500
trees at the Intermediate School as part of
this program. Waste In Place is another
program that can be used at all levels to
teach about litter, recycling, landfills, and
other waste issues. It has been designed to
help with the testing (TAKS) that children
have to take each year. We hold an ECO
Camp each year for K – 4th graders and
it is hosted at the Arboretum. It is a week
long camp that teaches the children about
litter prevention, recycling, water prevention, and earth friendly discussions. A
Little People’s Litter Party is held for the
Pre K children and Junior High students
create and perform a skit around the
litter theme and keeping Athens clean.
The KAB Education committee works
these programs that cover all grade levels
and ages.
KAB has an anti-litter campaign “You
Can Make A Difference” which promotes
anti-litter attitudes and behaviors and we
have monthly clean ups. In the spring, we
host a Spring Clean Up which is held in
conjunction with KTB “Don’t Mess With
Texas Trash Off ”/Great American Clean
Up and each fall we have programs centered around recycling. Recycling Day is
November 15th and our annual fall clean
up is held near that date on a Saturday.
KAB’s electronic recycling program has
grown each year and we are now doing
it at each clean up, both spring and fall.
KAB has many programs that we work
on year round to keep beautification, recycling and litter prevention in the minds
of Athens residents. We honor Beautiful
Yard and Beautiful Business with a sign
along with recognition in the newspaper,
on our website www.kabtx.org, and on
our Facebook page. There are many
Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt-A-Spot
programs in Athens that keep many areas
clean. Each fall, Keep Athens Beautiful
and the Central Business Association,
along with many volunteers, decorate the
Courthouse grounds on the square with
a harvest theme at each corner. KAB is
also the lead in the committee called
Light Up Athens, whose members are
KAB, CBA, and committee volunteers.
This committee works throughout the
year to make sure the square is decorated
for the Holiday season along with a great
celebration on the square the night of the
annual Christmas parade sponsored by the
Chamber of Commerce.
Keep Athens Beautiful manages the
Railroad Park, an initial Friends of the
Park project. It is a beautiful pocket park
at the corner of Tyler and Pinkerton.
KAB’s annual Home and Garden Show
is held in February each year at the Cain
Center.
“How do we keep Athens beautiful?”
you may ask. The key is in the “we”. “We”
are the many volunteers who work hard
throughout the year to make Athens the
great and beautiful place it is.
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TE X A S F R E S H WATER FISHERIES CENTER
Catch Some Memories at the
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
By Larry D. Hodge
Of all the things we acquire during
a lifetime, only memories can’t be taken
away—and they become more precious
as time goes by.
“Catch some memories—go fish
Texas” is the Texas Freshwater Fisheries
Center’s slogan. Those six words define
what the Texas Freshwater Fisheries
Center (TFFC) is all about. It’s not just
about fishing, though that is an important
part of the visitor experience there. It’s
about families and friends enjoying time
together and forging memories that will
last a lifetime.
About half of TFFC’s 60,000 annual
visitors fish in the center’s stocked ponds,
and some 500 or so catch their first fish
ever there. For some this is the first time
they realize the truth in Henry David
Thoreau’s comment: “Many go fishing all
their lives without realizing it is not fish
they are after.”
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Fishing at TFFC
Spending time with family is perhaps
the main motivation for fishing at TFFC.
TFFC makes it easy to take a child fishing.
No license is required for adults or children, and all bait and tackle are furnished.
Plentiful numbers of sunfish and catfish
are available for catching year-around, and
rainbow trout are stocked from December
through March.
TFFC ponds and streams are designed
with easy bank access. Piers provide access
for the mobility impaired. And the fish
bite every day, so even the first-time angler
has a good chance of catching a fish.
Staff at the Anglers Pavilion provide
a brief orientation to fishing and your
choice of whole-kernel corn or stinkbait.
They will also untangle line, replace lost
hooks or bobbers and fix any other equipment problems, leaving you free to concentrate on fishing. You may bring your
own fishing gear, but only single hooks
with barbs mashed down are allowed.
Most people choose catch-and-release
fishing, but harvest of channel catfish and
rainbow trout is allowed for a fee.
Fishing Events at TFFC
Fishing is available every day TFFC
is open, and fishing is a part of special
events. These events include:
• Fly Fish Texas, early March. Members of fly-fishing clubs from around Texas
teach fly-tying and casting. All equipment
is provided, or you may bring your own.
• Outdoor Fools Day, early April.
Learn about outdoor recreation opportunities in East Texas and acquire outdoor
skills such as archery, camping and outdoor cooking.
• Cinco de Mayo,
early May. Celebrate the
joint history of Texas and
Mexico with food, dance
and, of course, fishing.
• National Fishing
Day, first Saturday in
June. In addition to free
fishing, this event offers
free food and soft drinks
courtesy of the Athens
Wal-Mart Supercenter.
• Fireworks at the
Fishery, July 4. Admission is free after regular
hours, and fishing is allowed until an hour before the fireworks
show. Many people dress in red, white and
blue and bring a picnic.
Bobber Magic
Fishing at TFFC meets all the requirements experts say
help get kids interested
in fishing. Kathy Magers of Waxahachie is a
grandmother who fished
women’s professional
bass fishing tours for 18
years, but she remembers
exactly why, when and
where she got hooked
on fishing.
“My grandfather
taught me to fish in
Galveston Bay when I
was about four years
old,” Magers recalls. “He
had long popping corks,
green with a pink top.
He would rig one and throw it out for
me, and I knew that when that cork went
under, I had a fish on. I carry one of those
corks with me when giving talks on fishing, and when people ask what got me
interested in fishing, I show it to them.
The bobber is the icon of fishing. When
it goes under, it’s the signal that the fun
has begun.”
TFFC rigs all fishing rods with redand-white bobbers, and squeals and
shouts around the casting pond when
bobbers go under prove that they still
work.
Magers follows a one-hour-for-yearof-age rule when deciding how long to
fish with a child. TFFC
makes it easy to observe
this rule by providing a
variety of activities and
things to see if interest
in fishing wanes. There
are 300,000 gallons of
aquaria with native Texas
fish, a daily dive show,
an alligator exhibit and a
wetlands trail where kids
can go turtle-spotting,
see bees at work and walk
off steam. There’s a gift
shop with snacks, picnic
areas and grassy areas for
romping—plenty to keep active youngsters busy for several hours.
Despite having been a leading female professional angler and inductee
into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall
of Fame, Magers ranks
memories of fishing with
her grandchildren as the
most precious. “When
you fish with a child, you
bond with that child,
and no one can take
that away from you,”
Magers says. “I can’t
talk to my grandkids
on the phone, but put
them in a boat with me,
and we communicate.
The thing I like best is
when they call and say,
‘Grammie, when are
we going fishing again?’
That means either they
want to be with me, or they just want a
fishing guide, but I know for that one day
I rank above dolls and video games and
all those things—and I love it.”
Before You Go
TFFC is located at 5550 F.M. 2495,
Athens, Texas, about 75 miles southeast of
Dallas. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 1:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission
is $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors and
$3.50 for ages four through 12.
For more information and directions,
call (903) 676-2277 or visit www.tpwd.
state.tx.us/tffc.
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EVENTS C A LHenderson
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HENDERSON COUNTY
PRCA STAMPEDE RODEO
Come join us
April, 28th – 30th,
2011for rodeo
acts from around
the world, mechanical bull riding, petting zoo,
food, and fun for
the whole family.
For more information, contact the Athens
Chamber of Commerce at (903) 6755181. For a complete listing of member
events, log onto www.athenscc.org.
CINCO De MAYO
CELEBRATION
Held in early May, the Cindo De Mayo
Celebration offers family fun games,
dancing, music and food. For more information, contact the Texas Freshwater
Fisheries Center at 9903) 677-2000 or
log onto www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/
visitorcenters/tffc/
tion, contact Texas Fiddlers Association,
P.O. Box 1441, Athens, Texas 75751
(903) 675-1859.
FIREWORKS AT THE
FISHERIES
Come and see the largest fireworks
show in East Texas on July 4. Admission
is free after 5 p.m. fireworks begin at dark.
Contact the Texas Freshwater Fisheries
Center (903) 676-2277. To find more
events offered at the Fisheries, go to www.
tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc/
EAST TEXAS ARBORTETUM
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
Held in October, enjoy arts and craft
booths, demonstrations, art show, pet
show, food vendors, wagon rides and
more! The Arboretum offers many other
events throughout the year as well, which
can be found at www.eastexasarobretum.
org or by calling (903) 675-5630.
Farm & Ranch Tour
The farm and ranch industry remains
one of the largest sources of income in
the Henderson County area. Each year,
the Athens Chamber of Commerce hosts
the Farm & Ranch Tour, held every May,
which is dedicated to highlighting the
importance of the agricultural industry.
TEXAS FIDDLER’S
CONTEST AND REUNION
Held the last Friday in May with fun
for the whole family, including a carnival
and fiddlen’ contests. For more informa-
tree lighting on the courthouse square
features carolers, hot chocolate and more!
For more information, contact The
Athens Chamber of Commerce at (903)
675-5181 or log onto www.athenscc.org.
Home for the Holidays
This wonderful Holiday event takes
place each November to showcase local
businesses and what they have to offer
shoppers during the Holiday Season.
Enjoy hot apple cider while starting your
Christmas Shopping early. For more information, contact (903) 675-5181.
