ATHENS–Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) President Jerry King, Ed.D announced his retirement from the college Aug. 15.
King will retire at the end of the spring semester following his 45th year of service to the institution.
“After much thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, I have made the decision to retire at the end of the spring semester on May 31, 2023,” King said.
TVCC trustees approved the retirement Monday night.

Photo Courtesy Torey Lewis
First responders placed barricades near the Pritchett Road and Jess Hinton roads in Seven Points following the significant rainfall Aug. 22.   

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The First Monday arbors were completely under water as a result of the downpour Aug 22.

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Vice President of Operations with Texas Water Utilities Terry Benson spoke to chamber members about water conservation during the Aug. 11 luncheon. 

Edmond Charles Bechard was born Aug. 17, 1940, in Chicago, Ill.
After being discharged from the Army, Ed married Margie Erickson and they had three children. They traveled often in their Volkswagen Westphalia Camper. 
Ed loved working with wood, both carving and building furniture or playing “42” with the Mabank “42” club, along with playing “Bridge” at Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church. 
He had worked many years as an electrician for General Motors in Arlington.