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Senior Service
 | | Malakoff High School seniors had some time off last week while underclassmen took TAKS tests. Not letting it go to waste, dozens of seniors headed out to the Malakoff Cemetery to help with maintenance. The seniors raked leaves, pulled weeds, collected flags placed on Veterans Day, and even worked to level some of the older headstones. |
Opponents question vote; may call for new November election
By Michael V. Hannigan
ATHENS - The results of the off-premises beer and wine sales election in Malakoff are official, but that doesn't mean the debate on the issue is over or that there won't be another election.
Votes were canvassed last week for the two Malakoff alcohol propositions on the ballot early this month. The propositions were:
- For/Against: "The legal sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption only."
- For/Against: "The legal sale of mixed beverages in restaurants by food and beverage certificate holders only."
Allowing alcohol in restaurants passed easily, 384-248. Off-premise sales, however, was approved by a narrow margin, 332-316, a difference of 16 votes. The margin was originally 15 votes, but a provisional ballot was approved by officials after the election adding one more vote to the final tally. [more]Malakoff council starts turning propositions into local law
By Michael V. Hannigan
With the votes counted on four propositions impacting the city, Malakoff City Council members got to work on important details last Thursday.
The four propositions, which were all approved, included:
- Raising the sales tax rate three-eighths of a penny to fund a Crime Control and Prevention District.
- Raising the sales tax rate one-eighth of a penny to fund an Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
- Allowing the legal sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption only.
- Allowing the legal sale of mixed beverages in restaurants by food and beverage certificate holders only.
After canvassing the votes last Thursday evening, council members heard from Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Lt. Allan Cameron regarding the city's responsibilities regarding the sale of alcohol. [more]Judge goes against ETMC
By Michael V. Hannigan
Linnea Rose didn't win the war, but she did win one of the battles against East Texas Medical Center Athens (ETMCA).
In late October, Judge T. John Ward of the Eastern District Court, Marshall, granted Rose's motion to reconsider requiring her to pay court costs in her whistleblower lawsuit against the hospital. Ward ordered that each side in the lawsuit pay its own costs.
The decision will save Rose more than $9,000 in court costs, according to the order.
Rose filed the lawsuit in 2005 alleging the hospital engaged in Medicaid fraud, saying ETMCA used money transfers to the Henderson County Hospital Authority Board to illegally take part in the Medicaid Upper Payment Limit (UPL) program. [more]Learn how to pay for an education
From Staff Reports
You've got the grades - but have you got the dough?
If you are looking to go to college, don't miss the Malakoff High School PTO meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1.
MHS counselor Laurie Boze and Higher Education Coordinator Brenda Garrard will be leading a discussion on college financial aid, and a representative from Trinity Valley Community College will also be on hand to talk to parents and students. ##:[more]##
Subjects expected to be covered during the meeting include what financial aid is available, what local scholarships are available, and how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
"We've been working with the students to really get them thinking about college," said MHS Principal Randy Perry, "and with the expense of college we want to let parents know what's out there and what's available."
It is important for students and parents to start planning financial aid strategies now, because the FAFSA forms can be submitted after Jan. 1.
Elementary School puts on Veterans Day program for area residents
 | | Among the 33 veterans in attendance at the Malakoff Elementary School Veterans Day program were these combat veterans. |
By Michael V. Hannigan
Malakoff Elementary School student LaPorsha Trimble reminded folks Tuesday morning that Ralph Waldo Emerson may have said it best by reciting his poem "A Nation's Strength":
"Not gold but only men can make
A people great and strong;
Men who for truth and honor's sake
Stand fast and suffer long."
It is only one stanza of the famous poem, but it captures the spirit of the Veterans Day program held at the elementary school this week. [more] |
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07.NOV.08 Lady Tigers fall in bi-district match
07.NOV.08 Crime Control District, EDC approved
07.NOV.08 Off premise beer and wine barely Ok'd
07.NOV.08 Police drive helps FPP
07.NOV.08 Cross Roads ISD voters finally get to the polls
05.NOV.08 ELECTION NIGHT ALERT (Final Results)
04.NOV.08 ELECTION NIGHT ALERT (32 of 46 precincts)
04.NOV.08 ELECTION NIGHT ALERT (16 of 46 reporting)
04.NOV.08 EARLY VOTING AND ABSENTEE RESULTS
31.OCT.08 Band earns Superior rating at UIL contest
31.OCT.08 The argument AGAINST alcohol sales
31.OCT.08 The argument FOR alcohol sales
31.OCT.08 Sales tax on ballot
31.OCT.08 CRISD to select trustees
31.OCT.08 Sheriff, Texas House seats up for grabs Tuesday
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