Reindeer Games
Rack up points towards a free cruise
while participating in this competitive
shopping experience. Reindeer Games
allows local businesses to offer points to
shoppers that stay local during the Holiday Season. This event kicks off the day
after Thanksgiving and continues through
Christmas Eve. Shoppers receive points
for every item they purchase at participating stores, with the shopper receiving the
most points winning a cruise. Prizes for
all shoppers are given out during Reindeer
Games, including cash prizes and rewards.
FARMER’S MARKET
TURKEY TROT
Held every Thanksgiving Day at the
Cain Center. For more information
contact the Athens Cain Center at (903)
677-2000. To review more information
on the Cain Center and events, log onto
www.athenscaincenter.com.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
PARADE & HENDERSON
COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CHRISTMAS TREE
LIGHTING
The event is held the first Saturday in
December and offers a lighted Christmas
Parade, Storytelling, and visits with Santa
Clause. After the parade, the Christmas
The Athens Chamber of Commerce
takes place every Saturday during the
months of June
thru October.
The Farmer’s
Market offers
fresh fruits and
vegetables, fresh
baked goods including breads,
jellies, jams and
pies, farm-raised
chickens, beef
products and
hand-made craft
items. All items
at the Athens Farmer’s Market are provided by local residents. For more information, contact the Athens Chamber at
(903) 675-5181.
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H ENDERSON CO . PE R F O R M I N G A RTS
With the moniker, “THE” Community Theatre in East Texas, The Henderson
County Performing Arts Center, a 501C-3
organization, was founded in 1964 as a
Community Theatre under the name, Athens Little Theatre. The theatre presented
up to 4 productions a year until 1989. In
1989, a full-time Executive Director was
hired to carry out the mission statement of
the theatre.
With the Executive Director in place, the
theatre began producing 7 shows per season,
including two musicals each year.
Also, in 1989, the theatre developed a
Youth Program to bring new volunteers and
members into our programs. Since that time
the program has been expanded to include
fall, spring and summer programs for children and two main stage shows presented
by the group. The YES! Company(Youth
Excellence on Stage) continues to send its
traveling troupe to state theatre activities
and is identified as one of the top programs
in the state. The Youth Program was the
driving force in developing summer camps
and day care programs.
In 1996, a touring company was organized to meet the needs of community
groups and local community theatres that
were looking for entertainment. The Touring Company travels around the state and
region presenting new shows every year.
The theatre is very active in the community through its participation in the
Chamber of Commerce and the various
tourism programs.
The mission statement of the theatre
simply stated is: We Entertain. We Educate. We Change Lives. In that endeavor,
the theatre opened its Education Building
and Black Box Theatre on the property to
provide more outreach programs for the
community and to continue the efforts to
present quality entertainment by utilizing a
new, additional playing space. We are a full
service Community Theatre that provides
more than just entertainment for the area.
We are committed to bringing the theatre
arts to all ages. We have a strong working
relationship with the college and the Independent School Districts in the region.
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In 2007, the Board of Directors secured
funds for a new 10,000 square foot theatre
space. The new space has seating capacity
for 130 with a multi-purpose stage which
allows the theatre to present 10 shows per
season with 6 on the main stage and 4 in
the Black Box space.
Since the construction of the new facility, the theatre has expanded its outreach in
programs by extending the productions to
those works of new playwrights. The theatre
is committed to do at least one new work
each year and that number is expanded to
two new works every other year.
Each year the theatre plays host to a
group of travelers as it sets up a New York
Trip to see the sights, shop, eat and enjoy
Broadway theatre. The group trips started
in 2004 and continues today. Trips are in
October or March depending on the group
traveling. Theatre trips are also available
for local regional theatres in Dallas and
Houston.
The Henderson County Performing Arts
Center has committed to a capital campaign
to invest in the future of the theatre. The
Legacy program will enlist the support of the
communities, civic organizations, schools,
families, patrons and ARTS supporters who
understand the part arts organization play
in a community’s overall quality of living.
The theatre is committed to building a
community that lasts. People from diverse
cultural, economic and social backgrounds
come together to create engaging theatre
productions, learn life skills and celebrate
what is best within themselves. HCPAC
plays a vital role in creating future arts
supporters and audiences by making theatre available and accessible to the entire
community. We attract a wide and diverse
range of participants and audiences through
our youth programs, education activities,
community awareness programs and professional entertainment that touches all who
participate.
Over the 46 years of operation, thousands of people have participated in our
programs. Involvement, particularly at a
young age, in an activity that challenges,
teaches and enlivens has a lasting impact on
the people we become. Whether our actors
go on to pursue careers in the arts or other
fields, involvement in the theatre brings out
the best they can offer to the world.
For our young actors the impact is transformational. They have found a safe haven
in HCPAC to explore themselves in their
own creative medium. Young people and
Seniors alike who are struggling with their
lives can discover their innate strengths and
talents through participation in a creative,
collaborative way.
We are, by all accounts, the grassroots
catalyst for the arts, providing these additional services to the community:
· Year-round opportunities for participation
through summer camps, special events and
a myriad of onstage experiences
· Production and rehearsal space for other
theatre groups when HCPAC is not in
production
· Technical assistance to other civic and
performing groups, including school district
theatres
· Incubator space for developing playwrights
· Mentoring opportunities in acting, dance,
music and technical theatre
Located in beautiful East Texas, HCPAC
is one of many great attractions you will find
in Athens, Texas. Give us a call at 903-6753908 or visit our web site at www.hcpac.org.
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EA S T T E X A S M E DICAL CENTER ATHENS
Hospital expansion boasts ‘WOW’ factor
Construction project complements ETMC Athens’ commitment to superior service
ETMC Athens kicked off its two-year
expansion project last winter with the
massive stationary crane serving as a major
symbol of progress in action.
The hook of the crane stands 89 feet
off the ground. At a maximum reach of
246 feet, the crane is able to lift a load of
up to 6,170 pounds. With the load next to
the base of the crane, it has a lift capacity
of up to 25,000 pounds.
“The reach of the boom is important
because, at some point, it must be able
to reach across the existing building,”
said ETMC Athens Administrator Pat
Wallace.
The goal for completion has been
set for the fourth quarter of 2011, and,
according to Steve Lowe, director of engineering and safety at ETMC Athens,
things got off to a good start.
“We’re very excited that after so many
years, this expansion is finally coming to
fruition,” said Wallace. “This hospital
wowed people when it opened in 1986,
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and we believe what we’re adding here will
wow them all over again.
The $32.4 million project is taking
place in a series of phases as the southwest
corner of the hospital is expanded with a
55,600-square-foot wraparound. Twelve
thousand square feet of existing space will
be remodeled.
Upon completion, the expanded portion of the hospital will have required
100 tons of rebar, 6,745 cubic yards of
concrete and 14,777 square feet of exterior glazed glass. In addition, the project
requires 108,500 feet of conduit, 91 miles
of wire and 32 tons of copper.
The first order of business in the
project is to complete the new emergency department, which is scheduled to
open during the summer of 2011. The
brand new ER will boast 20 spacious
exam rooms, two state-of-the-art trauma
rooms, and a spacious, private waiting
area. Outside the new emergency room,
a multi-lane canopy will provide shelter
for two ambulances and from six to eight
cars at a time.
Occupying the very corner of the new
space will be the intensive care unit, which
will have two more patient beds than its
current eight.
The third department to occupy the
new space will be surgery, where there will
be a new prep-and-hold area, five operating rooms (up from the current three), a
recovery area and day surgery space.
Once the ICU is relocated into the new
space, the OB department will expand
its footprint to include the area currently
being occupied by the ICU. Among the
gains for the OB department will be eight
additional “labor, delivery, recovery and
postpartum” rooms. The department
currently has one LDRP room, which
provides a spacious environment where
expectant moms can, in most cases,
stay throughout their hospital stay. All
the existing postpartum rooms will be
refurbished.
The radiology department will also
expand, thanks to space made available
by the adjustment of departments.
In the meantime, ETMC Athens
continues to offer the most-up-to-date,
cutting-edge technology available. That
includes two 64-slice computed tomography scanners, which produce detailed
images of the body’s anatomy with blazing
speed; a full-field digital mammography
unit; two state-of-the-art Philips BrightView nuclear medicine cameras; and a
short-bore MRI unit, which is about half
the length and twice the diameter of a
standard MRI, so patients feel less anxious
about being in an enclosed space.
In addition, ETMC Cedar Creek Lake
has a Phillips High Field Open MRI
scanner, which, in addition to being stateof-the-art, has no enclosures at all. That’s
good news for larger-sized patients or
those who may deal with claustrophobia.
The commitment to offering the best
diagnostic tools possible is one of many
ways ETMC Athens has served the Henderson County community for over two
decades. More than 8,000 people are
Mark L. Eldore,
M.D.
Air 1 emergency helicopter. No small feat
for a rural hospital.
Over 900 expecting mothers chose
ETMC Athens to deliver their babies in
2009 – and no wonder. In addition to the
caring staff, a variety of delivery options
are available, from natural childbirth to
cesarean section. Expectant parents also
have the opportunity to participate in a
variety of childbirth preparation classes
and receive special amenities during their
hospital stay. Classes are also provided for
grandparents and siblings, in addition to
general parenting training.
Over 4,800 surgeries were performed
in 2009 at ETMC Athens, maintaining the hospital’s reputation for surgical
expertise. The combination of highly
skilled personnel and modern technology
produces good results day in and day out.
Hundreds of inpatient and day surgery
procedures take place each month. Staff
surgeons represent specialties including
orthopedics, urology, podiatry, gynecology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology (ear,
nose and throat) and general surgery.
Carotid artery stenting, interventional
Jaspreet Sidhu,
M.D.
