Bobby Keith Sapp passed away Jan. 12, 2024, at home with his family.
He was born March 31, 1937 in Prairieville to Ira Clinton and Elsie Mae Wininger Sapp.  
He attended Mabank High School, served in the U.S. Air Force and graduated from North Texas State University with a master’s degree.  
Bob and Mary Ellen Killian were married Sept. 2, 1961 and had 62 happy years together.
Though Bob was a pastor, teacher, coach and school counselor, he loved God and shared the gospel with many as he enjoyed many other activities.

HENDERSON COUNTY–Jan. 23, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court heard a Section 3 compliance presentation for a Texas Community Development Block Grant relating to Crescent Heights Water Supply Corp., which is finishing up a water project to expand its service in the area between Athens and Cross Roads.

Courtesy Photo
Payne Springs Fire Rescue works grass fires in assistance with Log Cabin Fire Department on a vacant lot on Tom Hickman that threatened a neighboring structure and a grass fire on CR 1411.

HENDERSON COUNTY—Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted Jan. 9 to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Athens for the Crimes against Children Task Force.
Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse told the court that the agreement has already been approved by the City of Athens. The only difference from last year’s agreement is that the current agreement lasts five years, but the amount Athens pays stays the same, according to the sheriff.