🌱 What Henderson County’s new resolution means for a data center in Athens

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In today's newsletter:

• What Henderson County’s new resolution means for a data center in Athens

Also on today's calendar: Cellar Tour + Sip, Snack, & Stroll Social Hour and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 67.
• Friday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Henderson County officials seek stronger oversight of data centers aiming not to be ‘powerless observers' (ketk.com) — Henderson County commissioners have passed a resolution demanding stronger oversight and safeguards before new AI data centers move forward, directly responding to a proposed 10‑megawatt Data Factory facility in Athens. Officials want independent reviews of power and water impacts, plus transparent reporting, to protect local residents, infrastructure, and resources as these projects are considered.
   

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📸 Around Athens

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Athens

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 15

• FRIENDS OF NRA - Montgomery County →
  Hart-Morris Conservation Center, 5601 Co Rd 4812, Athens
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday May 16

• Cellar Tour + Sip, Snack, & Stroll Social Hour →
  Tara Vineyard & Winery, 8603 Co Rd 3914, Athens
  2:30 pm
• Dueling Pianos: The Eighty Eights →
  The Texan - A Landmark Venue, 209 E Tyler St, Athens
  7:00 pm
• DUELING PIANOS →
  The Texan - A Landmark Venue, 209 E Tyler St, Athens
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 14

• PS- Kindergarten Graduation
  Eustace ISD Eustace, TX 75124
• MS NJHS EOY Trip
  Eustace ISD Eustace, TX 75124
• HS Track & Field: State Meet at Austin VG, VB
  Eustace H S Eustace, TX 75124

Friday May 15

• MHS Senior Assembly in Competition Gym
  Mabank ISD Mabank, TX 75147
  8:30 am

Saturday May 16

• Tyler DU Clay Shooting Competition →
  5H Shooting Sports, 19105 County Rd 4235, Frankston
  9:00 am

Sunday May 17

• MHS Baccalaureate at FBC Gun Barrel City
  Mabank ISD Mabank, TX 75147
  2:00 pm

Monday May 18

• PS- End of Year Awards
  Eustace ISD Eustace, TX 75124

Tuesday May 19

• Graduation @ Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, TX
  Curtis Culwell Center Mabank, TX 75147
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Server - Athens E Chili's in Athens. Apply here.
• Driven Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Oil Change Team Member - Shop#764 - 1101 E Tyler St in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Canton

• Reese Named To National Team Of The Week (hailstate.com)

Tyler

• City of Tyler, Historic Tyler unveil Pollard Historic District national recognition markers (tylerpaper.com)
• CHRISTUS Health Earns National Distinction for Heart Valve Replacement in Tyler (ksstradio.com)
• UT Tyler Honors Student Appointed to State Learning Technology Advisory Committee (gilmermirror.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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