Board Certified in
Obstetrics, Gynecology
and Infertility
Robin Fincher, RN, CNM
Women’s Healthcare
admitted each year to the hospital, and
each of those individuals, as well as those
treated on an outpatient basis, has full
access to the hospital’s highly skilled staff
of healthcare professionals and physicians
offering head-to-toe medical care.
ETMC Athens offers extensive laboratory services, and diagnostically, in addition to those services already mentioned,
the hospital offers bone density screening,
ultrasound and general X-ray.
The hospital also provides diagnostic cardiology services such as a cardiac
catheterization lab, cardiac stress testing, virtual cardiac angiography, cardiac
ultrasound, including echocardiography,
with an outpatient cardiac and pulmonary
rehab program.
The emergency department at ETMC
Athens has been repeatedly designated as
a Level III Trauma Center by the Texas
Department of State Health Services,
which means area residents in immediate
need of medical attention always have a
place to go for quality care.
The trauma services at ETMC Athens
include not only ambulances, but also an
Obstetrics / Gynecology
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Children’s Healthcare
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new patients.
Office (903) 675-7376 • Fax (903) 677-4234
824 Southpark Circle • Athens, Texas 75752
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radiology, laser surgery, laparoscopic
surgery, gastric banding and procedures
in kidney stone lithotripsy, pain management and endoscopy are other important
services provided.
Athens is far from the only place
ETMC operates in Henderson County.
There are three outpatient rehabilitation
centers across the county and several First
Physicians clinics.
In December 2009, ETMC Regional
Healthcare System purchased the Athens Cancer Center – now the ETMC
Cancer Institute in Athens – and, as of
this writing, is in the process of updating
the facility. The ETMC Cancer Institute
in Athens was scheduled to re-open in
November 2010, featuring a dual energy
linear accelerator. The new accelerator
will allow patients to receive even more
precise radiation treatments with even
fewer side effects.
The ETMC Cedar Creek Lake facility
offers a 24-hour emergency department
supported by diagnostic radiology and
laboratory services, physicians’ clinics and
an ETMC Olympic Center. The Olympic
Center offers physical, occupational and
aquatic therapy and cardiac and pulmonary rehab and fitness facilities.
In addition, ETMC Home Health,
with offices in Athens and Gun Barrel
City, is the largest hospital-based home
health care service in the region.
ETMC also works hard to provide its
neighbors in Henderson County with
preventative healthcare. A variety of health
seminars and educational programs are
provided free-of-charge throughout the
year.
To learn more about ETMC or for a
referral to a physician who practices at
ETMC Athens or ETMC Cedar Creek
Lake, visit www.etmc.org on the web or
call ETMC HealthFirst at 800-648-8141.
ETMC Athens and ETMC Cedar
Creek Lake are affiliates of the East Texas
Medical Center Regional Healthcare
System, based in Tyler, which offers a
“continuum of care” approach for all
healthcare providers within one provider
network. It is dedicated to offering you
and your family the latest in medical services and programs with personalized care
and attention – close to home.
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Athens, Texas 75751
903-675-2009
e-mail: info@cebi-ins.com
URL: www.cebi-ins.com
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ATHEN S I S D
The motto of the Athens Independent
School District, initiated by Superintendent Dr. Fred Hayes, is Excellence Every
Day and it is the standard for all in the district. “To graduate every student on time,
college and work ready” is the mission
that is the basis for every decision. For the
first year, all Athens campuses through the
eighth grade are identified as Texas Education Agency (TEA) Recognized! The
district goal is for all campuses to reach the
TEA rating of ‘Exemplary’ while meeting
the needs of all children. Throughout the
district the effort to achieve this is through
the power of one; one teacher, one grade,
one campus, one team! The ‘Power of
One’ can be very potent!
To achieve the district mission, student
achievement is job one for AISD. Each
and every child is important as an individual. To help us open the door to the
future for our students, we consistently
upgrade technology resources.
Advancements in technology
allow teachers to keep up with
the ever-changing world and
to pass that knowledge on to
their students. Technology is
provided to students in the
form of laptops at the high
school. It is important to increase the technology access to
students which can enhance their critical
thinking, problem solving and decision
making skills. We have reached a crucial
time in our history where workers at all
levels will be required to have more than
a basic working knowledge of technology. Our students will be well equipped
to meet those needs. This creates future
learners who are informed, responsible
and caring citizens in a global community.
AISD maintains five campuses including some built as early as 1956. Upgrades
and additions have enhanced the structural foundation at each campus. Secure
and safe entrances, fencing and new wings
have allowed the district to address the
steady growth of the student population.
Knowing the importance of consistency in young children’s lives, and valu30
ing the community’s desire
to keep single attendance
campuses, the district has
developed a unique system
to keep students together
from age 4 through 3 rd
grade. Using a ‘spiraling’
concept, the two elementary campuses, Bel Air Elementary and South Athens Elementary
house students from Pre-K/Head Start
through third grade. In its fourth year,
students, parents and staff agree that everyone knows each other much better and
that students transition less, giving them
continuity in their young lives. Both campuses hold the TEA ‘Recognized’ rating
for the third year in a row. Both campuses
have dedicated and caring staff and take
seriously the charge they have been given.
Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) exist on both campuses and they depend
upon dedicated and supportive parents
to be involved. Volunteer and mentoring
programs can also be found which brings
community involvement into the schools.
Athens Intermediate School, a TEA
‘Recognized’ campus for the second consecutive year, is home to district 4th and
5th graders. The focus is on student data
and achievement, and constantly improving instruction. This campus’ theme ‘On
the VERGE of Exemplary’ speaks to their
commitment to strive constantly for improvement. AIS has been a recipient of
the District Awards for Teacher Excellence
(D.A.T.E.) Grant for three years. The
grant has allowed the campus to develop
a true professional learning community
through the implementation of TAP (The
System for Teacher and Student Advance-
ment). This model provides an avenue for
teachers to advance into leadership roles
while still remaining in the classroom.
Student achievement and improved
instruction are the primary focus of the
grant and the model.
Campus Principal, Dr. Janie Sims
comments, “AIS is home to an extremely
caring and knowledgeable faculty and
staff ”. “We have a strong professional
development plan on this campus, and
a positive culture that extends from the
genuine care for each other to the nurturing of the students entrusted to them”.
Athens Middle School,
a TEA ‘Recognized’ campus,
houses the district’s students in
grades 6 through 8. Whether in
the classroom or outside, AMS
strives to help their students
achieve a balance between the
social, emotional and academic
growth of adolescence. A highly
qualified staff focuses on research-based instructional best practices
and works to provide a curriculum that is
designed to ensure innovative, customized
learning opportunities for all students.
Beginning with a solid core academic
program, students can then add subjects
such as band, choir, art, theater, speech,
Spanish, athletics, and journalism. Pre
Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) classes also
allow students to participate in rigorous
and academically challenging courses in
preparation for high school and beyond.
The campus also offers AP Spanish, which
can provide students not only with high
school Spanish credit, but college credit,
also. The AMS band holds University
Interscholastic League (UIL) sweepstakes
honors in concert and sight reading for the
past six years and the one act play holds
numerous district awards for achievement
in annual productions including students
as Best Actress/Actor and All Star Cast.
Athens High School, grades 9 through
12, rounds out the districts goal that “Every student will graduate on time, college
and work ready”. Numerous possibilities
allow all students to achieve and prepare
for their future.
Advanced Placement (AP) and dual
credit classes allow students to receive
college credit before they graduate from
high school.
A partnership program with Trinity
Valley Community College (TVCC) has
created a school within a school concept,
an Early College High School (ECHS).
Here, students begin taking college credit
hours as freshmen and can achieve their
Associates Degree or 60 college hours the
same month that they graduate from High
School. In their third year, the program is
grant funded through the local Murchison
Foundation with 142 students in grades
9 – 11. The unique program is one of less
than 50 in the state and is noted as a TEA
model program.
The Career and Technology Education
(CATE) Pathways allow students to focus
on trade and technical programs to begin
their higher education or launch their
careers. Culinary Arts, Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA), pharmacy technician,
welding, and broadcast journalism are just
a few of the new programs AHS has initiated, some in conjunction with TVCC.
Credit recovery classes and an Alternative Education Program (AEP) allow
students an opportunity to complete their
education via non-traditional routes.
AHS can also boast to accomplishments outside of the classroom. Student
success can be seen in the form of UIL
District, Regional and State Championships in One Act Play, Debate, CX, Lincoln-Douglas, Band, Solo and Ensemble,
Choir Concert and Sight Reading, Future
Business Leaders Association (FBLA), Future Farmers Association (FFA), Athletics,
Felllowship of Christian Athletes (FCA),
to just name a few.
Athens Independent School District is
on the web at www.athensisd.net.
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TR I N I T Y VA L L EY COMMUNIT Y COLLEGE
Trinity Valley Community College has
come a long way since classes first began
in borrowed space during the fall of 1946.
The college has seen tremendous
growth the past two years and is now
serving more than 8,000 students at
campuses in Athens, Palestine, Terrell,
and Kaufman.
Today, students don’t even need to be
in the classroom to complete coursework.
Many are opting to enroll in Internetbased classes, and TVCC has become a
leading provider of classes through the
Virtual College of Texas.
In addition, classrooms equipped
for videoconferencing allow professors
to teach classes simultaneously on two
different campuses or even at area high
schools and universities that are part of
the Northeast Texas Network.
