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ATHENS–The Athens City Council issued a proclamation making the week of March 11 through 15 Athens Thrift Store week in the city, urging the citizens of Athens to stop by and appreciate the volunteer staff for all they do for the
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RICE–Sheriff Elmer Tanner reports Navarro County Sheriff’s deputies made an alarming discovery in Rice March 12, seizing a quarter-million dollars of deadly China White Heroin and a cache of weapons.
KERENS–Kerens City Council voted Tuesday, March 12 to approve the implementation of a K-9 program for Kerens Police Department, contingent on later council approval of a written program policy.
KEMP–Kemp City Council members approved of Ordinance 19-03, which clears up zoning aspects regarding mobile home parks.
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HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Narcotics Investigators arrested a man driving through Gun Barrel City Monday night after a search led to the discovery of hidden hypodermic syringes and methamphetamines.
GUN BARREL CITY–In order to address the illicit use, transportation, and distribution of illegal drugs, the Gun Barrel City Police Department recently purchased a drug detection K-9 to assist in enforcement of drug related crimes
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HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Deputies chased down a wanted man south of Chandler in Henderson County who had two loaded handguns in his car, a substantial stash of methamphetamines and other drugs and equipment to sell the co
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ATHENS–Athens Mayor Monte Montgomery outlined municipal accomplishments and future plans as the March 7 speaker at Athens Rotary Club, saying the city has its first balanced budget since his 2017 election.