Oct

19

Obituary: Rocky Lee Padgett

Posted by : Erik Walsh | On : October 19, 2012

Category: Obituaries

Rocky Lee Padgett, 29, of Malakoff, passed away Oct. 5, 2012 in Tyler.

He was born Sept. 29, 1983 in Athens to Steven and Kimberly Padgett.

He graduated Malakoff High School in 2002. He served in the U.S. Army and currently was serving in the National Guard.

He is survived by his parents, Steven and Kim Padgett; brothers Steven Padgett, Jonathan Hutchison, and Bud Rath. He is also survived by his military family.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jeff and Sandra Padgett, Jim and Kathryn Pata; uncle Mike Padgett, and cousin Paul Neumann.

Visitation was held 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 at Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Home, Malakoff.

Services were held 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at the First Baptist Church, Malakoff with Bro. Tommy Hayes officiating.

Oct

19

Obituary: Wadine Fulwiler

Posted by : Erik Walsh | On : October 19, 2012

Category: Obituaries

Wadine Fulwiler passed away on Oct. 14, 2012 at the age of 91, in Trinidad.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Wallis Fulwiler and daughter Judy Fulwiler.

She is survived by her children, Joe, John, Jane, Jerry, and Jeffrey; and her brother, Ben, and wife Barbara Ware; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery, Waco.

Services were under the direction of Huckabee/Tomlinson Funeral Home, Malakoff.

Online condolences can be made at www.tomlinsonfuneral.com.

Oct

15

Malakoff raises water, sewer rates

Posted by : Erik Walsh | On : October 15, 2012

Category: Government, Malakoff

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By Erik Walsh
The News Staff

The Malakoff City Council agreed to amend a city ordinance Monday, Oct. 8, effectively increasing how much residents will pay for their water and sewer bill.

The move increases minimums $1.25 per month for residential water and $2.58 per month for sewer, making the total for these utilities $27 for water and $17 for sewer.

The additional charges per $1,000 gallons will not be changing.

The city was told it was not charging enough for water and sewer back in April, following a rate study by a non-profit group.

Harold Hunter of Community Resource Group, Inc. told the council that at the current rates, the water and sewer fund would be running at a loss in the coming year.

“You are not going to generate enough revenue to cover your costs,” Hunter said at that time.

READ THE REST OF THE STORY IN OUR ONLINE EDITION.

Oct

15

Malakoff celebrates with Homecoming Parade

Posted by : Erik Walsh | On : October 15, 2012

Category: Malakoff, Schools

The Malakoff Young Farmers entered the First Place float in the 2012 Malakoff Homecoming Parade on Friday. To see more photos, check out our Facebook photo album.

Oct

13

Malakoff Homecoming King and Queen.

Posted by : Erik Walsh | On : October 13, 2012

Category: Malakoff, Schools

2012 Homecoming King and Queen are Cesar Garcia and Korah Crockett.

 

Oct

13

Happy Homecoming: Malakoff rolls over Buffaloes, 41-20

Posted by : Erik Walsh | On : October 13, 2012

Category: Malakoff, Sports

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By Michael V. Hannigan
The News Staff

The Malakoff Tigers running game is become a dangerous weapon, as Lone Oak learned Friday night.

Coach Jamie Driskell’s Tigers rushed for more than 300 yards, including a four-touchdown, 160-yard effort from junior Damontes Dowell, to power a 41-20 victory over the Buffaloes.

And while Damontes Dowell provided the the zip, cousin Marcus Dowell and quarterback Tate Taylor added the boom with 90 and 70 yards respectively.

Taylor added 80 yards on 6-of-12 passing. Stephan Wolfe also had a 48-yard completion to Terrance Scott on a nifty reverse halfback pass in the second half.

Scott wound up with three catches for 77 yards.

The win was big for the Tigers, keeping them near the top of the District 7-2A standings at 2-1 (5-2 overall). Lone Oak fell to 1-1 in district (4-2).

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Oct

12

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month

Posted by : Erik Walsh | On : October 12, 2012

Category: County, Government, Police/Legal

Family Peace Project Executive Director Marlena Taylor stands by the Clothesline Project just before the start of the Domestic Abuse Awareness Month proclamation signing Tuesday, Oct. 9. The Clothesline Project is a collection of T-shirts designed and created by victims of violence and the loved ones of victims. The shirts help give a voice to those affected most by abuse and assault.