In addition, TVCC instructors have
developed numerous hybrid courses­—
classes where a student completes part
of the workload online and attends lass
for the other part of the course. Hybrid
Classes combine the advantages of faceto-face interaction with the convenience
of the Internet.
However, the technology age hasn’t
eliminated the need for desks and chairs.
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More students than ever are attending
classes at TVCC’s four campuses.
Over the past 15 years, the institution
has constructed a new academic building,
residence hall, cafeteria, bookstore and
learning resource center at the Athens
campus and a learning resource center
at the Terrell Campus. Recently, the Palestine campus was remodeled and now
boasts new science labs and a redesigned
floor plan.
The newest facility at TVCC-Athens
is expected to open by fall 2011. A threestory, 48,000 square-foot residential hall
is currently being constructed on the
northwest side of the campus. The 150bed facility will offer students a greater
chance to be a part of on-campus life.
TVCC is dedicated to improving the
quality of education and the richness of
campus life for all its students.
By offering additional programs such as the electronic media courses now
offered in Athens - and new activities
such as the new Lady Cardinal volleyball
program, TVCC is working to meet all of
the needs of its students.
TVCC serves a large cross-section of
the community’s population. The “traditional” 18-year-old recent high school
graduate accounts for about 10 percent
of enrollment. More than half of the students are at least 22 years of age, making
for a large adult population at the TVCC
campuses.
About 85 Percent of students come
from the college’s service area, which includes all or part of Anderson, Henderson,
Kaufman, Van Zandt and Rains counties.
TVCC offers a range of academic
and occupational programs for students
who want to complete two years of college before transferring to a university or
who need one or two years of training
before beginning a career in a trade such
as cosmetology, horticulture or ranch
management.
In addition to regular courses, TVCC
also offers non-credit continuing education classes that range from “fun” courses
such as ceramics and cake decorating to
career-oriented classes designed to help
students become proficient in areas such
as computer literacy, real estate and forklift operation.
The college’s Adult Education Department offers adult students special, and
sometimes free, services to help them gain
job skills or knowledge needed to help
them get a college education.
The Health Science Center in Kaufman houses many
of the institution’s health occupations programs, which
include Associate Degree
Nursing, Vocational Nursing,
Surgical Technology, Emergency Medical Technician,
and Patient Care Technology.
The campus is also a distance
education site for the University of Texas at Arlington’s
Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
TVCC officials are also
planning to begin construction of a new Health Science Center in
the coming months. The facility will be
located adjacent to the current HSC and
will provide the needed space for the
college’s expanding medical profession
programs.
Ther’s also plenty of time for fun at
TVCC. The Student Activities Department calendar is filled with special events,
tournaments and student trips. Students
involved in the various student organiza-
tions are active in community events and
serve as tutors and mentors to younger
students in area public schools.
TVCC is also the home of champion
athletic teams. Teams from the college
have brought home 15 national titles in
football, basketball and cheerleading since
the late 1980s. The institution participates
in the Southwest Junior College Football
Conference in football and in the Region
XIV Athletic conference in men’s and
women’s basketball.
Performance groups are also
an important part of the TVCC
culture, including award-winning marching and jazz bands
and a choral group which offers
students performance opportunities in various musical styles.
This year, the Cardette
dance team is celebrating its
50th anniversary with a variety
of special events. The team
has served as ambassadors for
TVCC at events across the nation and around the globe.
The TVCC faculty, administration and staff are deeply
involved in the community. College
employees are members of area civic organizations and economic development
boards. The college also provides many
events for the community, including concerts, plays, forums and job fairs.
For more information about TVCC,
Contact the college at 903-675-6200
or 1-866-TVCC-YES or log onto www.
tvcc.edu.
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EAST T E X A S A R B O R E T U M
Experience East Texas at its best during
your visit to the Arboretum. The Arboretum combines natural beauty, colorful gardens and history for year- round
enjoyment.
Arboretum Events
March - Golf Tournament
May - Spring Gala, 1st Saturday
October - Annual Fall Festival, 2nd Saturday
Check website for specific dates and other events.
1601 Patterson Road
(Just off Hwy. 175 West)
Athens, Texas 75751
903-675-5630
Fax 903-675-1618
eastexasarboretum.org
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For hikers and nature enthusiasts, the
Arboretum offers two miles of nature trails
connected by a distinct 115-foot suspension bridge and a bog with a platform
overlook. History buffs will enjoy The
Wofford House museum, as you step back
in time to the 1850’s. There is also a corncrib barn and antique farm equipment
display. The Little Red School House is
an example of a one-room schoolhouse
from the 1800’s, complete with a bell! For
our younger guests the Arboretum offers a
children’s play garden area complete with
butterfly gardens, a picnic area and a slide
in the hill. Be on the look out for wildlife
and butterflies during your visit, as they
thrive here at the Arboretum. Events at the
Arboretum include a Harvest Festival the
second Saturday in October and a Spring
Gala the first Saturday in May.
Open Daily
Spring/Summer: 7 am - 8 pm
Fall/Winter: 7 am - 6 pm
Admission:
$2 per person
12 & under Free
Memberships Available
HEND E R S O N CO . FA I R PA R K
“ If it’s going on … it’s going on here!”
The Henderson Fair Park Complex
is located just three miles east from
downtown Athens TX.HWY. 31 where
it boasts the best location, amenities and
rates available in East Texas.
If you’re looking for an entertainment
like rodeos, livestock shows, horse shows,
dog shows, trade shows and concerts,
you’ve found the spot. Fair Park annually hosts the area’s premiere rodeos: the
PRCA Stampede Rodeo sponsored by the
Athens Chamber of Commerce in April
and the MDA Rodeo sponsored by Stace
Smith in August. Henderson County’s
Livestock Show in March is a five day
event which pulls together the county’s
youth as they show the animals they’ve
raised during the year, the projects they’ve
built and compete for honors in various
categories.
All of this takes place at the Park’s
68 acre facility which has two covered
arenas. The larger one is 120’ X 250’,
and is cooled by six fans and has a seating
capacity of 4,500. The J.D. Lewis Arena
is the smaller of the two, 125’ X 275’,
with bleacher seating for 300 guests and
a climate controlled announcer’s booth. A
large outdoor arena, 140’ X 300’, is ideal
for activities not requiring cover.
As you drive past the Fair Park’s entrance, take time to read the scrolling
sign which posts the Park’s current and
up-coming events as well as some of the
community’s happenings.
So you see, “If it’s going on … it’s going
on here!” Come be a part.
hendersoncountyfairpark.com
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MEMBE R S H I P
This is a listing of current members of the Athens Chamber of Commerce as of NOVEMBER 1, 2010. This information is provided by the chamber but is not guaranteed to be complete
and error free. If a listing is incorrect, please call the chamber office. Note: All addresses are Athens unless otherwise noted. The Athens zip code is 75751 inside Loop 7 and 75752
outside Loop 7 unless otherwise noted. Bold face type designates advertisers.
ACCOUNTANTS
Holdredge & Company, CPA’s
911 S. Palestine
(903) 675-5645
holdredgecpa.com
Eddie Lassiter, CPA
911 S. Palestine
(903) 675-5645
Smith, Lambright & Associates, P.C.
505 E. Tyler
(903) 675-5674
smithlambright.com
ADVERTISING
AB Graphics
315 S. Palestine
(903) 677-7700
goabgraphics.com
Bee-Line Promotions
P.O. Box 1779
(903) 469-3303
Bee-LinePromotions.com
Get Smart Creative
311 Bosque
Chandler 75758
(903) 849-3666
getsmartcreative.com
Williams Advertising
5598 Bayshore Dr.
(903) 677-1639
AGRICULTURE
Alma Lee Land and Cattle/Elite Barrel
Racing
P.O. Box 112
(903) 677-1361
Echo Springs Blueberry Farm
7235 FM 607 N.
Brownsboro 75756
(903) 852-3779
echospringsblueberryfarm.com
Texas Agri-Life Extension Service
101 E Tyler
(903) 675-6130
henderson-tx@tamu.edu
Valley View Cattle Company, LLC
1218 Anderson CR 491
(903) 675-9104
APARTMENTS
Gardens of Athens
314 Wood
(903) 887-8377
athensgardens.info
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The HamLins @ Cedar Creek
18630 Highway 274
(903) 498-2787
Summit Apartments
2100 E. Hwy 31
(903) 677-1288
Victoria Place Apartments
900 Barbara
(903) 677-9060
West Hyland Apartments
830 Southpark Circle
(903) 675-5704
APPLIANCE/HVAC
Cole Air Conditioning &
Appliance
602 N. Palestine
(903) 675-9138
coleac.com
Comfortville Air Conditioning
4751 Royal Crest Dr.
(903) 675-5200
ASSISTED LIVING
Caring Companions at Home
104 E. Corsicana
(903) 677-3007
caringcompanionsathome.com
Green Oaks Nursing Home
500 Valle Vista
(903) 677-3434
Lakeland House
213 W. Cayuga Dr.
(903) 677-1272
Oak Wood Place Assisted Living
603 Wood St
(903) 675-2002
oakwoodplace.com
Park Highlands Nursing Home
711 Lucas
(903) 675-8538
Bateman & Bateman, LLP
214 E. College
(903) 675-9212,
conor@batemanllp.com
P&P
1305 W. Corsicana
(903) 670-3104
Service First Mortgage - Joe Armstrong
6951 Virginia Parkway, Ste 224
(866) 839-0003
mckinneymg.com
AVIATION
Southside Bank
807 E. Tyler
(903) 677-2222
southside.com
Christopher Tinsley
117 E. Tyler St
(903) 677-1802
chrisatrinityvalleytitle.com
BAIL BONDS
Texas Trust Credit Union
808 S. Palestine
(903) 675-9221
texastrustcu.org
AUTOMATED GATE
SERVICE
BANKING/LENDERS
Damon D. Douglas
130 E Corsicana, Ste 301
(903) 677-3900
Fred Head Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 312
(903) 675-5111
Smith’s Automated Gate Services
9650 FM 773
(903) 469-3034
AUTOMOTIVE
American Auto Credit
1824 Hwy 31 East
(903) 675-4227
paylessofathens.com
Athens Collision Center, Inc
1211 FM 1616
(903) 677-4848
athenscollisioncenter.com
Auto Barn
9140 FM 59
(903) 675-3170
Bacon Auto Ranch
311 E. Tyler
(903) 675-5115
believeinbacon.com
Brinson Ford
2970 Hwy 31 East
(903) 675-5753
brinsonford.com
South Place Nursing Center
150 Gibson Rd
(903) 677-5864
Elder Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
1798 Hwy. 31 East
(903) 677-2292
elderdodge.com
West Place Nursing Center
Hwy 31 West
(903) 677-5929
Independent Kustomz
301 E. Larkin
(469) 441-0643
ATTORNEYS
Kelly Harris Tire & Wrecker Service
930 N. Palestine
(903) 675-1090
Ashley D. Adams, Attorney
110 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-3031
Kwik Kar Oil & Lube
503 E. Tyler
(903) 675-5277
Athens Jet Center
1900 Airport Rd
(903) 675-0086
Graves Bail Bonds
416 S. Palestine , Ste B
(903) 675-1056
Agriland
520 E. Tyler
(903) 675-9388
agriland.com
Athens Bank
609 S. Palestine
(903) 675-4600
fsbbrownsboro.com
Citizens National Bank of
Athens
739 E. Tyler
(903) 675-0011
cnbtexas.com
Citizens State Bank
713 E. Tyler
(903) 675-1522
mybankcsb.com
First State Bank of Athens
130 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-5165
fsbathens.com
Heritage Land Bank
205 S. Palestine
(903) 675-8010
heritagelandbank.com
Prime Lending - Jerry Scott
331 N. Gun Barrel Lane
Gun Barrel City 75156
(903) 887-6500
primelending.com
Prosperity Bank
125 N. Prairieville
(903) 675-8511
prosperitybanktx.com
BUILDING MATERIALS
Acme Brick Co.
402 Bartlett Ave.
Malakoff 75148
(903) 489-1331
Athens Lumber & Supply
505 N. Prairieville
(903) 675-5137
Clear Choice Windows
6429 CR 4700
(903) 675-3200
clearchoice-usa.com
Hanson Brick
200 Athens Brick Rd
(903) 675-2256
hansonbrick.com
King Sand and Gravel
4930 SE CR 4095
(903) 396-2710
National Supply
1100 Hwy. 175 West
(903) 675-9315
CEMETERIES
Oaklawn Memorial Park
3100 FM 317 East
(903) 675-2347
oaklawnmemorialpark.com
CHIMNEY SWEEPS
East Texas Chimney Sweep
(903) 675-4250
CHIROPRACTORS
Athens Spine Center, LLC
106 E. Corsicana
(903) 264-6464
athens-spinecenter.com
Carter Chiropractic
714 S Palestine
(903) 675-8889
CHURCHES
Abundant Harvest Church
1008 Millrun Rd
(903) 675-1223
ahchurchpastor@yahoo.com
Allen Chapel AME Church
512 Wunderwood
(903) 675-2425
Ash Baptist Church
8613 FM 1616
(903) 677-5644
Athens Church of God
599 Robbins Rd
(903) 675-4971
churchogoda@aol.com
Athens Life Fellowship
P.O. Box 2344
(903) 880-7677
Athens Praise & Worship Center
4905 NE South Loop 7
(903) 216-6752
Calvary Baptist Church
1125 E. Corsicana St
(903) 675-7634
calvarybcathens.org
Dogwood Baptist Church
6467 FM 2494
(903) 677-3185
Eastern Hills Church of Christ
1200 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-3975
easternhills.net
Faith Fellowship Church
5330 Hwy 175 East
(903) 677-3034
ffcathens.com
Fellowship Baptist Church
2619 W. Loop 7
(903) 675-7331
First Baptist Church
105 S. Carroll
(903) 675-5135
lovingtheworld.com
First Christian Church
900 Robbins Rd
(903) 675-3730
fccathens.com
First Church of the Nazarene
509 Robbins Rd
(903) 675-1415
First Presbyterian Church
306 E. Tyler
(903) 675-3530
fpcathens.com
First United Methodist Church
225 Lovers Lane
(903) 675-5161
athensfunc.com
Grace Community Church
6400 Hwy. 19 South
(903) 675-3141
gcc.org
Athens Public Education Foundation
P.O. Box 2857
(903) 676-2015
athenspef.org
Keep Athens Beautiful
203 N. Prairieville
(903) 675-7961
kabtx.org
Lake Athens Baptist Church
3270 CR 4807
(903) 675-4008
Athens Rotary Club
P.O. Box 1626
(903) 675-9269
Kiwanis Club of Athens
P.O. Box 22
(903) 676-1933
Landmark Baptist Church
1313 S. Palestine
(903) 675-5329
Better Business Bureau
of Central East Texas
3600 Old Bullard Rd BLDG 1
Tyler 75701
(800) 443-0131
easttexas.bbb.org
Lake Athens Property Owner’s
Association
P.O.Box 1578
(903) 675-6006
lapoa.org
Living Stone Fellowship
2921 NW Loop 7
(903) 677-8663
lsfathens.com
Lone Star Camp
6829 FM 317
(903) 675-4876
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
837 N. Prairieville
(903) 675-5096
Northside Church of Christ
607 N. Prairieville
(903) 675-7311
SonFire Ministries
8719 CR 1405
(903) 695-5897
St Edwards Catholic Church
800 E. Tyler St
(903) 675-250
St John Lutheran
1401 E Corsicana St
(903) 675-9598
St Matthias Episcopal Church
205 Willowbrook Dr,
(903) 675-2525
smecathens.org
St. Stephens Anglican Church
2101 E. College
903) 675-1639
Wesley United Methodist Church
3606 FM 753
(903) 675-6658
wesleyumc-athens.com
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
American Cancer Society
1301 S. BRdway
Tyler 75701
(903) 597-1383
cancer.org
Athens Economic Development
Corporation
100 W. Tyler
(903) 675-4617
athensedc.com
Athens Lions Club
P.O. Box 1192
(903) 479-3664
CASA
P.O. Box 2259
(903) 675-7070
casaoftv.org
Disciples Crossing Camp
3693 SH 31 East
(903) 675-3692
disciplescrossing.org
Division For Rehabilitation Services
607 E. Tyler Ste 112
(903) 675-9900
dars.state.tx.us
East Texas Crisis Center
310 S. Carroll St
(903) 675-2137
etcc.org
East Texas Environmental Concerns
PO Box 2193
(903) 677-9350
Family Peace Project
720 E Corsicana
(903) 677-9177
Fisher High Unity in the Community
Center
910 Needmore St
(903) 802-3776
Henderson County 911
408 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-3911
hctx911.org
Henderson County Drug & Alcohol
P. O. Box 934
(903) 675-1800
Henderson County HELP Center
309 Royall
(903) 675-4357
thehelpcenter.org
Henderson County Historical Society
P.O. Box 943
(903) 677-3611
Henderson County Humane Society
901 W. College
(903) 677-7387
hchspets.blogspot.com
North 19 Volunteer Fire Rescue
1175 LA Acres Rd
(903) 292-3020
Northeast Texas Public Health District
101 E. Tyler , Room 312
(903) 675-2092
talho.org
Paris Pregnancy Care Center of Athens
106 W. Tyler
(903) 539-4367
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7103
3091 CR 4807
(903) 675-2423
CLEANERS
Athens Cleaners
204 Madole
(903) 675-5615
Chandler’s Cleaners
607 E. Tyler 123
(903) 677-3878
COMPUTERS
DC Computer Systems, LLC
5205 FM 2495
(903) 675-2038
dccomputersystems.com
SMS Computers
919 N. Palestine
(903) 677-0387
sms-computers.net
Virtual Communication
Specialists
113 N. Murchison
(903) 675-8604
vcommspec.com
CONSTRUCTION EQUIP/
SUPPLIES
Arkoma Instrument Services
P.O. Box 667
(903) 675-1216
arkomainstruments.com
Contractor’s Supplies
1400 N. Hwy 19
(903) 670-1085
Hickman Electric & Pump, Inc.
1419 A E. Tyler
(903) 675-1456
CONSULTANTS
MAXIMUS, Inc.
891 W. Corsicana
(903) 675-0306
maximus.com
Value Partners Consulting
3201 Bandera
(903) 677-5860
valuepartnersconsulting.com
Velvin & Weeks
930 East Corsicana
(903) 675-3903
velvin-weeks.com
Vinson Risk Management
6520 Fly In Lake Rd
(903) 675-8497
vinsonriskmanagement.com
CONTRACTORS
BOSTICK Metal Roofing
3756 CR 4610
(903) 286-2358
Johnny Ballow Homes, LLC
1105 Commercial
(903) 677-9567
ballowhomes.com
Marshall’s Construction
703 Ruth
(903) 681-8051
Montgomery Construction Services
300 N. Lane Ave.
(903) 675-5582
Nelson’s Henderson County Door Co.