By Michael V. Hannigan
The News Staff

ATHENS – Donna Johnson started out the 2013 Domestic Violence Awareness proclamation signing ceremony Tuesday afternoon with a simple request: “I want everyone here, if they themselves or a family member have been affected by family violence, to please raise your hands and keep your hands raised.”

The East Texas Crisis Center Director of Outreach then asked for anyone who had a friend, or associate at work affected by domestic violence to do the same thing. Then she asked for anyone who knew someone who had been affected by domestic violence to do the same thing.

By that time, it looked like every one of the nearly 100 gathered on the courthouse lawn had a hand raised.

“Domestic violence in Henderson County is so prevalent,” she said.

October is about becoming aware of the dangers of domestic violence and the resources available in the community for victims.

TO READ MORE OF THE STORY, SEE OUR ONLINE EDITION.

Oct

12

Friday, Oct. 12 editions of the papers are online

Posted by : Erik Walsh | On : October 12, 2012

Category: Uncategorized

This week’s editions of The Malakoff News and The Athens News are now on newsstands and posted online.

Stories of interest in Malakoff include:

  • The Malakoff City Council approved raising water rates
  • Malakoff Education Foundation kickoff scheduled
  • Groundbreaking held at Tool Elementary
  • Domestic Abuse Violence Awareness Month

Stories in Athens include:

  • AISD Superintendent Dr. Robert Steeber resigns
  • Trouble at The Family Peace Project
  • Dave Campbell named to the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
  • Young Republicans club reborn
  • Domestic Abuse Violence Awareness Month

You can read all the complete stories, plus columns from Loretta Humble, Emily Lundy, Buddy Hazell, and Clara Jo Davis, here.

Oct

12

Malakoff, Eustace ready to ‘Dig Pink’ for cancer awareness

Posted by : Erik Walsh | On : October 12, 2012

Category: Malakoff, Sports

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From Staff Reports

Once again, Malakoff and Eustace volleyball players will be teaming up to “Dig Pink.”

Dig Pink is a national effort to “further breast cancer awareness, education and patient services.”

“We are once again teaming up with Eustace ISD to raise money and awareness for for the fight against cancer,” said Malakoff girls athletics coordinator Emily Martinez.

The two schools have been joining forces for the effort for the past three years.

Malakoff will be hosting a “Pink Out” at its next two home volleyball games, which are Friday, Oct. 12, and Tuesday, Oct. 16.

T-shirts are on sale for $12. There are two different designs available, one in pink and one in grey.

To purchase shirts, call the high school at 903-489-1527.

Oct

12

Malakoff Homecoming 2012

Posted by : Erik Walsh | On : October 12, 2012

Category: Malakoff, Schools

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Malakoff homecoming court includes: back row from left, seniors Luke Dandridge, Wyatt Hunt, Tate Taylor, Cesar Garcia; third row from left, seniors Megan Dalrymple, Gina Cook, Sadie Woolverton, Korah Crockett; second row from left, juniors Deric Greenhaw and Georgina Salazar, sophomores Raylee Stearman and Stephan Wolfe; front row from left, freshmen Hannah Kimble, Alec Olsen, and Allie Dalrymple. (Michael V. Hannigan Photo)

It is homecoming day in Malakoff. Here’s the schedule for tonight’s events.

  • 4:30 p.m.: Volleyball. The Lady Tigers will be playing host to Faith Family and will also be celebrating Senior Night and Dig Pink.
  • 5 p.m.: The Malakoff Education Foundation will hold its tailgate kickoff.
  • 5:30 p.m.: The Homecoming Parade will go from in front of the Rock Building to the football field.
  • 6:50 p.m.: Homecoming Court will line up and be announced at the football field.
  • 7:15 p.m.: Crowning of the homecoming king and queen. (time is an estimate)
  • 7:30 p.m.: Football. The Tigers play host to Lone Oak.

The Malakoff Education Foundation also has several events planned, which you can read about here.

The Malakoff Young Farmers will be holding its Fall Stampede Saturday, Oct. 13. Read about that here.