Hwy 31
Murchison
(903) 469-4333
Tidmore Building, LLC
830 Southpark Circle
(903) 675-5704
tidmorebuilding.com
Transit Mix Concrete Co.
Hwy. 19 North
(903) 677-1162
transitmixconcrete.com
Traverse & Company
8200 Zebra Crossing
(903) 676-4321
CONVENIENCE STORES
Athens Shell Food Mart
1117 E. Tyler
(903) 872-4166
CONVENTION/
VISITORS BUREAU
City of Athens - Tourism Department
124 N. Palestine
(903) 677-0775
athenstx.org
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COSMETICS
Mary Kay Cosmetics Mary Ann Bowen
101 Leland Drive
(903) 675-7816
mymk.com/mbowen
Mary Kay Cosmetics Rennie Brigman
3040 CR 1403
(903) 489-1636
marykay.com/renniebrigman
COUNTRY CLUBS
Athens Country Club
500 Park
(903) 675-8594
athenscctx.org
CREDIT PROCESSING
Cornerstone Business Solutions
3100 FM 317 E.
(903) 675-3232
cornerstonebiz.net
Momentum Payment Systems
22859 Wateridge Loop
Flint 75762
(903) 481-5244
momentumpayments.com,
DAY SPAS
Ageless Image Aesthetics &
Laser
805 S. Palestine
(903) 670-2543
The Retreat Massage Therapy
& Day Spa
225 S. Prairieville
(903) 677-4211
theretreatinathens.com
DENTISTS
Crestway Park Dental
208 Crestway
(903) 675-3811
Rick Herrscher, DDS
1001 S. Palestine
(903) 677-2723
Joe Mike Murphy, DDS
800 S. Palestine
(903) 675-9118
Mark Roberts, DDS, PA
210 Crestway, Ste 106
(903) 675-2122
Steve Woodruff, DDS
504 Richardson
(903) 675-5411
DOCTORS/CLINICS
Athens Center for Sleep Disorders
704 S. Palestine
(903) 675-1717
athenssleepcenter.com
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Athens Hematology Oncology
115 Medical Circle, 106
(903) 675-1322
thodocs.com
Cardiovascular Associates
of East Texas
115 W. Fifth
Tyler 75701
(903) 595-2283
Carter BloodCare
815 Baxter
Tyler 75701
(903) 363-0457
carterbloodcare.org
Disciples Clinic of Athens
604 York
(903) 677-3604
disciplesclinic.org
East Texas Radiological Consultants
810 Lucas Dr.
(903) 675-6778
Eastern Texas Pathology Laboratories
134 Rosedale Dr.
(903) 675-0080
etplab.com
Lakeland Medical Associates
117 Medical Circle
(903) 676-3200
Dan Pugh, M.D.
115 Medical Circle, Ste 107
(903) 675-5781
DRUG TEST SERVICES
Drug Test Services of East Texas
203 Hwy 175 W 100
(903) 675-2513
EDUCATION
Athens Annex - Head Start
610 E College
(903) 677-6940
Athens High School
708 E. College
(903) 677-6920
Athens Independent School District
104 Hawn
(903) 677-6900
athensisd.net
Athens Intermediate School
307 Madole
(903) 677-6960
Athens Middle School
6800 Hwy 19 S.
(903) 677-3030
Bel Air Elementary
215 Willowbrook
(903) 677-6980
South Elementary
718 Robbins Rd
(903) 677-6970
Trinity Valley Community
College
100 Cardinal Dr.
(903) 675-6200
tvcc.edu
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
WillStaff Worldwide
607 East Tyler , Ste 110
(903) 677-5757
willstaff.net
Workco Staffing Service
303 S. Prairieville
(903) 675-9269
workcostaffing.com
ENTERTAINMENT
East Texas Arboretum and
Botanical Society, Inc.
1601 Patterson Rd
(903) 675-5630
eastexasarboretum.org
Henderson Co. Performing Arts Center
Gibson Rd
(903) 675-3908
hcpac.org
New York Texas Zipline Adventures
Hwy. 175
Poynor 75782
(903) 681-3791
goziptexas.com
Texas Freshwater Fisheries
Center
5550 FM 2495
(903) 676-2277
tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/
visitorcenters/tffc/
EYE CARE
Eye Care Associates of East Texas
608 Maryland
(903) 675-6440
eyecaretyler.com
Heaton Eye Associates
1260 S. Palestine
(903) 675-8111
heatoneye.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Edward Jones Investments
Cliff Barrett
101 W. Corsicana
(903) 677-2534
edwardjones.com
Edward Jones Investments
Colin Barrett
1414 E. Tyler, Ste 104
(903) 675-8583
edwardjones.com
Edward Jones Investments
Dan Weber
813 S. Palestine
(903) 675-9271
edwardjones.com
Edward Jones Investments
Tony Kalawe
601 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-0245
edwardjones.com
Nelson-Putman Propane Gas
2146 Hwy 175 E.
(903) 677-7411
nelsonputmanpropane.com
GLASS
Athens All Star Glass, LLC
2315 Hwy 31 E.
(903) 677-8680
Van Zandt Glass and Mirror
120 Sunny Ln.
Canton 75103
(903) 567-0922
GOVERNMENT
Berry Communications, LLC
P.O. Box 1899
(903) 288-7581
City of Athens
508 E. Tyler
(903) 675-5131
wwwathenstexas.us,
Merrill Lynch - Diane Klecka
153 Shoreline Dr.
(214) 969-2390
fa.ml.com/diane_klecka
State Rep. Lance Gooden
(214) 864-5821
lancegooden.com
Wells Fargo Advisors
2209 S Loop 256
Palestine 75802
(903) 729-8046
FITNESS CENTERS
Anytime Fitness
201 S. Palestine
(903) 264-2007
anytimefitness.com
Curves
505 S. Palestine, Ste 101
(903) 677-2242
curves.com
FLORIST
Always in Bloom
706 S. Palestine
(903) 675-5088
Expressions Floral & Gifts
301 S. Prairieville
(903) 675-8562
expressionsflorist.net
FARM/RANCH
EQUIPMENT
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Smith & Sons Tractor and Equipment
6504 Hwy. 31 East
Murchison 75778
(903) 469-3034
smithandsonstractor.com
GAS COMPANIES
Guess Financial Services, Inc.
8570 CR 3715
(512) 466-3229
guessfinancial.com
Optometric Associates
222 S Palestine
(903) 675-2697
Ag Power, Inc.
1704 Rocky Ridge Rd
(903) 675-8502
Hannigan Smith Funeral Home
842 S.E. Loop 317
(903) 675-2275
Prairie Gold Steaks of Texas
P.O. Box 1151
(903) 477-4777
FUNERAL HOMES
Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home
1910 Hwy 31 East
(903) 675-2211
carrolllehr.com
State Congressman Jeb Hensarling
(214) 349-9996
house.gov/hensarling
State Senator Robert Nichols
329 Neches
Jacksonville 75666
(903) 589-3003
Texas Department of Transportation
2400 N.E. Loop 317
(903) 675-4196
dot.state.tx.us
TVCC Small Business Dev. Center
100 Cardinal Dr.
(903) 675-7403
GROCERY
Brookshire’s Food Store
807 E. Tyler
(903) 675-6680
brookshires.com
Save-A-Lot Grocery
505 S. Palestine
(903) 677-4041
save-a-lot.com
HOME/GARDEN
Athens Organic Supply
3730 Hwy 31 E
(903) 675-1999
Athens Pool and Spa
2282 FM 2495
(903) 677-0111
Benchmark Synergy Group, LLC
1605 Rocky Ridge Rd
(903) 677-1758
benchmarksynergy.com
Beyond The Garden Gate
502 Pine Oak
(903) 677-3943
deniseshoch@aol.com
BlueGreen Synergy
(800) 276-1507
bluegreensynergy.com
City Lights
407 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-1400
Dreams Come True
1414 E. Tyler, Ste 106
(903) 675-0253
dreamscometruedecor.com
Durham Landscape
303 North Pinkerton
(903) 677-1691
durhamlandscape.com
Groom & Sons Hardware & Lumber, I
219 S. Palestine
(903) 675-1092
groomandsons.com
Malakoff Nursery & Garden Center
734 W Royal Blvd
Malakoff 75148
(903) 489-1521
malakoffnursery.com
McDade’s Nursery
1000 N. Tool Dr.
Tool 75143
(903) 432-0106
mcdadesnursery.com
Phoenix Landscape
1101 W. Corsicana
(903) 675-3719
Rainbow International Carpet Care
& Restoration
711 Crestview
Corsicana 75110
Whirl Wind Cleaning Service
(817) 726-6618
HOME HEALTH
A Trinity Valley Home Health &
Therapy Services
300 S. Prairieville
(903) 677-3500
ateamathome.com
Angels Care Home Health
126 G West Main
Gun Barrel City 75156
(903) 887-0364
angmarholdings.com
Cedar Lake Home Health & Hospice
104 S. Terry
Malakoff 75148
(903) 489-2043
Encompass Home Health
1001 ESE Loop 323, Ste 420
Tyler 75702
(903) 534-4814
ehhi.com
INSURANCE
IMPRINTABLES
Allstate Insurance
605 S. Palestine
(903) 677-3240
allstate.com
East Texas Medical Center
Athens
2000 S. Palestine
(903) 676-1000
etmc.org
Athens Screen Printing
113 S. Palestine
(903) 292-1708
athensscreen.com
Genesis Home Care and Hospice
201 St. Thomas
(903) 677-5624
Creative Graphics
106 N Palestine
(903) 677-2121
creativegraphicsathens.com
Home Instead Senior Care
1410 S. Third, Ste C
Mabank 75156
(903) 880-5025
homeinstead.com
INDIVIDUALS
Hospice of East Texas
411 University Blvd
Tyler 75702
(903) 266-3400
IntegraCare Home Health & Hospice
1315 S. Palestine
(903) 675-5184
integracarehh.com
StarCare Home Health
214 W. Cayuga Dr.
(903) 677-8301
HOSPITALS
Armstrong, Hugh & Carol
Barton, Carol
Boswell, Allen B.
Burton, Pam
Dwelle, Richard E.
Glatt, Darlene
Hart, Richard M.
Head, Mike
Henderson, Kyle
Hill, Cheryl
Jenkins, Erv
King, Jerry
McCarty, JoAnn
Myers, Elton
Spann, Charles L.
AABCO Insurance
P.O. Box 174
Powell 75153
(800) 779-4403
quickmedicalquotes.com
BancorpSouth Insurance
501 Hwy 175 W.
(903) 675-2259
jmgic.com
Corley Insurance Services
9451 Hwy 19 N
(903) 675-5800
Creative Employee Benefits, Inc.
100 E. Corsicana, Ste 202
(903) 675-2009
cebi-ins.com
Farmers Insurance Group
of Athens
734 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-6092
stanleykbrown.com
Haynie Insurance Services
203 N. Prairieville
(903) 677-3104
haynieinsurance.com
(903) 677-8800
Since 1985
www.hobbspest.com
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HighView Benefit Resources, LLC
12966 FM 1255
Canton 75103
(903) 829-5143
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
202 W US Hwy 175
(903) 675-5654
txfb-ins.com
Kings Insurance Agency
890 W. Corsicana, Ste 3
(903) 675-5636
Texas Insurance Agency
224 N. Prairieville
(903) 677-1917
McDonald Insurance Agency
514 - A E. Corsicana
(903) 675-5751
Texas Insurance Agency/Wally Reed
P.O. Box 44
(903) 675-3762
Moseley Insurance
315 N. Third
Mabank 75156
(903) 675-4797
LAB TESTING
Ruth Martin Insurance Agency
807 S. Palestine
(903) 675-1025
State Farm Agency/Jeanie Seely
214 N. Terry
Malakoff 75148
(903) 489-2266
JeanieSeely.com
State Farm Insurance/Lona Mauk
710 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-5543
lonamauk.com
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Steritec, Inc.
1705 Enterprise
(903) 677-3950
steritecinc.com
LIBRARIES
Henderson County Memorial Library
121 S. Prairieville
(903) 677-7295
hendersoncountylibrary.org
LODGING
Comfort Stes
Hwy175 @ Hwy 198
Mabank 75156
(903) 887-0680
choicehotels.com/hotel/txe37
Victorian Inn
1803 Hwy 31 East
(903) 677-1470
victorianinn.us
Schneider Electric
1651 Enterprise
(903) 676-5900
schneiderelectric.com
Holiday Inn Express
1119 E. Tyler
(903) 675-2500
hiexpress.com
MANUFACTURERS
Argon Medical Devices, Inc.
1445 Flat Creek Rd
(903) 675-9321
argonmedical.com
Texas Ragtime
4161 CR 3911
(903) 670-1250
texrag.com
Meadowlark Fields Country House
7185 FM 1615
(903) 677-1117
meadowlarkfields.com
Athens Park Homes
P.O. Box 1270
(903) 677-0108
athensparkhomes.com
Oak Creek Bed and Breakfast
9004 CR 2800
(903) 675-5509
oakcreekbnb.com
Bio-Tech Manufactiring Center of Texas
1702 Enterprise
(903) 675-6036
bmc-texas.org
Oak Meadow B & B
2781 FM 2495
(903) 675-3407
bbonline.com/tx/oakmeadow
Cosmic Inc
1501 Rocky Ridge Rd
(903) 677-2871
America’s Best Value Inn & Stes
716 E. Tyler
(903) 675-5173
abviathenstx.com
Quality Inn
2050 Hwy 31 East
(903) 675-9214
qualityinn.com
Best Western Royal Mountain
Inn & Stes
1814 Hwy 31 East
(903) 292-1750
Super 8 Athens
205 Hwy 175 West
(903) 675-7511
super8.com/Super8/
PropertyMapper/athens14591
FutureMatrix Interventional, Inc.
1605 Enterprise
(903) 677-9166
Hydraulic Power
(903) 677-1003
Medtex Converters, Inc
1653 Enterprise St
(903) 670-3270
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Healthline Medical
503 S. Palestine St, Ste A
(903) 675-3391
healthlinedme.com
MONOGRAMMING
Rodeo Monogram Shop
413 S. Carroll
(903) 675-8008
rodeomonogramshop.com
MONUMENTS/
MEMORIALS
Athens Monument Co.
804 W. Tyler
(903) 675-645
Regal Monument Company
313 W. Corsicana
(903) 677-0277
sterlingmonument.com
PEST CONTROL
NEWSPAPERS
Hobbs Pest Management
15373 Wayne Dr.
Mabank 75156
(903) 677-8800
hobbspest.com
Athens Daily Review
201 S. Prairieville
(903) 675-5626
athensreview.com
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Document Solutions - Xerox
702 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-3464
East Texas Copy Systems
4545 Old Jacksonville Highway
(903) 939-2255
etcopy.com
Office Depot
805 E Tyler
(903) 677-3700
officedepot.com
PAINT
Athens Paint Center
908 N. Palestine
(903) 677-9602
Sherwin Williams
704 E. Tyler
(903) 675-8900
sherwin-williams.com
Jamye Perelli Photography
544 Jolly Dr.
Gun Barrel City 75156
(903) 887-3830
jamyeperelli.com
STEEL BUILDINGS
KYYK
800 W. Palestine
Palestine 75801
(903) 729-6077
youreasttexas.com
PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL
Red Dot Corp.
1209 W Corsicana
(903) 675-9181
reddodtbuildings.com
LKCM Radio Group/KRVF 106.9
The Ranch
100 N. Main
Corsicana 75110
(903) 874-8884
1069fmtheranch.com
A+ Plumbing
2522 W. Main
Gun Barrel City 75156
(903) 675-6540
mycleanplumber.com
Terminix
5019 West Oak
Palestine 75801
(903) 723-5144
terminix.com
PHARMACY
Coburn Supply Co.
406 N. Palestine
(903) 675-8586
coburns.com
PHONE DIRECTORY
D Ray Electrical
(903) 677-5736
Anderson Family Drug Center
419 S. Palestine
(903) 675-5040
Telephone Directory of Texas, Inc.
209 S. Patton
Jacksonville 75766
(903) 586-2987
tdtyellowpages.com
Elliott Electric Supply, Inc.
1755 Enterprise
(903) 675-7999
elliottelectric.com
PHOTOGRAPHER
PRE-FAB STORAGE
BUILDINGS
Christina McCall Photography
PO Box 304
Murchison
(903) 477-9069
christinamccall.com,
S E E U S O N L I N E AT:
Athens Cabins & Building
1411 E. Tyler
(903) 677-7300
athenscabinis.com
Athens Steel Building Corp.
900 NE Loop 7
(903) 675-5733
Athenssteelbuilding.com
PRINTERS
Hudson Printing and Graphic Design
611 S Mobberly
Longview
(903) 758-1773
hudsonprint.com
Jasper Printing Co.
111 West Water
Jasper
(409) 384-8751
jpcpress.com
RADIO STATIONS
KCKL/KLVQ RADIO
11125 Hwy 31 East
Malakoff 75148
(903) 489-1238
kcklfm.com
athenscc.org
REAL ESTATE
Century 21, Tumlinson Realty
801 E. Tyler
(903) 675-5701
century21tumlinson realty.com
Echols Real Estate Associates, L.L.C.
901 E. Tyler
(903) 675-7575
echolsrealestate.net
Greg Mason, Landman
209 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-4820
gregmasonlandman.com
KaLi Realty Group
1901 West Main
Gun Barrel City 75156
(903) 887-5250
kalirealtygroup.com
518 East Corsicana in Athens
903-675-5917
R
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Realty Crew, LLC
300 Madole
(903) 675-0044
RealtyCrew.net
Steve Grant Real Estate/James Fielden
406 E Corsicana
(903) 675-2690
stevegrant.com
Steve Grant Realty
406 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-3503
stevegrant.com
Henderson County Fair Complex
Hwy 31 E.
(903) 670-3324
hendersoncountyfairpark.com
Chicken Express
1303 Flat Creek Rd
(903) 675-3336
chickene.com
Lakeview Lodge
1801 Flat Creek Rd
(903) 477-1452
thelakeviewlodge.com
Dairy Queen of Athens
617 Corsicana
(903) 675-2808
El Michoacano Mexican Restaurant
412 S. Palestine
(903) 670-1129
Rounder’s Pizza
226 S. Palestine
(903) 675-9000
Ken’s Pizza
505 S. Palestine
(903) 675-8507
Sonic Drive-In
1402 E. Tyler
(903) 675-8987
sonicdrivein.com
Lake Athens Marina
Restaurants
5401 E. Marina Dr.
(903) 677-8774
lakeathensmarina.com
Tilo’s Cuisine & Bakery
607 E Tyler , Ste 107
(903) 670-1400
Lucky 2 BBQ
P.O. Box 193
(903) 203-9357
Whataburger 613
1417 E.Tyler
(903) 677-9000
whataburger.com
Daylight Donut Shop
400 S. Palestine
(903) 675-2968
Mazzio’s Pizza
309 W. Corsicana
(903) 675-3334
mazzios.com
Yelof’s BBQ & Entertainment
Hall
412 N. Pairieville
(903) 675-4100
Athens Thrift Store
1419 A E. Tyler
(903) 675-3160
athensthriftstore.com
Domino’s Pizza
210 Crestway
(903) 670-3160
Dominos.com
McAlister’s Deli
220 Crestway Dr. Ste. 111
(903) 677-0170
mcalistersdeli.com
RETAIL
Goodwill Industries
705 N. Palestine
(903) 675-7288
tylergoodwill.com
Edom Bakery, LLC
1533 VZ CR 4810
Edom 75754
(903) 852-5552
edombakery.com
McDonald’s
1111 E. Tyler
(903) 677-4806
mcdonalds.com
Athens Pawn Shop, Inc.
607 E. Tyler, Ste 104
(903) 675-1853
Roma Italian Restaurant
607 E. Tyler Ste 103
(903) 670-3351
Fieldstone of Texas
1100 SE Loop 7
(903) 675-9229
fieldstoneoftexas.com
Danny’s Smokehouse
850 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-5238
RESALE SHOPS
Texas Lands and Lakes, Inc.
6331 Hwy 175 West
(903) 567-9100
texaslandlakes.com/watersedge.cfm
Red Hat Rentals
951 N.E. Loop 7
(903) 677-3850
redhatrentals.com
Cain Center
915 S. Palestine
(903) 677-2001
athenscaincenter.com
Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store
712 E. Tyler
(903) 677-1500
braums.com
Stone Oak Ranch
10204 CR 3807
Murchison
(903) 530-7947
stoneoakranch.com
Stewart & McGee Real Estate
702 S. Palestine St, Ste A
(903) 675-5207
athenstexas.net
RENTAL
RESTAURANTS
RENTAL FACILITIES
McAtee Realty, Inc.
600 E. Tyler
(903) 675-5658
robertmcatee.realtor.com
Moseley
Insurance
Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership
1414 E. Tyler
(903) 670-1200
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Geddies Toys
607 E. Tyler ,Ste 118
(903) 675-1523
geddiestoys.com
Windsor Place
1506 W. Corsicana
(903) 675-3503
windsorplacerv.com
Island Tans and Gift Boutique
504 S. Palestine
(903) 675-3117
island-tans.com
SHIPPING
Ivan Smith Furniture
219 S Palestine , Ste B
(903) 670-3305
ivansmith.com
JCPenney
1111 E Tyler , Ste 127
(903) 675-5163
jcp.com
Kathy’s Boutique
122 N. Palestine
(903) 677-5448
kathysboutique.com
La De Da Boutique, Inc.
105 S. Prairieville
(903) 670-3426
1we46@earthlink.net
Lone Star Western & Casual
1115 E. Tyler
(903) 677-5775
The Ship Shop
401 S. Palestine
(903) 677-1222
shipshopathens.com
SHREDDING SERVICE
SHRED-911 LLC
3147 Hwy 175 E.
(888) 350-7473
shred-911.com
SIGNS
National Sign
723 N Prairieville
(903) 675-6677
SPORTS LEAGUES
Texas Xtreme Football League
7842 CR 41511
(903) 288-6224
STATIONERY
The Calling Card
202 LaJolla Dr.
(903) 681-9046
STOCK CONTRACTORS
Gulf Shores Tel-Com
P.O. Box 1922
(903) 675-5599
Carr Pro Rodeo
9800 CR 1200
(972) 386-9258
Suddenlink Communications
518 E. Corsicana
(888) 822-5151
suddenlink.com
Andrews Rodeo Inc.
(903) 674-3645
Stace Smith Pro Rodeo
P.O. Box 1839
(903) 489-2652
ssrodeo.com
STORAGE
South Athens Storage
5281 Saddle Ridge Ct.
(903) 677-3293
SURVEYING
Hearn Surveying Associates
201 Hwy. 175 W. Ste 2
(903) 675-2858
TELEPHONE SERVICES
Cellular One
1111 E. Tyler , Ste 125
(903) 677-0810
cellonenation.com
CenturyLink
1504 W. Corsicana
(254) 968-1260
centurylink.com
Verizon Wireless
126 N. Palestine
(903) 677-3799
verizonwireless.com
TRAVEL AGENCY
Sea the World Cruises & Tour
6961 Red Bud Court
(903) 670-1403
seatheworldcruises.com
UTILITIES
Allied Waste
P.O. Box 949
(903) 677-3577
TELEVISION STATIONS
Ambit Energy
11602 FM 1615
(903) 477-8078
lowrateelectric.joinambit.com
TITLE COMPANIES
Atmos Energy
2009 E. Cotton
Longview
(903) 242-4830
atmosenergy.com
NBC 56
4300 Richmond Rd.
(903) 581-5656
ketknbc.com
Attorney’s Title Company
100 N. Palestine
(903) 675-2248
atcathens.com
East Texas Title Company
214 E. College
(903) 675-8247
Henderson County Title Co., Inc
500 E Corsicana
(903) 675-5617
ONCOR Electric Delivery
3101 S. Loop 256
Palestine 75801
(903) 731-6309
oncor.com
Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative
909 W Larkin
(903) 675-5688
tvec.net
S.P. Barkley Co.
304 Madole
(903) 675-3738
The Sweet Pea Collection
119 E. Tyler
(903) 677-6868
sweetpeacollection.com
Wal Mart Supercenter, Store 412
1405 E. Tyler
(903) 677-5400
walmart.com
Waldenwood Gifts &
Accessories
504 E. Corsicana
(903) 675-2561
waldenwoodgifts.com
Wulf Outdoor Sports, Inc.
1220 S. Palestine
(903) 677-5531
wulfoutdoorsports.com
RV PARKS
Staway Ranch
10101 Hwy. 31 East
(903) 469-4477
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505 S. Palestine St, 104
(903) 670-3434
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Missi’s Consignment and Boutique
607 E. Tyler Ste 114B
903-677-7014
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WATER WELL DRILLING
Andrews & Foster Drilling
Hwy. 175 East
(903) 675-2353
andrews-foster.com
VETERINARIAN
Henderson County Veterinary Clinic
P. O. Box 391
(903) 675-5613
Morton Small Animal Clinic
1404 E. Tyler
(903) 675-5708
VINEYARD/WINERY
Tara Vineyard & Winery
8603 CR 3914
(903) 675-7023
tarawinery.com
WEB DESIGN
Clever Mutt, LLC
12279 CR 2803
(903) 203-7619
clevermutt.com
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A Trinity Valley Home Health & Therapy Services.....26
A+ Plumbing......................................................20
AB Graphics....................................................... BC
Athens Economic Development Corp......................14
Ageless Image....................................................26
Athens Bank......................................................12
Athens Collision Center..........................................9
Athens Hematology Oncology...............................25
Athens Paint Center.............................................13
Athens Pawn Shop..............................................39
Athens Steel Building Corp...................................44
Athens Department of Tourism..............................21
Athens Women’s & Children’s Center.....................25
Attorney’s Title Company.....................................33
Bacon Auto Ranch...............................................32
Bancorp South Insurance Services.........................11
Best Western.....................................................29
Better Business Bureau....................................... IBC
Cain Center........................................................18
Century 21 - Tumlinson Realty..............................33
CenturyLink.......................................................40
Citizens National Bank.........................................31
Cole Air Conditioning Co.........................................6
Contractor’s Supplies, Inc.....................................20
Creative Employee Benefits, Inc............................27
Crestway Park Dental..........................................21
Curves..............................................................27
Dallas Mfg. Co, Inc..............................................11
Document Solutions............................................44
East Texas Arboretum..........................................17
Edward Jones.....................................................29
Elder Dodge.......................................................IFC
East Texas Medical Center Athens................. 22 & 23
Farmers Insurance Group/McDonald Insurance........33
First State Bank Athens.......................................18
Geddie’s Toys.....................................................33
Greg Mason, Landman.........................................40
Hanson Brick..................................................... IBC
Hobbs Pest Management.....................................39
Holiday Inn Express & Suites..................................5
Home Instead Senior Care....................................27
Ivan Smith Furniture............................................18
Kathy’s Boutique.................................................15
KCKL / KLVQ......................................................41
La De Da Boutique..............................................13
Lake Athens Marina............................................12
Lakeland Medical Associates.................................27
Lakeview Lodge..................................................15
Life Fellowship.....................................................1
Mark A. Roberts, DDS,PA.....................................26
McDonald’s........................................................21
Moseley Insurance..............................................42
Needle Niche........................................................5
Optometric Associates..........................................27
Prosperity Bank....................................................9
Realty Crew, LLC.................................................18
Red Hat Rentals....................................................9
Regal Monument Co............................................15
The Retreat........................................................26
Schneider Electric................................................11
SMS Computers..................................................39
South Place Nursing............................................27
Stace Smith Pro Rodeos.......................................42
Steve Grant Real Estate.........................................9
Stone Oak Ranch..................................................9
Suddenlink........................................................44
Super 8 Athens....................................................2
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.........................32
Tilo’s Cuisine and Bakery.....................................33
Trinity Valley Community College...........................31
Value Partners................................................... IBC
Virtual Communication Specialists...........................9
Waldenwood Gifts & Access...................................5
Whataburger......................................................32
Workco Staffing Service.......................................33
Yelof’s BBQ & Entertainment Hall..........................17
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Athens, Texas 75751
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